Lymington Road, Scraptoft, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5
By Main Estates
£ 495,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Main Estates says ..
Exceptional Six-Bedroom Family Home in the Heart of Scraptoft
Property Oracle says ..
This six-bedroom, two-bathroom semi-detached house located on Lymington Road in Scraptoft, Leicester presents a mixed bag. Its greatest strengths lie in its location and the significant number of bedrooms making it ideal for a large family. The proximity to well-regarded primary schools like Scraptoft Valley Primary School, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, significantly enhances its appeal for families with young children. The relatively short distance to Leicester city centre and the Syston rail station also improves accessibility.
The interior features a modern kitchen extension that contrasts with other areas of the house suggesting various upgrade stages and inconsistencies in overall style. While the extension appears well-maintained and relatively new, other interior features require some cosmetic updating or improvement. Some walls display minor imperfections. The property benefits from a rear garden, which, while not overly expansive, provides outdoor space. The garden seems useable, however, the provided images show a need for some tending and upkeep.
Overall, the property represents a solid family home with potential. The price of £495,000 reflects market values in this area, however, further investigation into the precise plot size and exact condition of the property would be needed to reach a more definitive assessment of value. Potential buyers should thoroughly assess the condition of the property, both inside and out, and consider the costs associated with any necessary updates before making an offer. The significant amount of bedrooms, in a location desirable to families, however, makes this a promising property for buyers that are looking for a family home in the area.
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
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 525.49
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 322,429.00 £Decreased by 3.54 %
- Est sale value
- 218,603.84 £Increased by 39.60 %
- Average area rental value
- 995.00 £/moDecreased by 17.36 %
- Est letting value
- 525.49 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.70 %Decreased by 14.35 %
- Crime Rate
- 3.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Academy | Academy Converter | Requires improvement | 0.40 KM |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.43 KM |
| Netherhall Sure Start Children'S Centre | Children's Centre Linked Site | 0.83 KM | |
| Keyham Lodge School | Academy Special Converter | 0.84 KM | |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy | Academy Converter | Good | 0.96 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarbat Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cowley Way | £ 260,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St Marys Avenue | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Moat Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Rosewood Mews | £ 425,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syston | 1900 | SYS | 6.09 KM |
| Leicester | 1947 | LEI | 7.64 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lymington Road, Leicester | £ 375,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Lymington Road, Leicester | £ 290,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Lymington Road, Leicester | £ 275,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Lymington Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 | £ 330,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Lymington Road, Thurncourt, Leicester, LE5 | £ 300,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 49 Lymington Road | £ 142,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 29 Lymington Road | £ 146,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 5 Lymington Road | £ 157,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 47 Lymington Road | £ 135,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 37 Lymington Road | £ 190,000 | 0.00 KM |