High Street, Barwell

FULL DESCRIPTION Investment Opportunity - The Shenton Development, Barwell (LE9 8DS)
A standout opportunity to acquire four newly constructed, timber-frame homes in the sought-after village of Barwell, Leicestershire. Completed in 2024 to an exceptional standard, The Shenton is a boutique development comprising four stylish two-bedroom properties with strong performance across both long-term and short-term rental markets.

Location & Appeal
Tucked away in a quiet enclave at the heart of the village, these homes offer a rare combination of tranquillity and convenience. Unlike the typical outskirt new builds, The Shenton sits centrally within Barwell, making it highly desirable for families, professionals, and short-stay guests alike.

Design & Construction
Built in 2024 using modern timber-frame construction, these homes offer outstanding energy efficiency and modern aesthetics. Delivered by local independent builders, the attention to detail is evident in every corner-from premium kitchens and bathrooms to top-grade insulation and combi boilers that enhance comfort and reduce running costs.

Each home features private landscaped gardens and off-street parking to the rear, accessed through an elegant central archway.
 

87 HIGH STREET Plot 1 - Overcroft (Approx. 706 sq. ft)
A spacious two-bedroom home featuring:

Large open-plan kitchen/diner with bi-fold doors to the garden

Two double bedrooms including a master with en-suite

Family bathroom and generous first-floor lounge

Long Term Let Potential £1,100pcm
Short Term - Circa £90 a night - Sleeping 4 

87A/B/C HIGH STREET Thoughtfully designed layouts including:

Ground floor lounge to front and kitchen/diner to rear with patio doors

Under-stairs WC and storage cupboard

Two double bedrooms and fitted bathroom upstairs

Long Term Let Potential £1,000pcm each
Short Term Let Potential £75 per night - Based on 4 beds 

PLOT THREE 2 Bedroom House (Approx 620 sq. ft) on the ground floor there is an open plan layout with the lounge to the front and kitchen diner to the rear with patio doors leading out to the garden. Also benefits from a storage cupboard and downstairs WC underneath the stairs. On the first floor there are 2 double bedrooms and fitted bathroom. 

PLOT FOUR 2 Bedroom House (Approx 620 sq. ft) On the ground floor there is the lounge to the front and kitchen diner to the rear with patio doors leading to the garden. Separating the rooms there is a large storage cupboard and underneath the stairs there is a downstairs WC. On the first floor there are 2 double bedrooms and fitted bathroom. 

RENTAL PERFORMANCE & INVESTMENT RETURNS Long-Term Letting:
Fully let, the development produces approximately £50,000 per annum in stable rental income.

Short-Term Letting (Airbnb):
Three of the four units have been successfully run as short-term lets, achieving £78 per night with an average 70% occupancy, generating around £80,000 gross per annum.
This opens a lucrative alternative for investors seeking flexible income with higher yields. 

HERITAGE & STORY The development takes its name from Captain John Shenton, a Royalist officer who escaped after the Battle of Worcester in 1642 and sought refuge near Barwell. According to local legend, he buried his valuables in a moat and hid in a tree-later known as Captain Shenton's Tree. Though the tree fell in 1942, a plaque on Ashby Road in Hinckley marks the spot, linking the homes to the area's rich historical roots.