The White Cottage, Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire
East Midlands
£240,000
Listed on 10/11/2026
Listed on 10/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
The White Cottage is a three-bedroom detached character property in Glenfield, offered with no upward chain and for cash buyers only due to its condition. The accommodation includes an entrance porch and hall, a large living room with exposed ceiling beams and an open fireplace, a separate dining area, a kitchen and an adjoining sun lounge. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bathroom.
Outside, the property has a walled side garden with mature trees and raised borders, along with a detached double garage. The listing describes the house as requiring renovation inside and out, making it a substantial refurbishment project. Glenfield village amenities, primary schooling and major road links are within reach.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
The White Cottage has plenty of character to build on: a spacious living room with exposed beams and an open fireplace, plus a walled garden and detached double garage. But this is a heavy restoration project, with poor and dated finishes across several areas, boarded ground-floor openings, a damaged sun lounge and a bathroom in particularly poor condition. The overgrown garden also needs clearing before its usable condition is clear.
At £240,000, value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged because the floor area is missing. The 48/100, grade E score reflects that uncertainty and the scale of the work, rather than a finding that the price is dear. The character and scope may appeal to someone ready to undertake a full renovation, but the cash-buyers-only condition and the need to investigate the boarded openings make careful planning important.
Key opportunities
- Restore the large living room around its exposed beams and open fireplace, using the house’s character as the basis for a more coherent interior.
- Rework the dated interior finishes, including the kitchen and bathroom, as part of a substantial whole-house improvement.
- Clear the walled garden to reveal its usable space and assess how the detached double garage can support the property.
Key risks
- Boarded ground-floor openings and deteriorated sun lounge finishes need investigation and repair; the garage roof and structure also appear weathered, though no definite structural failure is visible.
- Stripped-back, damaged finishes across several areas, a poor bathroom and an overgrown garden make this a heavy full-property programme; plan for a longer, more involved job than a cosmetic refresh.
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Location
The White Cottage, Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire
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Transport
Nearest stations
Leicester Rail Station
3.6 miles
Train · Leicester
Narborough Rail Station
5.4 miles
Train · Narborough
South Wigston Rail Station
5.5 miles
Train · South Wigston
Syston Rail Station
6.0 miles
Train · Syston
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