Sold STC Detached

SYSTON LODGE FARM

GOODES LANE, LEICESTER, SYSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE LE7 2JJ

4 beds 1 baths 197 m² Listed 18 Dec 2025 (-215d)

£500,000

Reduced on 22 Oct 2024

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

197 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

E

Last sold

£480,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£2,538/m²

Local average

£485,337 (+3%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,954 of 33,755)

Street crime

116 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Detached character property
  • Four double bedrooms
  • Multiple, spacious reception rooms
  • Vast amounts of storage with storerooms and two cellar rooms
  • Private off street parking for multiple vehicles alongside a double garage
  • Well maintained front and side gardens
  • Short walk from the high street and train station
  • Period Charm

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Welcome to this charming and spacious 4-bedroom detached former farmhouse, a true gem located on the outskirts of Syston. With a rich history dating back to the 18th century, this home offers a unique blend of wonderful character features and modern living, having been lovingly owned by the same family for almost 40 years.
As you approach the property, you are greeted by a beautifully maintained front garden, primarily laid to lawn. The original farmhouse forms the front part of the home, with period features such as beautiful fireplaces, oak flooring and ceiling beams. Towards the front there are two reception rooms, each boasting feature fireplaces that create a cosy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests.
As you work towards the rear of the property, you are greeted with a spacious family room currently serving as a vibrant games room and bar, offering plenty of space for family activities and social gatherings. The well-appointed kitchen is designed for practicality and convenience, with ample storage and workspace and access out to the side garden and a gravelled driveway with a double garage, providing additional parking or excellent storage.
Upstairs, the property offers four generously sized bedrooms, each filled with natural light and offering excellent storage space. The family bathroom is complemented by an additional WC, ensuring comfort and convenience for the whole family.
The property is surrounded by well-maintained gardens on both the front and side, providing an ideal space for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply enjoying the tranquillity of this peaceful location.
This characterful property combines historical charm with modern comforts, making it an ideal family home. Its prime location on the outskirts of Syston offers the perfect balance of rural serenity and easy access to local amenities, schools, and transport links. Don't miss the opportunity to make this delightful property your own.
EPC Rating: E

Listed by

Oadby

Sheldon Bosley Knight

Reference: 170416583

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 14/01/2019

Expiry date: 13/01/2029

Current heating cost: £2,449/year

Potential heating cost: £1,622/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £21,550

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

All

Price history

118% since 2007

Event Date Price % change
Sold 13/02/2026 (5 months ago) £480,000 +118.2%
Sold 21/09/2007 (18 years ago) £220,000 —

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
27 GOODES AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JH £535,000 22/08/2025 Detached
Same street 52 GOODES LANE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JJ £295,950 18/02/2025 Semi-detached
29 GOODES LANE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JL £488,250 30/09/2022 Detached
Same street 32 GOODES LANE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JJ £298,000 26/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 90 GOODES LANE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JJ £295,000 09/09/2022 Detached
31 PINE DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PZ £291,000 17/12/2021 Detached
Same street 14 GOODES LANE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JJ £230,000 27/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £279,738 (4 sales)

Area average: £438,083 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 12%
10y growth 42.6%

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

1y (index) 4.3%
5y (index) 20.8%
10y (index) 52.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Charnwood. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £860/mo
Realistic £955/mo
Optimistic £1,051/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Charnwood.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

89 Pembroke Avenue

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Quenby Crescent 0.3 miles
Bus stop Barkby Road Cemetery 0.3 miles
Shop Bargain Booze 0.4 miles
Shop Mace 0.4 miles
Train station Syston 0.5 miles
Train station Leicester North 3.1 miles
Hospital Leicester Nuffield Hospital 3.3 miles
Hospital Main Entrance 5.2 miles
University University of Leicester 5.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 39
Anti-social behaviour 21
Shoplifting 15
Burglary 10
Public order 9
Criminal damage and arson 7
Other theft 5
Drugs 4
Vehicle crime 4
Possession of weapons 2
Total incidents 116

Within 1 mile during May 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 Merton Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 28 Aug 2014
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy Primary 0.7 miles Good — 7 Jan 2015
Wreake Valley Academy Secondary 0.9 miles Good — 24 Mar 2022
The Roundhill Academy Secondary 0.9 miles Requires improvement — 26 Sep 2023
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary 0.9 miles Good — 3 Sep 2012

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.19%
Max investor price (0.8%) £119,375
Target investor price (1%) £95,500
  • 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).