10 SMYTH CLOSE
MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE LE16 7NS
£675,000
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Property details
Floor area
204 m²
Council tax band
F
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Last sold
£675,000 Jul 2024
Price per m²
£3,309/m²
Local average
£525,376 (+28.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (33,220 of 33,755)
Street crime
62 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Five Double Bedrooms
- Double Garage
- Desirable Location
- Extended Kitchen/Dining/Family Room
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas, Double glazing
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Nestled in a highly sought after cul de sac, this beautifully extended, detached, ‘David Wilson’ home is set in a prestigious and often requested location, boasting an open plan kitchen/dining/family room, five double bedrooms and a delightful rear garden!
Popular residential location within walking distance of the town centre, train station, Robert Smyth Academy, Ridgeway Primary Academy and other local amenities.
Entrance is gained through a composite front door into a welcoming entrance hall with stunning travertine tiled flooring, a guest WC and an ornate staircase leads to the first floor.
Beautifully appointed living room boasting a dual aspect flooding the room with an abundance of natural light with a bay window to the front elevation, continued travertine tiled flooring, a Cotswold limestone gas fireplace and glass panelled double doors to the entrance hall.
The current owners have added a stunning single storey rear extension, creating a lovely open plan kitchen/dining/family room offering a fantastic entertaining space.
The room boasts continued travertine tiled flooring, space for a large dining table and chairs, ample windows overlooking the rear garden, a Velux window with an electronic blind injecting natural light and French patio doors lead out to the garden.
The kitchen comprises a host of eye and base level units, an attractive granite worksurface with a matching upstand and splashback, a Franke stainless steel sink with a mixer tap and draining board, an Amica double oven, a four-plate induction hob with a chimney hood extractor and an integrated dishwasher and fridge.
Off the kitchen is an integral door to the double garage and a separate utility room with travertine tiled flooring, a granite worksurface, ceramic wall tiles and stainless-steel sink with a mixer tap and draining board, space for two appliances and a composite door to the garden.
Guest WC comprising continued travertine tiled flooring, ceramic tiled splashbacks, a pedestal wash hand basin, and a low-level WC.
Naturally light galleried first floor landing providing a central split level with a window to the front elevation, access to all five bedrooms, a family bathroom, an airing cupboard with shelving and lighting, and a loft hatch to a partially boarded attic with a light and drop-down ladder.
Five immaculately presented and well-proportioned bedrooms, all of which benefit from being double in size with four bedrooms including fitted wardrobes.
Impressive main bedroom featuring fitted wardrobes, an outlook to the front elevation, and an ensuite shower room. The ensuite comprises floor and wall tiles, a chrome heated towel rail, a storage cupboard and a white three-piece suite incorporating a double width shower cubicle, a wash hand basin built within a vanity unit, and a low-level WC.
The second bedroom offers the perfect guest room boasting an outlook over the garden, fitted wardrobes and a luxury ensuite shower room. The shower room comprises attractive floor and wall tiles, a chrome heated towel rail and a white Roca four-piece suite to include a corner enclosed shower cubicle, a bidet, a pedestal wash hand basin built within a vanity unit, and a low-level WC.
Modern bathroom boasting stunning floor and wall tiles, a chrome heated towel rail and a white four-piece suite to include a P shape panel enclosed bath with a shower over and curved shower screen, a bidet, a wash hand basin built within a vanity unit and a low-level WC.
Double garage with shelving, power, and light supply, with two electric garage doors and an integral door to the kitchen.
Nestled down a desirable enclave, the property is neatly set back and features an attractive frontage with a well-kept lawn and planted borders, off road parking for up to three cars, access to a double garage, a side gate to the rear garden and a porch to the front door.
The rear garden has been beautifully designed and is a true gardeners delight. Mainly laid to lawn the garden features a variety of well stocked planted borders, stocking a variety of mature trees and shrubbery, and a paved patio leading to an additional seating area perfect for outdoor entertaining. To one side of the property is a pergola area with a variety of roses, a discreetly designed bin store, a canopy by the utility room door and a timber gate to the front elevation. To the other side of the property is a timber shed providing excellent storage.
Living Room - 8.1m x 3.51m (26'7" x 11'6") into bay window
Kitchen/Dining/Family Room - 8.08m x 7.14m (26'6" x 23'5") max
Utility - 2.62m x 1.57m (8'7" x 5'2")
Main Bedroom - 4.72m x 4.22m (15'6" x 13'10") max
En Suite - 2.31m x 1.3m (7'7" x 4'3")
Bedroom Two - 4.52m x 4.24m (14'10" x 13'11") max
En Suite Two - 2.72m x 1.7m (8'11" x 5'7")
Bedroom Three - 4.27m x 3m (14'0" x 9'10")
Bedroom Four - 3.84m x 2.72m (12'7" x 8'11") max
Bedroom Five - 3.23m x 2.72m (10'7" x 8'11") max
Bathroom - 2.74m x 2.08m (9'0" x 6'10")
Double Garage - 5.38m x 5.21m (17'8" x 17'1") max
Listed by
Market Harborough
Henderson Connellan
Reference: 144567851
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 26/10/2023
Expiry date: 25/10/2033
Current heating cost: £2,481/year
Potential heating cost: £2,495/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #12537715
Property Details
Street: 10 Smyth Close
Town: MARKET HARBOROUGH
Postcode: LE16 7NS
Installation Details
Items: 12 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 11/09/2017
Work Completed: 23/06/2017
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
99% since 2010
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 03/07/2024 (1 year ago) | £675,000 | +98.5% |
| Sold | 26/02/2010 (16 years ago) | £340,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 KINGSTON WAY, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7XB | £490,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached |
| 3 KINGSTON WAY, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7XB | £669,381 | 10/11/2025 | Detached |
| 13 ALVINGTON WAY, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7NF | £545,000 | 20/12/2023 | Detached |
| 3 DOGWOOD DRIVE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7BP | £649,995 | 06/12/2023 | Detached |
| 31 SYCAMORE ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7GU | £365,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| 3 MARLBOROUGH WAY, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7LW | £250,000 | 23/10/2023 | Detached |
| 42 ALVINGTON WAY, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7NF | £545,000 | 13/10/2023 | Detached |
| 31 SYCAMORE ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7GU | £392,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached |
| 11 HANBURY GARDENS, CHURCH LANGTON, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7YJ | £165,322 | 24/07/2023 | Detached |
| 1 COALES GARDENS, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7NY | £550,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached |
| 49 DOGWOOD DRIVE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7BP | £549,995 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 30 SYCAMORE ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7GU | £414,995 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 31 SYCAMORE ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7GU | £409,995 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 43 ALVINGTON WAY, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7NF | £620,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 8 HANBURY GARDENS, CHURCH LANGTON, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7YJ | £885,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 9 BATES CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7NT | £650,000 | 05/12/2022 | Detached |
| 9 TURNPIKE CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7TJ | £465,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| 38 SYCAMORE ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7GU | £634,995 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 34 SYCAMORE ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7GU | £639,995 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 40 SYCAMORE ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7GU | £789,995 | 24/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 5 SMYTH CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7NS | £625,000 | 21/11/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £625,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £534,083 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Harborough. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Harborough. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Harborough.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Robert Smyth School | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Russett Close | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | St Lukes Hospital | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Oasis Stores | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Tanvic Tyres | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Market Harborough | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Market Harborough Medical Centre | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Corby | 9.9 miles |
| University | University of Leicester - The Village | 10.7 miles |
| University | University of Leicester | 11.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total incidents | 62 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert Smyth Academy | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Good — 2 Oct 2017 |
| Ridgeway Primary Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 19 Jun 2012 |
| Brooke House College | Other | 0.6 miles | — (No rating) |
| Market Harborough Church of England Academy | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 17 Jul 2019 |
| Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).