# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LE65 2FN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18 HIGHFIELDS CLOSE, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LEICESTERSHIRE LE65 2FN | | Price | £500,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 112 m² | | Last sold | £500,000 Sep 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £837/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/8535-7526-1500-0179-1296) ## Description Guide Price £500,000 to £515,000 Royston and Lund are delighted to bring to the market this extended four bedroom family home on a highly sought after location in Ashby de la Zouch. This lovely home offers ample space for a growing family and has been finished and decorated to a high standard throughout. Entering the property into the hallway the lounge is to the left with a wonderful bay window to the front giving a light and airy but cozy feel. Double glass doors lead into the kitchen/diner that has been extended with bi-fold doors to the garden with Velux roof windows that flood the kitchen with light. The modern shaker style kitchen has a wide range of wall and floor units with a large central island. The built in appliances include a dishwasher, fridge, freezer and extractor fan. There is room for a good sized dining table and a seating area/snug just off the kitchen. Off the kitchen is a good sized utility room with a convenient WC. The first floor continues to impress with four good sized bedrooms all presented to a high standard. The principle bedroom with built in wardrobes and a bay window to the front. There is built in storage in bedroom two with lovely views over the garden. There are two further bedrooms to the front, A four piece family bathroom completes. Outside there a beautifully landscaped garden, with patio area perfect for entertaining and enjoying the garden A summer house has electricity and is positioned at the top of the garden perfect location for enjoying a sunny evening. the garage is attached to the property and the driveway has ample space for multiple cars. A viewing of this property is highly recommended to appreciate what this lovely family home offers. ## Property Photos - ![DJI_0422.jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433828) - DJI_0422.jpg - ![Stacks (26).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433829) - Stacks (26).jpg - ![Stacks (22).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433830) - Stacks (22).jpg - ![Stacks (21).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433831) - Stacks (21).jpg - ![Stacks (23).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433832) - Stacks (23).jpg - ![Stacks (24).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433833) - Stacks (24).jpg - ![Stacks (17).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433834) - Stacks (17).jpg - ![Stacks (19).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433835) - Stacks (19).jpg - ![Stacks (18).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433836) - Stacks (18).jpg - ![Stacks (15).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433837) - Stacks (15).jpg - ![Stacks (2).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433838) - Stacks (2).jpg - ![Stacks (1).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433839) - Stacks (1).jpg - ![Stacks (5).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433840) - Stacks (5).jpg - ![Stacks (4).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433841) - Stacks (4).jpg - ![Stacks (3).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433842) - Stacks (3).jpg - ![Stacks (9).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433843) - Stacks (9).jpg - ![Stacks (10).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433844) - Stacks (10).jpg - ![Stacks (7).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433845) - Stacks (7).jpg - ![Stacks (14).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433846) - Stacks (14).jpg - ![Stacks (13).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433847) - Stacks (13).jpg - ![Stacks (8).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433848) - Stacks (8).jpg - ![Stacks (6).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433849) - Stacks (6).jpg - ![Stacks (27).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433850) - Stacks (27).jpg - ![Stacks (25).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433851) - Stacks (25).jpg - ![Stacks (29).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433852) - Stacks (29).jpg - ![Stacks (31).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433853) - Stacks (31).jpg - ![Stacks (30).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433854) - Stacks (30).jpg - ![Stacks (28).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433855) - Stacks (28).jpg - ![Stacks (32).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433856) - Stacks (32).jpg - ![DJI_0423.jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433857) - DJI_0423.jpg - ![DJI_0424.jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433858) - DJI_0424.jpg - ![Stacks (35).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433859) - Stacks (35).jpg - ![Stacks (33).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433860) - Stacks (33).jpg - ![Stacks (34).jpg](/listings/photos/163327049/433861) - Stacks (34).jpg ## Floorplans - ![18 High fields Cl - all floors.JPG](/listings/photos/163327049/433862) - 18 High fields Cl - all floors.JPG ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/163327049/433863) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 HIGHFIELDS CLOSE, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2FN | £500,000 | 19/09/2025 | Semi-detached | | 18 HIGHFIELDS CLOSE, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2FN | £320,000 | 12/11/2018 | Semi-detached | | 18 HIGHFIELDS CLOSE, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2FN | £170,501 | 08/06/2010 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 26 BEAUMONT AVENUE, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2NF | £230,000 | 30/01/2025 | Semi-detached | | 9 HILL STREET, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2LS | £265,000 | 07/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 15 MOIRA ROAD, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2GB | £316,000 | 17/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 66 HIGHFIELDS CLOSE, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2FN | £295,000 | 11/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 39 BEAUMONT AVENUE, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2NF | £289,950 | 25/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 59 ABBEY DRIVE, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2LE | £185,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 HILL STREET, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2LS | £265,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 MOIRA ROAD, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2GA | £469,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 ABBEY DRIVE, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2LE | £237,500 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 WESTFIELDS AVENUE, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2ND | £190,000 | 20/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 WESTFIELDS AVENUE, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2ND | £190,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 69 PRESTOP DRIVE, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2NA | £172,000 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 48 HIGHFIELDS CLOSE, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2FN | £325,000 | 24/11/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 64 HIGHFIELDS CLOSE, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2FN | £265,000 | 11/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £295,000 (3 sales) **Area average:** £255,405 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £285,156 (26 Semi-detached, LE65, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +75.3% ## 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 Derby (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £932/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Detached House, The Croft, LE65 | £1,800/mo | 4 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,800/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £225,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £180,000 *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 £1,800/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 23.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-374/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.1% *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:** £4,464/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 77.7% - **10y growth:** 22.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North West Leicestershire; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.1% - **5y growth (index):** 20.5% - **10y growth (index):** 52.3% ## 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)