Summary - Flat 26, 26-28, Princess Road West, LEICESTER LE1 6TS
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Affordable centrally located flat ideal for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors.
- Ground-floor one-bedroom flat, c.366 sq ft, efficient open-plan layout
- Bright lounge with large windows and contemporary fitted kitchen
- Generous double bedroom with built-in storage
- Modern bathroom with bath and overhead shower
- Leasehold property — service charge approx £1,800pa, ground rent £300pa
- Heating via electric room heaters — potentially higher running costs
- Located in student-heavy, cosmopolitan area — strong rental demand
- Small footprint and city-centre setting; limited external/private space
This compact ground-floor one-bedroom flat sits in the centre of Leicester, offering straightforward, low-maintenance city living. The open-plan lounge and modern kitchen maximise a modest footprint (c. 366 sq ft), while a generous double bedroom and contemporary bathroom make the layout practical for a single occupant or couple.
The location is the flat’s strongest asset: walkable to Leicester Railway Station, frequent bus routes, the University of Leicester and the Royal Infirmary. Excellent mobile signal and city amenities nearby support professional tenants or first-time buyers seeking convenience and rental demand from students and hospital staff.
Important tenure and running-cost facts are clear: the property is leasehold, with an estimated service charge of £1,800pa and ground rent around £300pa. Heating is by electric room heaters, which can mean higher running costs compared with gas central heating. The wider area is classified as a cosmopolitan, student-heavy neighbourhood and shows higher deprivation, which supports lettability but may bring increased street activity and noise.
For investors this flat offers easy-to-manage rental potential; for first-time buyers it presents an affordable city base with scope for cosmetic updating to add value. Buyers should factor in leasehold costs and heating/service arrangements when assessing long-term affordability.
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