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Colton Street, The Squirrel Building, LE1

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

549 sq ft

51 sq m

Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Key features

  • Leasehold Property
  • Two Bedrooms (One En-Suite)
  • Ideal Investment or First Time Buyer Opportunity
  • Located in the Heart of Leicester City Centre.
  • Lift
  • Offered for Sale with No Upward Chain

Description

Modern Two-Bedroom Apartment in Prime City Centre Location – The Squirrels, Leicester

Located in the highly sought-after Squirrel Building, right in the heart of Leicester City Centre, this two-bedroom apartment offers a perfect blend of modern living and city convenience.

The apartment features a spacious lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a separate WC—ideal for flexible living arrangements.

Perfectly positioned for city life, the property boasts immediate access to public transport, a wide array of shops, cafes, restaurants, and all the amenities Leicester has to offer.

The property is offered for sale with No Upward Chain and would make an ideal investment opportunity on a buy to let basis or comfortable home.

Currently tenanted until September 2025.

Information
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease: 999 years from 1 January 2005
Ground Rent: £135.59 per year
Current Service Charge: £1258.44 per year
Buildings insurance contribution for 2024 £356.52 per year
Council Tax Band: B Leicester City Council
EPC Rating: D
The Squirrels Management Company Ltd
Broadband speeds available 1130Mb


EPC Rating: D

Entrance Hallway

Step into a spacious L-shaped hallway featuring attractive laminate flooring and a wall-mounted radiator equipped with a thermostatic valve for efficient temperature control. The hallway includes an intercom system an airing cupboard that houses the hot water tank.

Lounge/Diner

4.93m x 3.91m

A lounge/dining area featuring a walk-in bay window to the front elevation, allowing for plenty of natural light. The room benefits from laminate flooring and a wall-mounted radiator.

Kitchen

3m x 2.54m

The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and eye-level units, complemented by a rolled-edge work surface. It features a four-ring electric hob with an electric oven below and an extractor fan above. A tiled splashback adds a practical and stylish touch. The single-drain stainless steel sink includes a mixer tap. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, and the dishwasher is integrated. Additionally, the kitchen benefits from an integrated fridge and freezer. The flooring is finished in vinyl.

Bedroom One

3.1m x 3.23m

A spacious double bedroom featuring a window to the rear elevation, laminate flooring, and a radiator with a thermostatic valve. This bedroom also benefits from access to an en-suite.

En-Suite

1.14m x 1.35m

A white bathroom suite featuring a low-level WC, and a pedestal wash hand basin. The walls are half tiled for a clean, contemporary look, complemented by vinyl flooring. Additional features include a heated towel rail and an extractor fan.

Bedroom Two

3.1m x 3.14m

A spacious double bedroom featuring a large picture window to the rear elevation, allowing for plenty of natural light. A radiator with thermostatic valve is positioned beneath the window. The room is finished with laminate flooring.

Bathroom

2m x 1.63m

The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a panel bath with mixer tap and a Triton electric shower. The shower area is fully tiled. Additional features include a pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps, a close-coupled WC, vinyl flooring, and a heated towel rail. The bathroom also benefits from a shaver point and an extractor fan.

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Band: B
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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About Focus Property Sales and Management, Leicester

115 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, LE2 3AH

Thank you for taking the time to visit our page here at Focus Property Sales & Management.

With more than 50 years combined experience we believe that we know what is important and how best to help our clients. Whether you are looking to buy your first home or moving on to your next, we will ensure that the process is explained from the outset, clients? expectations are set and we will stick to our promises.

If you are looking to rent or if you are a landlord, our lettings team can help with everything you may need. Tenants can sit back and relax while we work to ensure a smooth viewing to move in and beyond.

Having worked with individual investors for more than 20 years we can offer help, from sourcing the next property for your portfolio through to renovation and of course finding the best tenants. If you already have a portfolio, when was it last reviewed to check the rents meet with the current markets? By helping our landlords achieve the best rental figures we, more often than not, cover our own management fees.

We have combined good, old-fashioned values with state-of-the-art technology to bring you the best experience possible.

Our viewing team will ensure that properties are shown in the best light and that we are there to give honest and unbiased advice to tenants and buyers alike.

In short, our ethos is that we care about what we do. As a small company, we are able to offer the individual attention to each and every property and customer. Our goal is to make your experience happy and stress-free.

Contact us now for an informal chat about how best we can help you achieve your goal.

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