Summary - SOUTH COTTAGE SAFFRON ROAD WIGSTON LE18 4UQ
2 bed 1 bath Detached
Period charm with a large garden and strong modern connectivity for buyers ready to renovate.
Two double bedrooms with bay-fronted lounge and separate dining room
Large wrap-around garden with scope to extend (subject to consents)
Off-street driveway parking
FTTP broadband and mains gas central heating installed
EPC rating E; solid brick walls likely uninsulated
Requires updating and refurbishment throughout
Tree Preservation Orders may restrict some external works
Local area: higher crime and socioeconomic deprivation
This detached Victorian cottage on Saffron Road brings genuine period character and a large private plot to a compact two-bedroom layout. Bay-fronted lounge, separate dining room with a feature fireplace, and generous gardens create a flexible home with visible potential. Fibre-to-the-premises and mains gas heating are practical modern benefits.
The property requires updating throughout — fittings and decor are dated and the building would benefit from renovation works, which presents scope for added value. Solid brick walls are presumed uninsulated, and the Energy Performance Certificate is an E, so buyers should budget for insulation and energy improvements. There is scope to extend subject to planning, but note Tree Preservation Orders in the area that could affect some external works.
Practical positives include off-street parking, a separate WC, and good broadband and mobile signals. The large garden plot offers room for landscaping, extension or outbuildings. However, the local area shows higher crime and deprivation levels, so purchasers should weigh location factors alongside the property’s price and renovation potential.
This home will suit first-time buyers or small families ready to invest time and money to modernise. If you want a period cottage with room to personalise and expand, and you can manage refurbishment work, this offers good long-term upside on a sizeable plot.
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