Sold STC Detached

4 FURROW CLOSE

LOUGHBOROUGH, BARROW UPON SOAR, LEICESTERSHIRE LE12 8GT

3 beds 2 baths 1,087 sq ft Listed 6 Sep 2024 (-682d)

£340,000

Reduced on 14 Oct 2024

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

101 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 2007-2011

Last sold

£330,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£3,366/m²

Local average

£449,821 (-24.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,829 of 33,755)

Street crime

42 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Sought After Location
  • Modern Kitchen/Diner
  • Ensuite Shower Room
  • Cul De Sac Location
  • Office Area
  • Enclosed Carport
  • Beautiful Rear Garden
  • EPC Rating - TBC
  • Council Tax Band - D

Additional details

Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private garden

Description

Situated in a highly sought-after village of Barrow upon soar, HomeMove are pleased to offer for sale this beautifully presented three bedroomed detached family home situated in a pleasant cul-de-sac location and early viewing as advised to avoid disappointment.
Embrace the accommodation comprises of, entrance hallway, downstairs WC, lounge, kitchen diner, three first floor bedrooms, ensuite shower room, family bathroom, gardens to front and rear and enclosed carport.
The accommodation is entered via a glazed composite door into the entrance hallway which has stairs rising to the first floor, high gloss ceramic tiled flooring and doors giving access to the following.
DOWNSTAIRS:
The downstairs WC, has a low-level WC with concealed cistern and pushbutton flush, wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap with part tiled walls and tiled flooring.
LOUNGE:
The lounge has a bay window overlooking the front elevation with modern décor, TV point and French doors leading to the rear garden.
KITCHEN/DINER:
A particular feature of the property is the open plan kitchen/ diner which has been remodelled by the current owners to give a modern family living space, the kitchen is fitted with a range of high gloss wall and base units with worksurfaces over, eye-level electric oven and grill and microwave, induction hob with extractor chimney over integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/ freezer, inset spotlights, complimentary tiled splashback’s, ceramic sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, space for family dining table hi gloss ceramic tiled floor and glazed composite door giving access to the rear garden.
UPSTAIRS:
To the first floor there are three well proportioned  bedrooms and a spacious landing which could be used as an office space.
BEDROOM 1:
Bedroom one has a window overlooking the front elevation, with built-in wardrobes and ensuite shower room.
EN SUITE:
The ensuite is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising of, pedestal wash handbasin with low-level WC, walk-in shower cubicle, tiled splashback’s, tiled floor and obscure window to the rear.
BEDROOM 2:
Bedroom two has built-in wardrobes and window overlooking the rear garden.
BEDROOM 3:
Bedroom three has a window overlooking the front elevation.
FAMILY BATHROOM:
Family bathroom is fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising of a panelled bath with shower over and glass side screen, low-level WC, pedestal wash handbasin, with part tiled walls and floor and obscure window to the rear.
OUTSIDE:
To the rear of the property there is a well maintained garden having porcelain tile patio area with artificial grass and raised flower beds.
To the side of the property there is a enclosed carport with double glazed French doors giving access to the garden and power and light.
Situation:
General Information:
Tenure: Freehold. Local Authority: Charnwood Borough Council. The agency website indicates Tax band: D. Energy Rating: TBC. 
Paul Battisson, HomeMove Leicester:
Paul joined HomeMove Estate Agents as Leicestershire’s Partner Agent in 2020 after previously managing a successful high street branch in Syston for 18 years. Paul has built himself a fantastic reputation and client base throughout Leicestershire and is well known in Queniborough, Syston and the surrounding areas. If you’d like a free property valuation or want to register with Paul, please get in touch.
 
* When you make an offer on a property, we are required by law to carry out ID and Financial verification checks. As part of this we will need to see documents including Proof of ID, Address and Financial Statements. HomeMove Estate Agents may be paid a referral fee for introducing clients to their preferred EPC, Conveyancing, Survey and Mortgage service providers. 
 

Listed by

Covering East Midlands

HomeMove Estate Agents LTD

Reference: 152146298

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/09/2024

Expiry date: 04/09/2034

Current heating cost: £656/year

Potential heating cost: £662/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

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13778792

Property Details

Street: 4 Furrow Close

Town: Barrow upon Soar

Postcode: LE12 8GT

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 06/10/2019

Work Completed: 09/09/2019

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

42% since 2007

Event Date Price % change
Sold 10/01/2025 (1 year ago) £330,000 +36.4%
Sold 22/11/2017 (8 years ago) £242,000 +0.8%
Sold 19/12/2014 (11 years ago) £240,000 +3%
Sold 03/08/2007 (18 years ago) £232,950

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
7 SAXON WAY, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8YG £280,000 28/11/2025 Detached
7 LIMESTONE DRIVE, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8XB £600,000 11/08/2025 Detached
54 THIRLMERE ROAD, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8QQ £386,000 09/10/2023 Detached
12 ROMAN CLOSE, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8XY £525,000 28/09/2023 Detached
17 ELMS GROVE, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8SL £448,000 22/09/2023 Detached
7 ULLSWATER AVENUE, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8QR £325,000 08/09/2023 Detached
25 BIRCH AVENUE, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8SJ £425,000 04/08/2023 Detached
37 THIRLMERE ROAD, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8QQ £270,000 28/07/2023 Detached
11 WILLOW ROAD, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8GP £585,000 24/07/2023 Detached
15 LIMESTONE DRIVE, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8XB £583,000 13/07/2023 Detached
31 FLINT LANE, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8GS £585,000 29/06/2023 Detached
82 WILLOW ROAD, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8GQ £468,000 24/02/2023 Detached
9 DAMSON DRIVE, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8YQ £540,000 03/02/2023 Detached
8 BUTTERMERE WAY, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8PG £355,500 20/01/2023 Detached
MORGANS ORCHARD 1 NOTTINGHAM ROAD, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8HZ £459,500 12/01/2023 Detached
7 SAXON WAY, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8YG £260,000 14/12/2022 Detached
17 THIRLMERE ROAD, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8QQ £392,500 01/12/2022 Detached
10 BUTTERMERE WAY, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8PG £360,000 17/11/2022 Detached
6 ENNERDALE ROAD, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8PU £407,500 13/10/2022 Detached
Same street 10 FURROW CLOSE, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8GT £611,000 23/09/2022 Detached
44 FLINT LANE, BARROW UPON SOAR, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 8GS £599,950 31/08/2022 Detached

Street average: £611,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £442,748 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.8%
10y growth 50.1%

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: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Brook Lane 0.2 miles
Shop Barrow Express 0.3 miles
Shop Unknown 0.4 miles
Train station Barrow-upon-Soar 0.6 miles
Train station Quorn & Woodhouse 2.2 miles
University Loughborough University 3.9 miles
University Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park 4.4 miles
Hospital Main Entrance 7.3 miles
Hospital South Entrance 7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 14
Anti-social behaviour 8
Criminal damage and arson 6
Public order 4
Burglary 3
Other theft 3
Shoplifting 2
Vehicle crime 2
Total incidents 42

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
Humphrey Perkins School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 10 May 2020
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 2 Sep 2015
Quorn Hall School Other 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 20 Nov 2023
Rawlins Secondary 1.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Homefield College Other 1.6 miles (No rating)

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.28%
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).