# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (LE13 1RU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 29 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE13 1RU | | Price | £249,950 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 97 m² | | Last sold | £208,000 Jul 2014 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 12/11/2034 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,600 ### Recommendations - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - 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/9380-2407-8490-2994-8305) ## Description **Property Summary Description** An excellent opportunity to acquire this individually built two bedroom bungalow which occupies an enviable plot within this well established and sought after residential area on the north side of town and is offered with no upward chain. **UPVC Double Glazed Entrance Porch** 12'8" x 3'7" 6'7" into recess Entrance via a glazed front door with a tiled floor, courtesy lighting, door to the garage and a part glazed door and a frosted window to: **Entrance Hall** 12'8" narrowing to 5'2" x 9'3" narrowing to 4'5" There is a wooden set of fold down wooden stairs which leads up to a boarded loft area which is divided into three sections, there is an understairs cupboard and doors to: **Fitted Kitchen** 10'3" x 9'4" Window to rear, part glaze door to side and there is a range of eye and base level units with roll top work surfaces and tiled splash backs. There is a one and half sink drainer unit, an integrated oven, grill, microwave and an electric hob with a stainless steel extractor fan hood, integrated fridge freezer, plumbing for a washing a machine and a tiled floor. **Shower Room** 6'9" x 5'4" Frosted window to side and a three piece suite to comprise: Low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a walk-in shower cubicle, fully tiled walls and an extractor fan. **Lounge Dining Room** 18'9" x 13'0" Window to side and an electric flame and coal effect fire with a mantel and hearth and there are glazed double doors with two side windows to: **Conservatory/Garden Room** 12'3" x 7'4" A part brick and UPVC double glazed room which has french doors leading out to the rear garden, tiled floor and there is power and light connected. **Bedroom One** 13'9" x 10'9" A double bedroom with a window to front and fitted wardrobes along one wall. **Bedroom Two** 10'4" x 9'5" A double bedroom with a window to front and a fitted wardrobe. **Garage** 18'7" x 8'0" A brick built garage which has an up and over garage door, a ceiling window, power and light connected, meters and fuses and a tiled floor. **Front** Block paved drive and a well tended lawn with established hedging, shrubs, courtesy lighting and side gated access to: **South Facing Rear Garden** A well tended and well established and enclosed garden which is mainly laid to lawn with mature flowers, shrubs, hedging and trees and two wooden sheds and a block paved patio area with with courtesy lighting and an outside tap. **Situation** This property occupies a delightful position which is ideally situated within a highly desirable residential area on the north side of town convenient for Melton's Country Park, Tesco's Supermarket and the town centre as well as being well placed for easy access to major road links to include the A607. The property is also well situated for local schools, to include Brownlow Primary School and The John Ferneley College. **Directions** Proceed out of town along Thorpe Road (A607) for approximately one mile and then turn left into Bowley Avenue and the property is approximately 100 yards on the left. **Property Services** The property benefits from mains electric, gas with SO Energy, water and drainage with Severn Trent. Broadband - Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast -see Ofcom checker for more details. Broadband is currently connected with Virgin Media. Mobile-see Ofcom checker for more details. **Viewings** Strictly by appointment through Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd. Telephone: . **Third Party Referral Arrangements** Third Party Referral Arrangements - Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers have established professional relationships with third-party suppliers for the provision of services to Clients. As renumeration for this professional relationship, the agent receives referral commission from the third-party companies. Details are available upon request at **Disclaimer** Although Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd believe these details to be fair and accurate description of the property their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves as to the property's suitability and make their own enquires before making any financial commitment. Only the fixtures and fittings described in these details are included in the selling price. Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd has not checked they are fit for purpose and we have not tested any of the services (gas, electricity, water, drains and so on) mentioned. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486344) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486348) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486350) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486353) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486356) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486360) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486363) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486369) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486374) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486379) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486385) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486389) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486393) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486397) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486401) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486405) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486407) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486410) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486412) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173208998/486414) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173208998/486416) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/173208998/486417) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #459783 - **Address:** 29 Bowley Avenue, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE13 1RU - **Certificate Issued:** 14/02/2003 - **Work Completed:** 09/01/2003 - **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 29 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £208,000 | 04/07/2014 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 ROSS CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1NG | £375,000 | 18/12/2025 | Detached | | 5 PALL MALL, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RR | £370,000 | 28/08/2025 | Detached | | 3 ROSS CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1NG | £395,000 | 06/06/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 13 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £250,000 | 14/06/2024 | Semi-detached | | 7 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RT | £365,000 | 07/09/2023 | Detached | | CEMETERY LODGE THORPE ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1SH | £236,000 | 23/08/2023 | Detached | | 10 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RT | £245,000 | 17/08/2023 | Detached | | 33 HUNT DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1PB | £415,000 | 11/07/2023 | Detached | | 23 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RY | £200,000 | 18/05/2023 | Detached | | 57 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RY | £250,000 | 10/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 12 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £275,000 | 03/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | 9 MANOR CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RW | £400,000 | 20/01/2023 | Detached | | 13 HUNT DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1PB | £450,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached | | 59 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RY | £229,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached | | 6 HUNT DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1PB | £520,000 | 11/10/2022 | Detached | | 41 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RY | £275,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | 2 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RZ | £320,000 | 04/08/2022 | Detached | | 31 FIRWOOD ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1SA | £405,000 | 06/04/2022 | Detached | | 17 HUNT DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1PB | £410,000 | 28/03/2022 | Detached | | 7 BROCKLEHURST ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RX | £400,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 37 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £235,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | YE OLDE BEER HOUSE WALTHAM ROAD, THORPE ARNOLD, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE14 4SE | £215,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached | | 7 MANOR CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RW | £392,000 | 02/12/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £253,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £343,350 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £335,557 (38 Detached, LE13, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -25.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Melton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £711/mo - **Realistic:** £790/mo - **Optimistic:** £869/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £98,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £79,000 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,577/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -4.8% - **10y growth:** 9.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Melton; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.2% - **5y growth (index):** 19.3% - **10y growth (index):** 45.1% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)