Somerville Road, Rowley Fields, Leicester
By Richard Harrison Estate Agents & Valuers
£ 300,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Richard Harrison Estate Agents & Valuers says ..
Set in this much favoured and sought after tree lined avenue, this substantial character property is offered to the market as an ideal project property. Offered at a competitive open market price to attract early interest, this large property requires modernisation and renovation. There is a gara...
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rowley Fields, Leicester, presents a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges. The location is a strong selling point, with proximity to well-regarded schools and what appears to be a relatively quiet residential street. However, the property’s current condition requires considerable work. The interior design appears dated, with worn carpets and a kitchen needing full refurbishment. The bathroom also requires updating. The exterior shows some signs of age, but the house seems structurally sound. The garden, although present, looks rather neglected and needs landscaping.
The asking price of £300,000 seems reasonable given comparable properties in the area and considering the need for renovations, but prospective buyers should carefully factor in the refurbishment costs to determine the overall value. A full survey before purchase is highly recommended to uncover any potential structural issues. Overall, this property offers an opportunity for someone willing to invest time and resources into renovating a property in a desirable location.
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
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,592.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 237,000.00 £Increased by 5.55 %
- Est sale value
- 504,664.00 £Increased by 24.80 %
- Average area rental value
- 760.00 £/moDecreased by 4.16 %
- Est letting value
- 1,592.00 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 3.85 %Decreased by 9.20 %
- Crime Rate
- 6.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Fields Primary School | Community School | Requires improvement | 0.54 KM |
| Ellesmere College | Community Special School | Good | 0.70 KM |
| Fullhurst Community College | Foundation School | Good | 0.79 KM |
| Rowley Fields Sure Start Children'S Centre | Children's Centre Linked Site | 0.86 KM | |
| Imperial Avenue Infant School | Community School | Good | 0.95 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Road | £ 225,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hall Lane | £ 300,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Fairbourne Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Lutterowrth Road Service Road | £ 603,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Gwencole Subway | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 1947 | LEI | 4.10 KM |
| South Wigston | 1949 | SWS | 4.68 KM |
| Narborough | 1881 | NBR | 7.00 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Road, Rowley Fields, Leicester | £ 300,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Somerville Road, Rowley Fields | £ 400,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Somerville Road, Leicester, LE3 | £ 250,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.12 KM |
| Somerville Road, LEICESTER, Leicestershire, LE3 | £ 290,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
| Dumbleton Avenue, Leicester | £ 395,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Dumbleton Avenue | £ 310,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 1 Dumbleton Avenue | £ 230,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 10 Dumbleton Avenue | £ 200,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 16 Dumbleton Avenue | £ 140,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 30 Dumbleton Avenue | £ 149,999 | 0.08 KM |