# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LE8 6RA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 33 ABBOTT WAY, LEICESTER, WHETSTONE, LEICESTERSHIRE LE8 6RA | | Price | £125,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £125,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 21/02/2027 - **Current heating cost:** £247/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8193-7232-5180-5022-0926) ## Description SHARED OWERSHIP HOME. 40% share available from £125,000. The current owners are selling their 40% share from £125,000, with the remaining 60% share owned by ReSI Housing. This beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached house, located in sought after Whetstone, is ideal for anyone looking to take their first steps on the property ladder, or anyone that qualifies to purchase a shared ownership home. Arriving at the property, you will first take note of its modern, neat and tidy exterior; and to its right-hand side, a driveway providing off-street parking for two cars. Upon accessing the property via its welcoming front door you will enter a hallway, from which the downstairs accommodation flows, firstly into a spacious living room, and then into a large kitchen-diner at the rear. As well as being of a good size, the dual aspect living room benefits from a lot of natural light and is immaculately decorated in neutral tones suitable for a wide range of furnishings. The kitchen-diner – overlooking the garden and complete with oven, gas hob, built-in fridge-freezer, sink and drainer, ample worktop space and plenty of storage provided by its many attractive kitchen units – is also of a generous size, allowing for a good-sized dining room table also. Off from the kitchen, and completing the downstairs accommodation, is an additional rear hallway giving access to the backdoor and a tastefully decorated downstairs w/c. Upstairs, which is as well maintained as each room downstairs, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom, located on the front elevation of the property, is particularly well-proportioned, including a large recess that houses well-constructed built-in wardrobes and a large additional storage space above the staircase. To the rear of the property are the further two bedrooms, one an additional double room, and the other perfect for a child’s bedroom or home office. Finally, the family bathroom is fitted to a very good standard to include a basin and bath with overhead shower. The garden is accessed from either the back door or to the side of the property. It is currently laid mostly to lawn, with a patio immediately behind the property and an additional decked area with adjoining shed to the rear. This is a perfect home for someone looking to get on the housing ladder and would be suitable for anyone who qualifies for a shared ownership home, whether that be a single person, couple or small family. Avoid missing out on this excellent opportunity by calling us to book a viewing without delay. The Shared Ownership scheme is a Part Buy, Part Rent way of owning your own home for a smaller upfront payment. With Shared Ownership, you buy a share of your home using a mortgage from a bank or building society and pay a subsidised rent on the share you did not purchase. The combined mortgage and rent is usually less than you’d expect to pay if you bought a similar property outright. The combined service charge and ground rent for this property is £401. Whetstone is a village within the Blaby district of Leicester to the South of the City. Conveniently located for a variety of amenities Whetstone is well positioned for commuters with Junction 21 of the M1/M69 only a short drive away. For rail passengers the village is between Narborough and South Wigston train stations. There are three local and well regarded primary schools including Blaby C of E, St. Peter’s C of E and Badgerbrook. Fosse Park is also in close proximity with its extensive range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/170152178/1283344) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/170152178/1283347) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/170152178/1283349) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/170152178/1283351) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/170152178/1283354) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/170152178/1283358) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/170152178/1283361) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/170152178/1283363) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/170152178/1283368) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/170152178/1283372) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/170152178/1283375) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/170152178/1283378) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/170152178/1283380) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/170152178/1283381) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/170152178/1283383) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/170152178/1283384) - Picture No. 18 ## Floorplans - ![pbox-FP.jpg](/listings/photos/170152178/1283386) - pbox-FP.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/170152178/1283387) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 33 ABBOTT WAY, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6RA | £125,000 | 27/03/2026 | Semi-detached | | 33 ABBOTT WAY, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6RA | £116,000 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 MONAL CLOSE, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6ZT | £280,000 | 08/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 14 MONAL CLOSE, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6ZT | £285,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 31 COOPER CRESCENT, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6AF | £310,000 | 24/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 26 ABBOTT WAY, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6RA | £330,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | 40 WRIGHT CLOSE, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6QZ | £206,250 | 06/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 38 WRIGHT CLOSE, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6QZ | £94,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 BROWNS WAY, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6YP | £305,000 | 04/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 13 EIDER CLOSE, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6YB | £220,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 MANDARIN WAY, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6ZE | £260,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 16 ABBOTT WAY, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6RA | £323,000 | 19/07/2022 | Detached | | 45 COOPER CRESCENT, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6AF | £292,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 10 ABBOTT WAY, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6RA | £300,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 MANDARIN WAY, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6ZE | £320,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 MANDARIN WAY, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6ZE | £265,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 EMPEROR WAY, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6ZR | £220,000 | 01/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 32 COOPER CRESCENT, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6AF | £250,000 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 6 BROWNS WAY, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6YP | £295,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 33 COOPER CRESCENT, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6AF | £290,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £317,667 (3 sales) **Area average:** £259,483 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £264,753 (56 Semi-detached, LE8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -52.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Blaby). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £884/mo - **Realistic:** £982/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,080/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/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 Semi-Detached House, Flamingo Drive, LE8 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.13 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,350/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 1.08% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £168,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £135,000 *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 £1,350/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 13% - **Cost-to-rent:** 7.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £698/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 23.1% *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:** £1,453/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 2.1% - **10y growth:** 34.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Blaby; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.5% - **5y growth (index):** 17.9% - **10y growth (index):** 54.6% ## 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)