Shirley Drive, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7
East Midlands
£350,000
Listed on 17/10/2026
Listed on 17/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedArea
1086 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom detached house is set in a cul-de-sac within walking distance of Syston town centre and local schools. The accommodation includes a porch and hallway, two reception rooms, a kitchen and a conservatory, with three bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. The conservatory provides an additional living area, while the two reception rooms offer flexibility for dining, working or relaxing.
Outside, the property has a large driveway, a detached garage with power and lighting, and a private rear garden. The listing also notes a serviced combi boiler and a partially boarded loft with lighting for storage. There is potential to extend to the side and rear, subject to the necessary planning permissions. The room dimensions are provided in the listing.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a clean, well-kept detached home with a maintained garden, driveway and detached garage, offering a solid base for a light cosmetic refresh. Older finishes in the living and dining areas, kitchen and bathroom give a buyer scope to update the look, while the listing also highlights potential to extend to the side and rear, subject to planning permission.
The asking price is £350,000, or about £322/sq ft, above the local average of £306/sq ft, so price is a limitation rather than a value advantage. With the purchase price and estimated refurbishment midpoint included, all-in costs look tight against local benchmarks; the home’s plot, setting and improvement potential may still appeal to a buyer focused on creating a longer-term family home.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the older living and dining room finishes, including carpet, lighting and decorative details.
- Update the established kitchen and bathroom styling while retaining the usable fittings.
- Explore the stated side and rear extension potential, subject to planning permission, using the generous plot, driveway and garden.
Key risks
None recorded.
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