# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (LE9 1TY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 14 WALNUT LEYS, LEICESTER, COSBY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE9 1TY | | Price | £550,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | TBC | | Last sold | £538,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 25/10/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £955/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - 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/2861-3943-4200-1134-3200) ## Description This impeccably presented detached bungalow on Walnut leys boasts a generous plot and countryside views in a peaceful, sought-after village setting. With spacious reception areas, modern fixtures, a large garden equipped with a summer house, and excellent local amenities, it offers both relaxed and refined living. Parking for several cars and a garage further enhance its appeal. Asking price of £550,000 represneting outstanding value for Cosby. Location In the beating heart of the wonderful village of Cosby, with access to all local amenities within walking distance of Cosby primary school, Cosby library and park alongside local shops and pubs. Public transport nearby: multiple bus stops within walking distance and rail access from Narborough station just over 1 mile away. Located on Walnut Leys, a quiet residential street of predominantly detached properties built mid-20th Century. ## Property Photos - ![Front Driveway](/listings/photos/154338143/1322729) - Front Driveway - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/154338143/1322730) - Hallway - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/154338143/1322731) - Lounge - ![Reception Room](/listings/photos/154338143/1322732) - Reception Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/154338143/1322733) - Dining Room - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/154338143/1322734) - Conservatory - ![Office](/listings/photos/154338143/1322735) - Office - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/154338143/1322736) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/154338143/1322737) - Kitchen - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/154338143/1322738) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/154338143/1322739) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/154338143/1322740) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/154338143/1322741) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/154338143/1322742) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/154338143/1322743) - Bathroom - ![Side Garden](/listings/photos/154338143/1322744) - Side Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/154338143/1322745) - Garden ## Floorplans - ![FLOOR-PLAN](/listings/photos/154338143/1322746) - FLOOR-PLAN ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/154338143/1322747) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #11155601 - **Address:** 14 Walnut Leys, Cosby, LE9 1TY - **Certificate Issued:** 17/08/2015 - **Work Completed:** 16/02/2015 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #8341743 - **Address:** 14 Walnut Leys, Cosby, LE9 1TY - **Certificate Issued:** 15/08/2011 - **Work Completed:** 07/07/2011 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #4440853 - **Address:** 14 Walnut Leys, Cosby, LE9 1TY - **Certificate Issued:** 05/02/2007 - **Work Completed:** 06/11/2006 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #2809262 - **Address:** 14 Walnut Leys, Cosby, LE9 1TY - **Certificate Issued:** 21/06/2005 - **Work Completed:** 26/05/2005 - **Items:** 3 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 WALNUT LEYS, COSBY, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 1TY | £538,000 | 17/02/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 62 MAIN STREET, COSBY, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 1UU | £820,000 | 17/04/2025 | Detached | | 19 THE NOOK, COSBY, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 1RQ | £715,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached | | 4 CAMBRIAN CLOSE, COSBY, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 1UH | £320,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | 44 CHILTERN AVENUE, COSBY, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 1UF | £350,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | 102 CHILTERN AVENUE, COSBY, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 1UF | £350,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached | | 3 BURLEY CLOSE, COSBY, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 1UD | £380,000 | 26/09/2022 | Detached | | 15 RIDGE GARDENS, COSBY, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 1WE | £470,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £486,429 (7 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £425,714 (100 Detached, LE9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +29.2% ## 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 ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.18% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £98,200 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,000/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -3.2% - **10y growth:** 40.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Blaby; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.1% - **5y growth (index):** 16.6% - **10y growth (index):** 51.1% ## 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)