Summary - 19 SHAKESPEARE STREET LEICESTER LE2 7NN
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Ideal first home with garden, parking and fast fibre broadband.
2 double bedrooms with fireplace and fitted wardrobes
Kitchen-diner with room for a small dining table
Decent rear garden with large decking and side access
Off-street parking/driveway to the side
FTTP broadband and excellent mobile signal
EPC E; solid brick walls likely uninsulated — energy upgrades advised
Area is very deprived with very high crime; insurance considerations
Medium flood risk — verify flood maps and insurance costs
This two-bedroom semi-detached house on Shakespeare Street offers a sensible, affordable entry into the Leicester market. The layout is straightforward: a reception room with a fireplace, a kitchen-diner, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Accommodation is an average size for the type and efficient for a small family, couple or let to professionals.
Practical benefits include off-street parking, a decent rear garden with decking, and full-fibre (FTTP) broadband — useful for home working or tenants. The property dates from the early 20th century and retains solid brick construction; there is scope to extend subject to planning, which could add value for owners who want extra space.
Important considerations are factual and material. The immediate area scores as very deprived with very high recorded crime rates; buyers should factor local safety and insurance implications into their decision. The home currently has an EPC rating of E, likely no wall insulation (solid brick as built), and was constructed c.1900–1929, so targeted insulation, heating checks and potential improvements may be needed. Flooding risk is medium — check local flood maps and consider appropriate measures and insurance costings.
For first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors the price and plot are compelling: freehold tenure, low council tax band A, fast broadband, and good transport links. However, budget for energy upgrades, routine maintenance and a careful assessment of local risks before committing. Internal viewing will best show the accommodation and garden potential.
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