Buckfast Close, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18
By Spencers Estate Agency
£ 270,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Spencers Estate Agency says ..
This significantly extended two bedroom semi-detached bungalow occupies a generous and private corner plot within a sought after Cul-de-Sac position. Offered with no upward chain the bungalow has been extended in two ways. The first being an addition to the kitchen, creating a larger kitchen dine...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom bungalow in Buckfast Close, Wigston, Leicestershire, presents a mixed bag of pros and cons for potential buyers. The property is situated in a convenient location, relatively close to local schools, with a selection of primary and secondary schools within a short distance including a school with an outstanding Ofsted rating. Transport links to Leicester are also readily accessible. The exterior of the house is presentable, and it possesses a garden, offering an outdoor space. The property does however, show its age, with the interior requiring some degree of modernisation and updating to meet modern standards. The kitchen and bathroom are functional but dated, needing upgrading. The overall condition is fair but would benefit from renovations to improve the property’s aesthetic appeal and potentially increase its market value. While the asking price of £270,000 appears competitive based on a limited comparison with the pricing data available for similar properties, a lack of comprehensive data on square footage and specific features of the nearby properties makes an entirely accurate assessment challenging. A buyer should consider both the potential renovation costs and the desirable location before making a decision.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 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
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 963.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 300,781.00 £Increased by 8.72 %
- Est sale value
- 327,420.00 £Increased by 11.48 %
- Average area rental value
- 913.00 £/moDecreased by 11.70 %
- Est letting value
- 963.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.64 %Decreased by 18.93 %
- Crime Rate
- 1.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School | Academy Special Converter | Outstanding | 0.29 KM |
| Wigston Academy | Academy Converter | Requires improvement | 0.32 KM |
| Little Hill Primary | Academy Converter | 0.40 KM | |
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School | Local Authority Nursery School | Good | 0.43 KM |
| Wigston College | Academy Converter | Good | 0.54 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckfast Close | £ 270,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Barton Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Central Avenue | £ 220,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Kingswood Court | £ 98,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Rutland Avenue | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Wigston | 1949 | SWS | 2.15 KM |
| Leicester | 1947 | LEI | 5.89 KM |
| Narborough | 1881 | NBR | 9.83 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckfast Close, WIGSTON | £ 225,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Buckfast Close, Wigston | £ 250,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Pensilva Close, Wigston, LE18 | £ 235,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
| Pensilva Close, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 | £ 350,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.09 KM |
| Seaton Road, Wigston, LE18 | £ 270,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Buckfast Close | £ 185,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 21 Buckfast Close | £ 165,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 3 Buckfast Close | £ 91,500 | 0.04 KM |
| 15 Buckfast Close | £ 134,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 13 Buckfast Close | £ 139,500 | 0.04 KM |