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10 SMYTH CLOSE

MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE LE16 7NS

5 beds 3 baths 2,196 sq ft Listed 9 Feb 2024 (-863d)

£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

“Extensive Proportions in An Exclusive Location!”
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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

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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).

5y growth 17.5%
10y growth 63.9%

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

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 14.6%
10y (index) 41.7%

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: £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 0.14%
Max investor price (0.8%) £120,125
Target investor price (1%) £96,100
  • 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).