Summary - 13, ASHBY ROAD DE12 7QF
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Period three-bed semi in Donisthorpe — large garden and countryside views, but needs full modernisation..
No upward chain; freehold Victorian semi with period features
Large rear garden with countryside views and useful outbuildings
Off-street parking for one car; nearby village amenities and walks
Three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility, two WCs
EPC G; significant modernisation, heating and insulation required
Oil-fired boiler and radiators; ongoing running costs likely higher
Approx 918 sq ft; solid brick walls probably uninsulated
Average broadband/mobile; area classed as relatively deprived
A Victorian three-bedroom semi presents a clear renovation opportunity in Donisthorpe, offered with no upward chain and freehold tenure. The house retains period features — high ceilings, bay windows and solid brick walls — which give scope to restore character while improving layout and finishes. Its footprint (circa 918 sq ft) suits a young family or couple seeking affordable village living with countryside on the doorstep.
Practical advantages include a large rear garden with clear views over open countryside, useful outbuildings and off-street parking to the front. Internally there is a spacious front lounge with bay window, separate dining room, kitchen with adjoining utility, ground-floor shower room/WC and a first-floor bathroom alongside three bedrooms. Nearby National Forest walks, local pubs and good-rated primary schools add lifestyle appeal.
Buyers should factor in significant modernisation: the property is EPC rated G, runs on an oil boiler and radiators, and is likely to have uninsulated solid brick walls. Cosmetic and services upgrades are needed (kitchen, bathrooms, heating, insulation and likely redecoration), which should be allowed for in budget and timing. Broadband and mobile signals are average and the area scores as relatively deprived, which may affect resale timing and values.
This home will suit buyers wanting to add value through improvement — families seeking a characterful home near countryside walks or hands-on renovators after a period property with garden space. For anyone seeking a move-in-ready purchase, the level of work required is material and should be confirmed by survey.
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