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Cresswell Drive, Cottesmore

East Midlands

£350,000

Listed on 28/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1198 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached bungalow in Cottesmore offers approximately 1,198 sq ft of accommodation, a double garage and a generous corner plot. The layout includes an entrance porch and hall, a fitted kitchen, and a spacious open-plan living and dining room with a feature fireplace and access to a conservatory overlooking the garden. There are two bedrooms, a study or third bedroom, and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom has fitted furniture, while the study provides a flexible additional room. Outside, a gravel driveway provides off-road parking and access to the attached double garage. The established gardens include lawn, paved seating areas, mature planting and a pond. The property is described as requiring updating and modernisation, giving buyers scope to adapt the existing accommodation. Its extended layout, conservatory, garage and corner-plot setting provide a substantial starting point for a refurbishment project.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This spacious extended bungalow offers a light, manageable project, with an open-plan living and dining area, conservatory, double garage and established corner-plot garden giving it plenty to build on. The interiors are clean and usable but visibly dated, so a cosmetic refresh and selective updating could bring a more contemporary feel without the photos suggesting a major overhaul.

At £350,000, the asking price is around 4.2% below the local average per square foot, which is a positive starting point for a project. The overall WHOTS score is 58/100 (D), reflecting a modest overall opportunity rather than a standout value play; the garden, parking and flexible accommodation are the main attractions.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes and flooring to give the spacious connected living and dining area a more current look.
  • Make the most of the conservatory and flexible third bedroom/study for additional living, work or hobby space.
  • Enjoy and refine the established garden, with mature planting, lawn and paved seating areas, alongside the broad driveway and double garage.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Cresswell Drive, Cottesmore
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Oakham Rail Station

    4.2 miles

    Train · Oakham

  • Stamford Rail Station

    9.0 miles

    Train · Stamford

  • Melton Mowbray Rail Station

    9.9 miles

    Train · Melton Mowbray

  • Grantham Rail Station

    13.3 miles

    Train · Grantham

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,322
Based on a loan of £262,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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