Sold STC Detached

8 CHESTNUT DRIVE

LEICESTER, BUSHBY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE7 9RB

4 baths 3,423 sq ft Listed 14 Jun 2021 (-1825d)

£775,000

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Property details

Floor area

318 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£765,000 Jul 2021

Price per m²

£2,437/m²

Local average

£483,989 (+60.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,738 of 33,755)

Street crime

34 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Detached Dorma Bungalow
  • Six Bedrooms
  • Beautifully presented
  • Flexible Accommodation across 3,300 sq ft
  • Open plan Living/Kitchen/Diner
  • 25ft x 20ft lounge & seperate sitting room
  • 1 Bathroom & 3 Shower Rooms
  • Ample car standing
  • Scenic views to rear
  • No Upward Sales Chain

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A deceptively spacious 6 bedroomed detached dorma bungalow situated within the highly desirable and sought after east Leicestershire village of Bushby, positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac with scenic views of Leicestershire Countryside to the rear. Having been extended and refurbished by the current owners, this beautifully presented, generously proportioned property offers flexible accommodation arranged over two floors (approximately 3,300 sq ft total area).

Location - The sought after village of Bushby lies approximately five miles east of Leicester providing convenient access to the city centre with its professional quarters, mainline railway station & bus services. Thurnby & Bushby village is surrounded by some of Leicestershire's most attractive rolling countryside and enjoys a parish church, public house, village store and a reputable primary school filtering into the renowned Gartree and Beauchamp Colleges at nearby Oadby. Shopping and supermarket facilities are available in Oadby and Tesco Hamilton. Within walking distance is a children's play and recreational area. For the commuter the M1 is accessed at junction 21 which intersects with the M69.

Viewings And Directional Note - All viewings should be arranged through Andrew Granger & Co on . From Leicester proceed east bound via Uppingham Road (A47) proceeding up Thurnby Hill and through Thurnby into Bushby, turning right onto Main Street and left onto Chestnut Drive whereby the property can be easily found on the right hand side towards the end of the close.

Accommodation In Detail - The property is fully equipped with a smart hive system which allows control over the underfloor gas fired central heating on the ground floor and radiators on the 1st floor, security Ring doorbell, 8 CCTV security cameras, burglar alarm, built in smoke detectors, x5 security lights & LED lighting throughout the property.

Ground Floor -

Porch - Double glazed composite entrance door with Upvc double glazed window to front aspect, tiled flooring. Internal door through to Open plan hall.

Open Plan Hall - Open plan to living/kitchen/diner, double doors through to living/kitchen/diner & double doors through to Lounge. Tiled floor, spotlights to ceiling, Upvc double glazed window to front aspect.

Open Plan Living/Kitchen/Diner - 9.114 min x 7.361 max (29'10" min x 24'1" max) - Recently refitted by Wren Kitchen, fitted with a range of modern hi-gloss, grey coloured wall and base level units with Quartz worktop space over and glass splashback, built-in 2 AEG single ovens & AEG Microwave, drawer warmer, AEG 5 ring gas hob with AEG extractor hood over, AEG single wok burner, integrated NEFF dishwasher, INSINKERATOR boiler water tap, industrial kitchen extractor fan. Ladder unit housing VAILLANT combination boiler & pressure tank, tiled floor, double glazed bi-fold doors leading out to rear garden.

Utility Room - 3.792 x 1.412 (12'5" x 4'7") - Refitted with a range of wall and base level units with laminated worktop space over, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, integrated BOSCH washing machine & integrated CDA tumble dryer. Upvc double glazed window to front aspect. Tiled flooring.

Ground Floor Shower Room - 2.147 x 2.108 (7'0" x 6'10") - Fitted with a three piece suite comprising double shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin and low flush W.C. Floor to ceiling tiled walls and tiled floor, wall mounted mirrored cupboard, Upvc double glazed window to side aspect.

Sitting Room - 6.918 x 3.212 (22'8" x 10'6") - Tiled floor, crystal chandelier, Upvc double glazed window to side aspect, Double glazed bi-fold doors leading out to rear garden.

Lounge - 7.669 x 6.320 (25'1" x 20'8") - A generous sized lounge with tiled floor, crystal chandelier, 2x Upvc double glazed windows to front aspect. Aluminium double glazed bi-fold doors leading out to rear garden, door leading through to ground floor bedroom suite.

Ground Floor Guest Bedroom - 5.984 x 3.029 (19'7" x 9'11") - 2x Upvc double glazed windows to front aspect, 1x Upvc double glazed windows to rear aspect, Upvc double glazed door leading out to rear garden. Loft hatch which is part boarded with loft ladder. Tiled flooring.

Ground Floor Guest En-Suite - Fitted with a three piece suite comprising double shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin and low flush W.C. Floor to ceiling tiled walls and tiled floor, wall mounted mirrored cupboard, fitted storage cupboard, Upvc double glazed window to rear aspect.

First Floor -

Landing - Doors giving access to 5 bedrooms and family bathroom.

Bedroom 1 - 5.270 x 3.427 (17'3" x 11'2") - 2x Upvc double glazed windows to rear aspect, radiator, door to ensuite shower room.

En Suite Shower Room - 3.389 x 2.320 (11'1" x 7'7") - Fitted with a three piece suite comprising double shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin and low flush W.C. Floor to ceiling tiled walls and tiled floor, wall mounted mirror with bluetooth, double glazed velux window to side aspect. Upvc double glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom 2 - 6.297 x 4.233 (20'7" x 13'10") - 2x double glazed velux windows to rear, 2x double glazed velux windows to front, radiator.

Bedroom 3 - 5.504 x 3.786 max (18'0" x 12'5" max) - Double glazed velux window to rear, Upvc double glazed window to front, radiator.

Bedroom 4 - 4.327 x 2.684 (14'2" x 8'9") - 2x Double glazed velux window to front, radiator.

Bedroom 5 - 2.697 x 2.529 (8'10" x 8'3") - Double glazed velux window to front, radiator.

Family Bathroom - 5.270 x 2.623 (17'3" x 8'7") - Fitted with a four piece suite comprising 4 person jacuzzi tub with stainless steel mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, double shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin and low flush W.C. Floor to ceiling tiled walls and tiled floor, wall mounted mirror with bluetooth, fitted storage cupboard, double glazed velux window to side aspect, spotlights to ceiling.

Outside - The front of the property provides off road parking for several vehicles, lawn & matures trees. Potential to erect a double garage (Subject to necessary planning/approval), outdoor lighting, outdoor electric double socket & outdoor water tap. The rear garden is a great outside space with lawn & pebbled seating areas, shed and mature trees, garden shed, outdoor lighting, outdoor electric double socket and outdoor water tap. Gated access to both sides of property.

Money Laundering - To comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 any successful purchaser/purchasers will be asked to provide proof of identity and we will therefore need to take copies of a passport/photo driving licence and a recent utility bill (not more than three months old). We will need this information before Solicitors are instructed.

Apprasials & Surveys - If you have a house to sell then we offer a Free Valuation, without obligation.

Andrew Granger & Co undertake all types of Valuations including R.I.C.S. Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Reports, Valuations for probate, capital gains and inheritance tax purposes and Insurance Valuations. For further information contact our Surveying Department on .

Energy Performance Certificate - EPC Rating - C

Listed by

Leicester

Andrew Granger & Co

Reference: 108739160

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 23/08/2020

Expiry date: 22/08/2030

Current heating cost: £1,554/year

Potential heating cost: £1,302/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £7,100

Recommendations

  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • 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

Ground floor

Ground floor

First floor

First floor

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

189% since 2003

Event Date Price % change
Sold 23/07/2021 (4 years ago) £765,000 +188.7%
Sold 19/03/2003 (23 years ago) £265,000

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
21 BRAMLEY ORCHARD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RU £455,000 05/12/2025 Detached
6 DEVENPORTS HILL, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9NF £475,000 11/08/2025 Detached
53 DALBY AVENUE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RE £390,000 28/01/2025 Detached
8 BENNION ROAD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9QF £560,000 14/07/2023 Detached
87 MAIN STREET, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9PL £745,000 04/11/2022 Detached
67 MAIN STREET, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9PL £630,000 07/10/2022 Detached
WINKADALE UPPINGHAM ROAD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RP £2,000,000 30/09/2022 Detached
6 THE COPSE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RW £870,000 26/05/2022 Detached
26 HOLLIES WAY, THURNBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RJ £560,000 12/05/2022 Detached
THE DRIVEWAY ORCHARD END DALBY AVENUE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RE £605,000 06/05/2022 Detached
HOME FARM, 91 MAIN STREET, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9PL £480,000 29/04/2022 Detached
Same street 6 CHESTNUT DRIVE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RB £395,000 17/11/2021 Detached
913B UPPINGHAM ROAD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RR £650,000 29/10/2021 Detached
28 HOLLIES WAY, THURNBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RJ £375,000 30/09/2021 Detached
89D MAIN STREET, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9PL £608,500 17/09/2021 Detached
7 THE CEDARS, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RZ £438,500 18/08/2021 Detached
89C MAIN STREET, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9PL £595,000 29/06/2021 Detached
15 BRAMLEY ORCHARD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RU £486,000 29/06/2021 Detached
913C UPPINGHAM ROAD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RR £715,000 18/06/2021 Detached
5 DEVENPORTS HILL, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9NF £450,000 15/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £395,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £636,211 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 28%
10y growth 60.3%

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: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Main Street 0.1 miles
Shop Thurnby Superstore 0.6 miles
Shop Cranbrook News 0.7 miles
Hospital Leicester Nuffield Hospital 1.8 miles
University University of Leicester - The Village 2.6 miles
University University of Leicester 3.6 miles
Train station Leicester 3.7 miles
Train station Unknown 4.4 miles
Hospital Main Entrance 6.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 12
Criminal damage and arson 7
Anti-social behaviour 5
Public order 4
Drugs 2
Burglary 1
Other theft 1
Possession of weapons 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 34

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
Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 20 Mar 2014
Fernvale Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 7 Nov 2013
Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy Primary 0.9 miles Good — 21 Jan 2024
The City of Leicester College Secondary 1.1 miles Requires improvement — 23 Jan 2020
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Primary 1.3 miles Good — 18 Oct 2012

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.12%
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).