44 Grosvenor Crescent, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 5FP
East Midlands
£200,000Guide Price
Listed on 04/11/2026
Listed on 04/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction, this freehold three-bedroom semi-detached house has two reception rooms, a separate kitchen and a family bathroom. The ground floor includes a front lounge with a bay window and a dining room with French doors to the rear garden. Upstairs are three bedrooms, with fireplaces noted in the two larger rooms.
The property is described as requiring modernisation. The kitchen has fitted base and wall units, and the bathroom includes a bath with an electric shower over. Gas central heating and majority uPVC double glazing are stated. Outside, the house has a front garden, driveway, side garage and an enclosed rear garden. The listing notes views towards Leicester Racecourse and suggests possible side and rear extensions, subject to planning and verification.
The sale is by live-streamed unconditional auction, with the auction scheduled to commence on 25 November 2026; the specific day and lot number are to be confirmed. The listing states vacant possession. Buyers should review the legal pack and auction terms, including the stated deposit and buyer's fee, before bidding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
50out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This three-bedroom semi has the bones of a family home and a usable, established rear garden, with the bay-fronted reception room and garden access adding character. The visible interiors are dated, so there is a clear medium-scale project here: refresh the decoration and flooring, modernise the compact kitchen, and tackle the bathroom’s visible deterioration. The garage also has worn surfaces and openings at roof level that merit a closer look.
At £200,000, the value comparison is incomplete because floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The score is therefore a weak overall opportunity rather than a verdict that the price is too high; the stated scope for side or rear extension is subject to planning and feasibility is not established. This is being sold by auction, and bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom, with the bathroom deterioration providing a clear improvement target.
- Refresh decoration and worn flooring across the photographed hall, reception rooms and bedrooms.
- Make the established rear garden more presentable, while retaining its usable lawn and mature planting.
Key risks
- Visible deterioration and staining around the bath and lower wall should be investigated and addressed.
- The garage has worn internal surfaces and daylight at roof-level openings; inspect the roof and openings more closely.
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Transport
Nearest stations
South Wigston Rail Station
2.3 miles
Train · South Wigston
Leicester Rail Station
2.4 miles
Train · Leicester
Narborough Rail Station
5.2 miles
Train · Narborough
Syston Rail Station
6.3 miles
Train · Syston
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