Ethel Road, Leicester LE5
East Midlands
£250,000
Listed on 22/10/2026
Listed on 22/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Detached BungalowFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Sodhis Estate Agents are marketing this two-bedroom detached bungalow in Evington, Leicester. The single-storey accommodation is described as comprising an entrance hall, a family sitting room, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate WC. The property also has an integral garage, off-road parking for up to three vehicles and a private rear garden.
The listing identifies the bungalow as requiring modernisation, offering scope to update its interior and finishes. Buyers may also investigate reconfiguring or extending the accommodation, subject to planning permission, building regulations and any other necessary consents. The property is in an established residential area with access to local shops, schools, parks, places of worship and transport links, with Leicester city centre also accessible.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
42out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This detached two-bedroom bungalow offers a clear improvement canvas, with a private rear garden to reclaim, worn external paving and damaged garage doors to address. The brick elevations, pitched tiled roof, garage and off-road parking provide a useful starting point; the listing also suggests investigating extension potential, subject to permissions and feasibility.
The £250,000 asking price cannot yet be judged against local £/sqf because the floor area is missing. The overall score is low, with renovation economics also limited by insufficient data, so the project’s appeal rests on its detached bungalow format and the scope to improve rather than a demonstrated value advantage.
Key opportunities
- Reclaim the overgrown private rear garden and improve its paving and presentation.
- Refresh the damaged garage doors and worn external paths to lift the property's arrival and usability.
- Explore whether extension or reconfiguration is feasible, subject to planning permission and other necessary consents.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Leicester Rail Station
1.7 miles
Train · Leicester
South Wigston Rail Station
3.6 miles
Train · South Wigston
Syston Rail Station
4.8 miles
Train · Syston
Narborough Rail Station
6.2 miles
Train · Narborough
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Current average variable rate is 6.58%
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£1,021
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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