Summary - FLAT 40, THE PICK BUILDING, 70 WELLINGTON STREET, LEICESTER LE1 6HB
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Spacious character apartment with parking and central transport links.
No upward chain; top-floor duplex with lift access
Northeast-facing balcony with city views
Large master bedroom with en-suite and built-in wardrobe
One allocated gated parking space included
Full fibre broadband; integrated Bosch appliances
Leasehold — approx 100–110 years remaining, solicitor to verify
Service charge £2,057pa; ground rent £150pa
High local crime and area deprivation — consider security and rental demand
Set over the top two floors of a converted Victorian knitwear factory, this two-bedroom duplex offers generous rooms, high windows and a northeast-facing balcony with city views. The apartment is arranged with an open-plan living/dining room, a fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a large master with en-suite. Full fibre broadband and an allocated gated parking space add everyday convenience in a central location close to the railway station and cultural quarter.
The building blends period character and modern fittings: wooden floors, inset spotlights, built-in wardrobes and integrated Bosch appliances. Practical features include lift access, useful understairs storage, and recent partial cladding replacement to the rear. The property is offered with no upward chain, so completion can be straightforward subject to legal checks.
Important practical points for buyers: this is a leasehold apartment with ongoing service charge and ground rent, an EPC rating of E, and the surrounding neighbourhood has a high crime and deprivation index. Some lenders may have specific requirements because of external cladding history, so prospective purchasers should check mortgage eligibility and confirm lease details with their solicitor.
This home suits someone seeking a spacious city-base with character — either an investor targeting central rental demand (student and professional lets) or a buyer wanting an immediate move-in duplex with scope to personalise. The apartment’s size, parking and central location are strong selling points, but verify lease, service charges and mortgage options early in the process.
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