# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (LE16 9FB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 1 RHODES CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE LE16 9FB | | Price | £450,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £450,000 Jan 2019 | ## Description **SUMMARY** ** SSTC - We have buyers urgently looking for similar properties** **DESCRIPTION** Market Harborough is a picturesque medieval 'new town', developed in the 12th century especially to be a market and promote local trade. It has a population of 22,911 and is the administrative headquarters of Harborough District Council. Harborough landmarks include a 14th century church - St. Dionysius, which boasts a breath taking spire and a tourist attraction, 17th century "Old Grammar School", which is a famous building standing on huge oak pillars. Harborough is central to some stunning villages including Great Bowden, Maidwell, Naseby, Cottingham and Foxton, which is also a tourist attraction with its well-used Grand Canal and locks. The A6 now bypasses the town to the east and the A14 which carries east-west traffic is 6 miles to the south. **Entrance Hall**  With double glazed door to front, tiled flooring, radiator and double doors leading to the lounge. **Cloakroom**  Tiling to walls and floor, W.C. wash hand basin, extractor fan and radiator. **Garden Room** 10' 11" max. x 8' ( 3.33m max. x 2.44m ) With double glazed window to rear and radiator. **Lounge** 11' 11" max. x 15' 10" + bay. ( 3.63m max. x 4.83m + bay. ) With double glazed window to front, gas fire place, two radiators and TV point. Double doors lead onto dining room. **Dining Room** 11' 11" max. x 10' 2" ( 3.63m max. x 3.10m ) With double glazed patio doors and radiator. **Kitchen** 13' 7" max. x 10' 8" max. ( 4.14m max. x 3.25m max. ) Fitted kitchen with double glazed window to rear and wall and base units. Stainless steel 1 bowl sink and drainer, work surfaces and tiling to splash. Electric oven, gas hob, cookerhood and radiator. **Utility Room**  With double glazed door to side, wall and base units, work surfaces, cupboards, central heating boiler, plumbing for washing machine and radiator. **Landing**  Stairs to gallery, airing cupboard, radiator and loft access. Gives passage to: **Bedroom One** 15' 11" max into wardrobes. x 11' 11" ( 4.85m max into wardrobes. x 3.63m ) With double glazed window to front, radiator, run of double wardrobes and en suite facility. **En Suite**  Partially tiled with double glazed portrait window to front, W.C. shower cubicle, wash hand basin, extractor fan, shaver point and radiator. **Bedroom Two** 10' 3" x 13' 9" max into wardrobes. ( 3.12m x 4.19m max into wardrobes. ) With double glazed window to rear showing field views, two double built in wardrobes and radiator. **Bedroom Three** 9' 4" x 14' 2" max into wardrobes. ( 2.84m x 4.32m max into wardrobes. ) With double glazed window to front, three built in double wardrobes and radiator. **Bedroom Four** 15' max. x 14' 6" restricted head height. ( 4.57m max. x 4.42m restricted head height. ) With double glazed window to front, three double built in wardrobes and radiator. **Family Bathroom**  Partially tiled with double glazed window to rear, bath, shower, W.C. wash hand basin, extractor fan, shaver point and radiator. **Rear Garden**  Side gated access to front of property, patio area and lawn area with wall and fence surround. Summerhouse, outside tap and boarders with shrubs. **Garage**  Remote up & over doors, power, lighting and rear door to utility. 1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. 5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances. 6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/76636460/1574870) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/76636460/1574872) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/76636460/1574873) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/76636460/1574875) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/76636460/1574877) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/76636460/1574879) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/76636460/1574881) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/76636460/1574882) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/76636460/1574885) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/76636460/1574886) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/76636460/1574889) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/76636460/1574891) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/76636460/1574893) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/76636460/1574896) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 RHODES CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FB | £450,000 | 17/01/2019 | Detached | | 1 RHODES CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FB | £175,950 | 20/09/1999 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 32 FARNDALE VIEW, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FA | £480,000 | 10/11/2025 | Detached | | 5 BROOKFIELD ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9DU | £440,000 | 28/03/2025 | Detached | | 21 HENRY ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PY | £425,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | 103 LUBENHAM HILL, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9DG | £1,200,000 | 30/08/2023 | Detached | | 1 WHEAT CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FP | £345,000 | 04/05/2023 | Detached | | 6 EDMUND CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9LH | £534,950 | 19/12/2022 | Detached | | 16 HARVEST ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FN | £405,000 | 29/11/2022 | Detached | | 3 ELM DRIVE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9DS | £320,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached | | 2 HARVEST ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FN | £440,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached | | 28 BROOKFIELD ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9DU | £435,000 | 04/08/2022 | Detached | | 84 HARVEST ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FN | £474,995 | 03/08/2022 | Detached | | 28 LUBENHAM HILL, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9DQ | £670,000 | 06/07/2022 | Detached | | 11 EDMUND CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9LH | £625,000 | 29/06/2022 | Detached | | 96 HARVEST ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FN | £629,995 | 01/06/2022 | Detached | | 78 HARVEST ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FN | £419,995 | 01/06/2022 | Detached | | 17 BARLEY WAY, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FQ | £495,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | 9 EDMUND CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9LH | £620,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached | | 82 HARVEST ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FN | £349,995 | 19/05/2022 | Detached | | 80 HARVEST ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FN | £349,995 | 29/04/2022 | Detached | | 94 HARVEST ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FN | £504,995 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £508,246 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £533,672 (83 Detached, LE16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -15.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Harborough). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £866/mo - **Realistic:** £962/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,058/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,047/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £96,200 *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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 30.9% - **10y growth:** 47% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Harborough; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.7% - **5y growth (index):** 15% - **10y growth (index):** 44.1% ## 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)