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Shaw Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire

East Midlands

£170,000

Listed on 06/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
883 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom home in Markfield has a ground-floor living room leading through to a separate dining room, with the kitchen at the rear. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The layout offers a practical starting point for a buyer wishing to update the property to their own requirements. Outside, the property sits on a generous plot with substantial garden space and scope for landscaping or outdoor seating. Local shops, schools, pubs and everyday amenities are available in Markfield, with a wider range of facilities in Coalville and Leicester. The A50 and M1, including Junction 22, provide road links to Leicester and surrounding areas. The listing states Council Tax Band A and an EPC rating of D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

79out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £170,000, this three-bedroom home is priced at about £193 per sq ft, well below the local average of £261 per sq ft. That gives buyers an attractive opportunity to acquire a good-sized home at a comparatively low entry price and put their own stamp on it.

The visible interiors are clean and usable, with a serviceable fitted kitchen and bathroom, so the project looks light rather than a major refurbishment. The standout canvas is the generous rear garden: clearing the extensive growth will reveal more of the space and help make it usable. The village setting also offers access to local amenities, the M1 and surrounding countryside.

Key opportunities

  • Clear the overgrown rear garden and assess the paving and boundaries to make better use of the generous outdoor space.
  • Personalise the plainly finished living and bedroom spaces without needing to start from a full refurbishment.
  • Acquire at a notably lower asking price per square foot than the local average.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Shaw Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Shackerstone Rail Station (Battlefield Line)

    6.2 miles

    Metro · Shackerstone

  • Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station

    7.3 miles

    Train · Loughborough

  • Barrow upon Soar Rail Station

    7.9 miles

    Train · Barrow-upon-Soar

  • Shenton Rail Station (Battlefield Line)

    8.2 miles

    Metro · Shenton

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£695
Based on a loan of £127,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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