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See how verdicts work5-bedroom bungalow · LE4 8NB
No longer listedListed 122 days
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About
This substantial five-bedroom dormer bungalow offers a highly adaptable layout, making it well suited to a range of lifestyles, from growing families to those needing dedicated space for home working or hobbies.
Positioned behind a generous block-paved frontage providing off-road parking, the property delivers spacious accommodation arranged over two floors.
The heart of the home is a bespoke fitted kitchen with ample room for dining, complemented by a separate living room that provides a comfortable setting for everyday relaxation.
The ground floor includes two bedrooms, one benefiting from a private WC, together with a family wet room.
On the first floor, three further bedrooms offer flexible options for sleeping accommodation, guest rooms, study areas, or additional living space.
Practical eaves storage adds to the home's functionality. Outside, the enclosed rear garden has been designed with ease of upkeep in mind.
Predominantly laid to lawn with paved sections for seating or entertaining, it also features a useful storage shed.
Located in the popular location of Thurmaston, on the northern edge of Leicester, the property benefits from a wide range of local amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, healthcare facilities and leisure options.
The nearby Thurmaston Shopping Centre and larger retail parks provide convenient access to a variety of national retailers and everyday services.
The area is well served by respected primary and secondary schools, making it a popular choice for families.
Excellent transport connections include regular bus services into Leicester city centre, easy access to the A46, A607 and outer ring road, and convenient links to the M1 and M69 motorway networks.
Leicester railway station, offering direct services to London and other major cities, is also within easy reach.
Offered with no onward chain, this versatile property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking generous living space and flexible accommodation in a well-connected residential setting.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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