Winterburn Gardens, Whetstone, Leicester
By Connells
£ 140,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Connells says ..
A two bedroom first floor over 55's retirement apartment which is assisted warden controlled. The property comprises: lounge/diner, kitchen, inner hall, two double bedrooms and bathroom. There is electric heating and viewing is recommended.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom flat is situated in Winterburn Gardens, Whetstone, Leicester. The property is part of an over-55s retirement development, offering a secure and warden-controlled environment. While the property is presented as habitable, the provided photographs suggest that some modernisation is required, particularly in the bathroom which appears dated and in need of updating. The kitchen, while functional, also shows signs of age and may benefit from improvements. The overall condition is reasonable but not luxurious. There is minimal outdoor space associated with the property, typical of a retirement flat. The location is convenient, with nearby schools and train links to Leicester. The list price seems competitive given the surrounding property sales and the type of accommodation offered. This property would best suit a retiree or a downsizing buyer, or those simply looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle, who are willing to undertake some renovation work. Further information regarding the precise plot size and details about the retirement scheme would be beneficial for a more complete assessment.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 731.95
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 725,750.00 £Increased by 35.70 %
- Est sale value
- 411,355.90 £Increased by 58.76 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,649.00 £/moIncreased by 16.70 %
- Est letting value
- 731.95 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 2.73 %Decreased by 13.88 %
- Crime Rate
- 13.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter'S Church Of England Primary School Whetstone | Academy Converter | 0.32 KM | |
| Badgerbrook Primary School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.91 KM |
| Blaby Stokes Church Of England Primary School | Academy Sponsor Led | 0.93 KM | |
| Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School | Community School | Good | 2.02 KM |
| Glen Hills Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 2.21 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earle Smith Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Johnson Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Mill Hill Close | £ 365,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Sidings | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Trinity Road | £ 205,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narborough | 1881 | NBR | 2.89 KM |
| South Wigston | 1949 | SWS | 4.99 KM |
| Leicester | 1947 | LEI | 9.01 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterburn Gardens, Whetstone, Leicester | £ 140,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Winterburn Garden, Whetstone, Leicester, Leicestershire. LE8 6ZH | £ 110,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Attfield Drive, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 | £ 240,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Winterburn Gardens, Whetstone, Leicester | £ 140,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Attfield Drive, Whetstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 | £ 275,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.17 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Winterburn Gardens | £ 133,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 9 Winterburn Gardens | £ 85,500 | 0.00 KM |
| 19 Winterburn Gardens | £ 146,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 11 Winterburn Gardens | £ 135,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 21 Winterburn Gardens | £ 138,000 | 0.00 KM |