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See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · LE13 1SG
SoldListed 262 daysAuction 26 Feb · ended
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About
For sale by Auction on 26 February 2026. A five bedroom HMO property situated close to the centre of Melton Mowbray.
Planning permission was granted in 2024 for the change of use from a dwelling house (Class C3) to a House of Multiple Occupancy for no more than six persons (Class C4).
The property offers five letting rooms. Three are currently occupied and two remain vacant.
The seller has informed us that two tenants are vacating the property by the end of the month leaving just one tenant in the property.
Current rents comprise - Room 1 - £550 pcm Room 2 - £450 pcm Room 3 - £500 pcm Current income £18,000 per annum. Estimated rent income when fully let is circa £28,000-30,000 per annum.
Well placed for a good range of amenities, an easy walk to the Town Centre and Train Station. Enclosed rear garden and one parking space. Freehold investment opportunity with income from day one.
Ground Floor Hallway, Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloaks/W.C, Lounge, Bedroom One. First Floor Landing, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bathroom.
Basement Offering storage or scope for conversion. Outside Easily maintained gardens to front, side and rear. One Parking Space to the Rear.
Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: D Terms: Auction Details The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Live streamed auction and is being sold under the Unconditional sale type.
Binding contracts will be exchanged at the point of sale. All sales are subject to our Common Auction Conditions and Bidder Terms.
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Auction Deposit and Fees The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneers fees apply: • 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000) • Buyer’s Fee of 3.6% of the purchase price inc. VAT.
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Value & comps
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