The Horizon, LE1 3UN

Property Description

Situated on the 14th floor of the highly sought-after Horizon development, this refurbished one-bedroom apartment offers breathtaking panoramic views over Leicester’s skyline and the added benefit of an external balcony. Designed for contemporary city living, the apartment features a bright and spacious kitchen/lounge with balcony access, a well-proportioned double bedroom, and a bathroom with both bath and shower.

The Horizon benefits from a communal main entrance at 2 Navigation Street, concierge service in the foyer, access to two lifts and emergency stairways, secure postal boxes, and a basement car park (registration required with the management company). The building has recently been renovated in compliance with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and holds certification. Offered with no upward chain, the property presents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, professionals, or investors, with an estimated rental income of approximately £9,000 per annum — equating to around a 10.5% return on investment.

Navigating Through the Property

The hallway (8.6m x 1.3m max) features a wall-mounted electric heater, several coat hooks, a notice board, fuse box, video intercom system, heating control, and newly laid laminated wood flooring. The bedroom (3.2m x 2.8m max) includes two half-height double-glazed windows, heavy-duty carpet, a wall-mounted electric heater, and telephone/Internet socket. The bathroom (2.1m x 1.7m max) is fitted with a standard-size bathtub and shower fixtures, safety handles, storage cabinet, basin, mirror, toilet, draining rack, wall-mounted heater, extractor, and new heavy-duty lino flooring.

The kitchen/lounge (6.3m x 4.0m max) includes an integral electric hot water tank, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer, oven, hob, extractor, matching sink unit, and drainer. There are multiple Internet/TV sockets, four half-height double-glazed windows, two full-height windows, and a balcony door. The room also comes with a reinforced glass-top dining table and four foldable chairs, and the flooring has recently been replaced with laminated wood. The external balcony (4.9m long) features new aluminium decking, freshly repainted handrails and panels, and comes with outdoor seating including a bistro set and sofa seat.

Location and Amenities

The Horizon is in a prime city centre location, within walking distance of Leicester Railway Station, St Margaret’s Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, Highcross and Haymarket shopping centres, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, universities, Abbey Park, theatres, cinema, and nightlife.

Leasehold Details

• Lease: 150 years from 2006 — 131 years remaining

• Ground Rent: £150 per annum (payable half yearly)

• Service Charge: £2,450 per annum

• Management Company: Pinnacle

Contact

For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact:

Kings Real Estate