Summary - THE RIVER BUILDINGS, 28 APARTMENT 31 WESTERN ROAD LEICESTER LE3 0GR
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact modern apartment with parking close to university and city amenities.
Bright open-plan living with Juliette-style balcony
Sleek modern kitchen with ample storage and worktop space
Bedroom with built-in wardrobes and laminate flooring throughout
Lift access, phone intercom and secure gated off-street parking
Leasehold tenure; ground rent £150 (small)
Electric room heaters only; no gas central heating
Located in a cosmopolitan student neighbourhood; higher-than-average crime
Average size apartment — approximately 527 sq ft
This bright fourth-floor apartment in River Buildings offers a compact, contemporary home ideal for first-time buyers wanting straightforward city living. The open-plan living area maximises space and light, with glazed doors opening to a Juliette-style balcony and a sleek modern kitchen with plenty of storage.
The bedroom includes built-in wardrobes and the bathroom is fitted with a shower-over-bath. Wooden laminate flooring runs through the apartment, giving a clean, low-maintenance finish. Lift access, a phone intercom and secure gated off-street parking add practical convenience for everyday life.
Buyers should note the property is leasehold with a modest ground rent of £150 and is electrically heated using room heaters rather than gas central heating. The surrounding area is classified as a cosmopolitan, multicultural student neighbourhood with above-average crime and higher local deprivation; proximity to the city centre, universities and amenities will suit those prioritising location and transport links.
Overall, this apartment provides an accessible city-base with modern finishes and parking, suited to buyers who value location and low up-front maintenance over larger living space or traditional heating systems.
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