# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (DE12 7JG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 81 LEICESTER ROAD, SWADLINCOTE, MEASHAM, LEICESTERSHIRE DE12 7JG |
| Price | £299,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 106 m² |
| Last sold | £300,000 Sep 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £740/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0170-2453-9050-2029-2375)

## Description

** EXTENDED ** MODERN OPEN PLAN LIVING DINING KITCHEN. 

This three bedroom detached home has been extended to the rear to create a light and open space, the property is located in the sought after village of Measham. The property has been renovated throughout and offers a modern décor. In brief the accommodation comprises; Entrance hall, lounge, open plan living/dining kitchen and utility room. Two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and family bathroom. There is off road parking for up to three vehicles, a generous south facing garden and a carport. At the bottom of the rear garden there is a 350 square foot workshop that could potentially become a games room or home office.

**Tenure** - Freehold

**Accommodation Details;** - 

**External & Approach** - There is a driveway that is mostly block paved with parking for around three cars. To the left hand side of the property there is access to a gated car port which leads through to the rear garden. The wooden front door is protected by the storm porch.

**Entrance Hallway** - There is wooden parquet flooring leading you towards the downstairs accommodation. There is a cupboard that houses the meters, a spacious under stairs storage cupboard with a window to the side and quarry tiled flooring, an original stained glass window to the front, a radiator and carpeted stairs leading up to the first floor.

**Lounge** - 3.94 x 3.63 (12'11" x 11'10") - The lounge is entered through a solid oak door, which can be found throughout the property, a feature brick fireplace houses the log burning stove, tv aerial point, a modern vertical black radiator and a bay window to the front.

**Living/ Dining Kitchen** - 7.6 x 5.85 max (24'11" x 19'2" max) - This spacious L shaped room is a great addition to the property. The kitchen is fitted with a range of white gloss units with wooden worktop over, there is stainless steel one and half sink and drainer unit, a free standing range style double oven with a five ring gas hob over also with an extractor fan over. The kitchen also benefits from a breakfast bar, spot lights, a full length built in fridge and grey glass splash-backs. Throughout the room there is wooden style ceramic tiled flooring, modern vertical white radiator, a further radiator, three sky lights and large bifold doors that lead out onto the rear garden.

**Utility Room** - 2.58 x 2.05 (8'5" x 6'8") - The utility room houses the combination boiler which was installed in 2016, patterned tiled flooring, spot lights, further storage units with worktop over with space and plumbing for a washer dryer, stainless steel sink and drainer, stainless steel heated towel rail and a small window which allows light from the living/dining kitchen.

**Stairs & Landing** - There is a spacious landing with a window to the side, loft access by the fitted ladder and doors leading to all first floor accommodation.

**Bedroom One** - 4.01 x 3.65 (13'1" x 11'11") - A good sized double bedroom with carpeted flooring, window to the rear and a radiator.

**Bedroom Two** - 4.01 x 3.71 (13'1" x 12'2") - A further good sized double bedroom with carpeted flooring, built in shelving unit and fitted wardrobes, window to the font and radiator.

**Bedroom Three** - 2.4 x 2.17 (7'10" x 7'1") - A single bedroom currently used a study with carpeted flooring, window to the front and radiator.

**Family Bathroom** - 2.10 x 1.84 (6'10" x 6'0") - A modern white three piece suite, P shaped bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. There is laminate wood effect flooring, stainless steel heated towel rail, a frosted window to the rear and a mix of full and half tiled walls.

**Outside & Garden** - The generous sized rear garden is predominantly south facing, it benefits from a range of lawned, paved and decking areas. There is a brick built fire pit, shed and pathway leading down to a brick built outbuilding measuring around 350 square foot! The outbuilding has a fully tiled roof, lighting, power sockets, and windows to the side and front. This building would make an ideal games room or home office (subject to appropriate works and consents).

**Local Authority & Council Tax Band** - North West Leicestershire District Council

Band C

**Post Code For Sat Navs** - DE12 7JG

**Out Of Hours Contact Arrangements** - You can email us via our website, or you can 'Live Chat' via our website 24/7

**Property To Sell?** - We are happy to provide a free valuation and explain how we combine our personal service with the use of the latest technology to achieve impressive and satisfying results for our customers.

POINTS TO NOTE:

MEASUREMENTS - Room measurements and floor plans are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring.

TENURE - We recommend that purchasers or their appointed solicitors satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property.

SERVICES & EQUIPMENT - While we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of property details, we have not tested any services, heating, plumbing, equipment or apparatus, fixtures or fittings and therefore no guarantee can be given or implied that they are connected, in working order, or fit for purpose. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

PLANNING CONSENTS - It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Where property alterations have been undertaken, buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained.

STRUCTURAL - Nothing in these details shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase

MAKING AN OFFER - As part of our commitment to our Vendors, we ensure that all potential buyers are in a position to proceed with any offer they make. Therefore we will ask to see evidence as to how the purchase is going to be funded. If it is an outright cash purchase, we will ask you to confirm the source and availability of your funds, in order for us to present your offer in the best possible light to the Vendor(s).

## Property Photos

- ![Front.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305707) - Front.jpg
- ![Family-room.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305708) - Family-room.jpg
- ![Kitchen.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305709) - Kitchen.jpg
- ![space.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305712) - space.jpg
- ![Kitchen-2.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305714) - Kitchen-2.jpg
- ![Dining.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305716) - Dining.jpg
- ![Living-room.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305718) - Living-room.jpg
- ![Bedrom-1.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305720) - Bedrom-1.jpg
- ![Bedroom-2.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305722) - Bedroom-2.jpg
- ![Bedroom-3.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305724) - Bedroom-3.jpg
- ![Bathroom.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305726) - Bathroom.jpg
- ![Garden-2.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305728) - Garden-2.jpg
- ![decking.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305729) - decking.jpg
- ![Garden-1.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305731) - Garden-1.jpg

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan.jpg](/listings/photos/80496366/305736) - Floor Plan.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/80496366/305742) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12178967
- **Address:** 81 Leicester Road, Measham, DE12 7JG
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/02/2017
- **Work Completed:** 19/12/2016
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #6153186
- **Address:** 81 Leicester Road Measham, SWADLINCOTE, DE12 7JG
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/07/2016
- **Work Completed:** 01/11/2008
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15459140
- **Address:** 81 Leicester Road, Measham, DE12 7JG
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/10/2022
- **Work Completed:** 17/10/2022
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 81 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £300,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached |
| 81 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £202,000 | 05/08/2016 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 74 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £315,000 | 20/08/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 60 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £170,000 | 10/01/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 20 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £178,000 | 27/09/2024 | Terraced |
| 12 TELLIS PLACE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7GZ | £160,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £162,500 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 4 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £299,950 | 11/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 1 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £239,500 | 21/12/2022 | Detached |
| 37 BOSWORTH ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LG | £250,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 39 GREENFIELD ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LB | £275,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 1 SHACKLAND DRIVE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LD | £449,500 | 23/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 20 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £175,000 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 DALE GARDENS, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7AZ | £300,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| 8 BRICK KILN CROFT, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JJ | £300,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached |
| 28 GREENFIELD ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LB | £260,000 | 31/01/2022 | Detached |
| TOPSY TURVERY STABLES, 121 BOSWORTH ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LQ | £425,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached |
| 4 BRICK KILN CROFT, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JJ | £310,000 | 21/12/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] WIL-MAR LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £255,000 | 16/12/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 107 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £92,000 | 03/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 2 ST CHARLES CROFT BOSWORTH ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LQ | £240,000 | 23/11/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 119 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £200,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 68 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £315,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| 37 GREENFIELD ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LB | £245,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 12 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £250,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |
| 3 THE LAKINS, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7AY | £195,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |
| 107A BOSWORTH ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LQ | £220,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £220,996 (12 sales)
**Area average:** £279,192 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £351,544 (39 Detached, DE12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North West Leicestershire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £811/mo
- **Realistic:** £901/mo
- **Optimistic:** £991/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Eastern Staffordshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Bosworth Road, DE12 | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Navigation Street, DE12 | £942/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Canal Street, DE12 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 1.18 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,147/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £100,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,000/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 25×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-306/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,830/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 5.5%
- **10y growth:** 34.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West Leicestershire; Detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 50%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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