Rushes Lane, Lubenham, Market Harborough
East Midlands
£150,000Guide Price
Listed on 06/11/2026
Listed on 06/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
CottageArea
1272 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this two-bedroom period cottage has a substantial garden plot and scope for improvement or reconfiguration, subject to the necessary consents. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, pantry, storage rooms and a ground-floor WC, with two bedrooms and a family bathroom upstairs. Exposed beams and fireplaces are among the original features described in the property.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
77out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £150,000, this is a notably cheap acquisition against the local average: £118 per sq ft compared with £330. The cottage has usable, dated interiors and appealing period beams and fireplaces, so a light refresh offers scope to update the finishes while retaining its character. The large established garden, greenhouse and outbuilding add to the appeal. The listing is for auction, and bidding can take the hammer above the guide price, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
The main point to investigate is the cracking reported by the seller, which may indicate movement or settlement; its extent is not established by the photographs. Moss or lichen is visible on parts of the roof, though no clear major external failure is evident. Any extension or reconfiguration is subject to consents and feasibility.
Key opportunities
- Acquire at a markedly low price per square foot versus the local average.
- Refresh dated finishes while making the most of the exposed beams and fireplaces.
- Enjoy a large established garden with mature planting, a greenhouse and a small outbuilding.
Key risks
- The reported cracking may indicate structural movement or settlement; arrange appropriate professional checks to establish its cause and extent.
- Moss or lichen is visible on parts of the roof covering, so check its condition during inspection.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Market Harborough Rail Station
2.3 miles
Train · Market Harborough
South Wigston Rail Station
10.1 miles
Train · South Wigston
Kettering Rail Station
11.4 miles
Train · Kettering
Corby Rail Station
11.6 miles
Train · Corby Village
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