Sold STC Barn Conversion

9 CHESTNUT DRIVE

LEICESTER, BUSHBY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE7 9RB

3 beds 1 baths 1,798 sq ft Listed 18 Oct 2015 (-3872d)

£389,950

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Property details

Floor area

167 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£380,000 Jan 2016

Price per m²

£2,335/m²

Local average

£76,000 (+413.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,738 of 33,755)

Street crime

46 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A deceptively spacious three bedroom stable conversion situated within the highly desirable and sought after village of Bushby. Converted in the 1980s to form a two storey property offering spacious and flexible living accommodation with the benefit of gas fired central heating and double glazing and comprising entrance hall, breakfast kitchen with utility room off, superb lounge (measuring 6.969m x 5.686m) with sliding patio doors giving access to the gardens, dining room, the generous master bedroom is situated on the ground floor with extensive built in wardrobes and recently refitted wet room off, first floor, landing, two bedrooms, bathroom and separate wc. To the front of the property there is ample car standing leading to detached double garaging, mature gardens with large patio and shaped lawns.EPC D.

Location - The property is located on the fringes of the East Leicestershire village of Bushby which has a reputable primary school, a fine parish church, public house, bus services and recreational facilities. Shopping and supermarket facilities are available in Oadby and there is a Tesco at Hamilton. For the commuter Leicester has rail services to London St. Pancras and the M1 is accessible at Junction 21 which intersects with the M69.

Viewing & Directional Note - All viewings should be arranged through Andrew Granger & Co on 0116 2429922. From Leicester proceed east bound via Uppingham Road (A47) proceeding up Thurnby Hill and through Thurnby into Bushby, turning right onto Main Street and left onto Chestnut Drive whereby the property can be easily identified by an Andrew Granger & Co for sale board.

Accommodation In Detail - Converted in the 1980s to form a two storey property offering spacious and flexible living accommodation with the benefit of gas fired central heating and double glazing and comprising entrance hall, breakfast kitchen with utility room off, superb lounge (measuring 6.969m x 5.686m) with sliding patio doors giving access to the gardens, dining room, the generous master bedroom is situated on the ground floor with extensive built in wardrobes and recently refitted wet room off, first floor, landing, two bedrooms, bathroom and separate wc. To the front of the property there is ample car standing leading to detached double garaging, mature gardens with large patio and shaped lawns.

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Via front door with glazed inset, oak block wood flooring, two radiators, staircase rising to first floor.

Cloaks/Wc - Comprising low flush wc, wall mounted sink with tiled splashback, radiator and double glazed window to side elevation.

Inner Hallway - With oak block flooring and radiator.

Breakfast Kitchen - 4.388 x 3.087 (14'4" x 10'1") - Comprising a range of base and wall mounted cupboards with roll top work surface over and tiled surround, inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, Leisure Rangemaster cooker with decorative tiled surround, plumbing for dishwasher, double glazed windows overlooking the gardens, tiled flooring and doorway leading to utility room.

Utility Room - 3.362 x 1.869 (11'0" x 6'1") - With stable door giving access to the gardens, work surface, plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge/freezer, stainless steel sink and drainer unit, space for tumble dryer and wall mounted Worcester gas central heating boiler.

Sitting Room - 6.969 x 5.686 (22'10" x 18'7") - A delightful large principal reception room with living flame effect gas fire with brick surround and tiled hearth, three radiators, exposed ceiling beam, two double glazed windows overlooking the rear gardens, sliding patio doors giving access to outside and doorway leading to dining room.

Dining Room - 5.592 x 2.968 (18'4" x 9'8") - With double glazed window overlooking the gardens and radiator, exposed ceiling beams.

Bedroom One - 5.128 x 4.444 (16'9" x 14'6") - With multi paned double glazed window to both the front and side elevations, extensive built in wardrobes and two radiators.

Wet Room - A recently refitted wet room with low flush wc, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled surround, wall tiling, shower with glazed doors and double glazed window.

First Floor -

Landing - Useful storage cupboard.

Bedroom Two - 3.709 x 3.232 (12'2" x 10'7") - With multi paned double glazed window to front elevation, radiator, exposed beam and eave storage space.

Bathroom - Comprising bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and velux window and radiator.

Separate Wc - Comprising low flush wc, radiator and velux window.

Bedroom Three - 3.469 x 3.781 (11'4" x 12'4") - With two velux windows and radiator.

Outside - To the front of the property there is ample car standing leading to detached double garage. The gardens can be accessed via timber gate leading to delightful gardens with large patio area immediately to the rear of the property, outside tap, shaped lawns with floral and herbaceous borders and further gravelled seating area.

Double Garage - 6.009 x 5.505 (19'8" x 18'0") - With two up and over doors and side personal doorway.

Listed by

Leicester

Andrew Granger & Co

Reference: 55479362

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 05/05/2015

Current heating cost: £927/year

Potential heating cost: £874/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,550

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

The Stables, Chestnu

The Stables, Chestnu

The Stables, Chestnu

The Stables, Chestnu

FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12140729

Property Details

Street: 9 Chestnut Drive

Town: Bushby

Postcode: LE7 9RB

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 09/01/2017

Work Completed: 28/11/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12844470

Property Details

Street: 9 Chestnut Drive

Town: Bushby

Postcode: LE7 9RB

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 19/03/2018

Work Completed: 19/02/2018

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14181196

Property Details

Street: 9 Chestnut Drive

Town: Bushby

Postcode: LE7 9RB

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 06/09/2020

Work Completed: 26/06/2020

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14676031 Recent

Property Details

Street: 9 Chestnut Drive

Town: Bushby

Postcode: LE7 9RB

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 11/07/2021

Work Completed: 02/06/2021

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

130% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Sold 29/01/2016 (10 years ago) £380,000 +130.3%
Sold 01/03/1999 (27 years ago) £165,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street 6 CHESTNUT DRIVE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RB £395,000 17/11/2021 Detached
Same street 8 CHESTNUT DRIVE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RB £765,000 23/07/2021 Detached

Street average: £580,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -99.4%
10y growth -99.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Harborough. Series: All dwelling types. As of February 2026.

1y (index) -0.5%
5y (index) 12.6%
10y (index) 39.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Harborough. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £865/mo
Realistic £961/mo
Optimistic £1,057/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Harborough.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Main Street 0.1 miles
Shop Thurnby Superstore 0.6 miles
Shop Cranbrook News 0.7 miles
Hospital Leicester Nuffield Hospital 1.8 miles
University University of Leicester - The Village 2.6 miles
University University of Leicester 3.6 miles
Train station Leicester 3.7 miles
Train station Unknown 4.4 miles
Hospital Main Entrance 6.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 19
Criminal damage and arson 6
Other crime 5
Anti-social behaviour 4
Public order 4
Vehicle crime 3
Burglary 1
Drugs 1
Other theft 1
Possession of weapons 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 46

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 20 Mar 2014
Fernvale Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 7 Nov 2013
Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy Primary 0.8 miles Good — 21 Jan 2024
The City of Leicester College Secondary 1.1 miles Requires improvement — 23 Jan 2020
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Primary 1.2 miles Good — 18 Oct 2012

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 Bungalow, Holmleigh Gardens, LE7 £1,400/mo 3 0.55 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Station Road, LE7 £1,300/mo 3 0.66 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Bungalow, Station Road, LE7 £1,300/mo 3 0.68 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Bungalow, Telford Way, LE5 £1,100/mo 3 0.68 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Ada Lovelace Drive, LE7 £1,550/mo 3 0.7 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Bungalow, Rose Acre Close, LE7 £1,200/mo 3 0.87 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Earlswood Road, LE5 £1,350/mo 3 0.89 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Englefield Road, LE5 £1,225/mo 3 0.93 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hanbury Road Short Term Rental, LE5 £3,750/mo 3 0.96 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Kirkwall Crescent, LE5 £1,100/mo 3 1.03 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Fulbeck Avenue, LE5 £1,050/mo 3 1.09 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,484/mo (11 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.33%
Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500
Target investor price (1%) £130,000
Gross yield 4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 25×
Monthly cashflow £-391/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -4.1%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).