Summary - Eastgate House, 19-23 Humberstone Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3GJ
1 bed 1 bath Residential Development
Rare opportunity for high-density residential conversion near major shopping and transport.
Freehold four-storey building totalling 23,163 sq ft.
Prominent location close to Leicester retail core and transport links.
Gated forecourt parking and secure fenced yard included.
Double glazed windows and gas central heating present.
Potential for residential conversion (subject to planning permission).
Located in a deprived, high-crime, multicultural student neighbourhood.
Very slow broadband — significant upgrade likely required.
Likely refurbishment and service reconfiguration needed for residential use.
This substantial four-storey brick building extends to 23,163 sq ft and sits prominently near Leicester’s retail core. The footprint, gated forecourt parking and robust traditional construction make it a rare city-centre plot for change of use or new residential schemes (subject to planning).
The property currently functions as cellular and open-plan offices with suspended ceilings, gas central heating and double glazed windows. Its size and layout offer flexibility for conversion into high-density residential units, shared housing for students, or a mixed-use scheme that leverages on-site parking and strong pedestrian catchment.
Buyers should note material constraints: the site is in a deprived, high-crime, multicultural student neighbourhood with very slow broadband speeds. Any residential conversion will require planning consent and budget for refurbishment, possible internal reconfiguration, and upgrading of services to modern residential standards.
For investors or developers targeting city-centre rental demand, this freehold acquisition at the stated price provides scale and location advantage. The combination of size, secure parking and proximity to retail and transport makes it suited to schemes aimed at students, private rented sector tenants, or a managed residential portfolio.
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