3 bed detached bungalow for sale

Station Road, Leicester LE7

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History & Construction

Originally built circa 1929 as a single-storey bungalow, the property featured four principal rooms and a bathroom. The construction is of solid 9-inch external brick walls, with 41⁄2-inch internal walls, all internally plastered and externally rendered.

The roof is a tiled structure supported by timber beams and laths, designed without internal joists or felt. It remains open to the loft, which is well-insulated and accessible via a pull-down ladder in the hallway. Most ceilings are lathe and plaster, with the exception of the dining room, which uses plasterboard. Ceiling heights are above average at approximately 2.58m.

Floors are primarily constructed of timber planks nailed to timber joists, allowing crawl-space access underneath. The hallway is the exception, featuring a solid tiled floor beneath the carpet. All other areas are carpeted, apart from the kitchen which has a tiled floor.

The windows remain the original timber-framed single-glazed units.

Extensions

In the 1950s, the property was significantly extended—doubling the plot width and adding a lounge, kitchen, and detached garage. The lounge extension mirrors the original 9-inch brick construction, while the kitchen is a lean-to style built with 41⁄2-inch brick walls and a lower-level solid tiled floor. A small external pantry is attached to the kitchen.

Services & Utilities

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  Gas: Installed circa 1965, initially supplied as town gas and later converted to natural gas. The gas meter is in the garage, with galvanised external pipework running to the lounge, then internally to the kitchen and second bedroom (which contains a disused gas fire). Current supplier: British Gas.
  
  
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  Heating: The original heating boiler (installed c1965 and converted to natural gas) is currently not in use and partially drained. A matching gas cooker/oven (also unused) remains in place.
  
  
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  Hot Water: Provided via a gravity-fed system from the boiler to a hot water cylinder located in the bathroom, with a basic thermostat. An immersion heater is also installed for summer use.
  
  
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  Distribution: Hot water is piped to the kitchen, bathroom/shower, and both main bedrooms (which include wash hand basins).
  
  
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  Heating System: A two-pipe steel radiator system (with TRVs added later) runs beneath the floors. The heating pump is located under the dining room floor, with a feed and expansion tank in the loft. The system is currently non-operational.
  
  
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  Electricity: Supplied via an E7 meter (located in Bedroom 1) with a rds teleswitch. The last electrical upgrade was around 1965 and includes a semi-ring main with rewireable fuses. Lighting circuits lack earth wiring and run through outdated concealed conduit. The entire electrical system is due for full replacement and certification. Current supplier: E.on.
  
  
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  Telecoms: Previously connected via overhead lines to a pole outside No. 62. Service is currently disconnected; there is no broadband installed.
  
  
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  Water: Supplied via a meter located at the front boundary. The incoming supply, believed to be lead, enters under the lounge and into the dining room. Water is distributed via internal copper piping to the kitchen, bathroom, outside tap, loft tanks, and the wash hand basins in the two main bedrooms. Current supplier: Severn Trent Water.
  
  
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  Drainage: Now connected to the mains combined drainage system (via stwa), with original private connections to an inspection cover in the rear garden. Rainwater is managed via soakaways, reflected in reduced water charges.
  
  

Asbestos Consideration

Asbestos testing was carried out in 2011 for walls and ceilings, with no asbestos detected. However, given the age of the floor tiles (early 1960s), further testing for asbestos-containing materials (acm) is recommended. The boiler flue is cement-based asbestos, and the gas fire has a gcl asbestos flue terminal.

Legal & EPC

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  The property is currently not registered with the Land Registry (documentation is paper-based).
  
  
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  No Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is available.
  
  

Plot & External Features

The site occupies a generous plot of approximately 1/3 acre. The frontage measures approximately 20m, tapering to 17m at the rear boundary, with a total depth of around 80m. This includes:

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  A 20m deep driveway
  
  
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  The bungalow structure (approx. 5m deep)
  
  
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  Extensive mature lawned rear gardens with established trees
  
  

Room Dimensions

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  Bedroom 1: 3.98m x 3.37m x 2.57m (plus bay)
  
  
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  Bedroom 2: 3.99m x 3.69m x 2.525m
  
  
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  Bedroom 3: 3.36m x 2.69m x 2.59m
  
  
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  Bathroom: 2.40m x 2.106m x 2.583m
  
  
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  Hallway: 4.141m x 1.135m x 2.583m
  
  
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  Dining Room: 3.75m x 3.67m x 2.575m
  
  
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  Lounge: 4.960m x 3.6m x 2.578m
  
  
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  Kitchen: 4.175m x 1.83m x 2.216m
  
  
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  Old Conservatory: 4.36m x 2.29m
  
  
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  Garage: 5.822m x 2.244m
  
  
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  Shed: 3.24m x 2.12m
  
  

Summary & Development Potential

While the property requires comprehensive refurbishment and modernisation, it sits on a substantial plot within a sought-after residential location. Similar properties in the area have undergone significant redevelopment, and this site—featuring a double-width frontage—offers excellent potential for transformation into a high-value family residence with on-site parking and garage facilities

Material information:

The information above has been provided by the vendor, agent and goto Group and may not be accurate. Please refer to the property’s Legal Pack. (You can download this once you have registered your interest against the property). This pack provides material information which will help you make an informed decision before proceeding. It may not yet include everything you need to know so please make sure you do your own due diligence as well.



This property is for sale by Online Auction. The Online Modern Method of Auction is a flexible buyer friendly method of purchase. The purchaser will have 56 working days to exchange and complete once the draft contract is received by the buyer’s solicitor (or 10 working days after receipt of the buyer’s premium, whichever is earlier). Allowing the additional time to exchange and complete on the property means interested parties can proceed with traditional residential finance. Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer with be required to put down a non-refundable reservation fee called a Buyer’s Premium. This secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. The buyer will be required to agree to our terms and conditions prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation form and all terms and conditions can be found on the online Auction website or requested from our Auction Department.



Please note this property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price which is typically no more than 10% in excess of the Starting Bid. Both the Starting Bid and Reserve Price can be subject to change. Our primary duty of care is to the vendor. Terms and conditions apply to the Modern Method of Auction, which is operated by goto Auctions.



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Auctioneer's Comments:

This property is for sale by Online Auction which is a flexible and buyer friendly method of purchase. The purchaser will not be exchanging contracts on the fall of the virtual hammer but will be given 56 working days in which to complete the transaction, from the date the Draft Contract is issued by the seller’s solicitor. By giving a buyer time to exchange contracts on the property, means normal residential finance can be arranged.



The Buyer’s Premium secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. Fees paid to the Auctioneer reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and are paid in addition to the purchase price and are considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax. Further clarification on this must be sought from your legal representative. The buyer will be required to sign a Reservation form to confirm acceptance of terms prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation form and all terms and conditions can be found in the Legal Pack which can be downloaded for free from our website or requested from our Auction Department.



Buyer Fees

Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer will be required to make payment of a non-refundable Buyer’s Premium of £6,600 including VAT a Legal Pack fee of £396 including VAT. This secures the transaction and takes the property off the market.

Stamp Duty Land Tax (sdlt) is applicable if you buy a property or land over a certain price in England, Wales or Northern Ireland

Disclaimer

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