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Lounge/Diner
Lounge/Diner
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1 bedroom apartment for sale

Watkin Road, Leicester
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Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
613 sq ft / 57 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold | 134 yrs left
Ground rent: £150 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge: £2,887.96 per annum
Council tax: Band C
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Mains supply
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold (134 years remaining)
  • A Large 1 Bedroom Apartment
  • Large Lounge/Diner
  • Kitchen with white goods
  • Bedroom
  • Bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Allocated Parking
  • Fully DG & GCH
  • Close to the LRI & DMU
  • Council Tax Band: C
A BEAUTIFUL LARGE ONE Double Bedroom apartment situated on the highly popular FREEMENS MEADOW development, which is situated on the outskirts of the City Centre allowing you to enjoy city life without having to live in the middle of it. The apartment also offers great outdoor space due to its balcony.

The property benefits from entrance hall, large Lounge/Diner, Separate Kitchen, comprising of gas hob and electric oven, extractor fan, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, Balcony, Bedroom and Bathroom, fully gas central heated, full double glazing and car park space.

The Apartment is ideal for people who are looking for easy commuting to the City Centre, Leicester University, De Montfort University as well as the Leicester Royal Infirmary Hospital, fosse park shopping centre and Local Shops, bars and restaurants. The property is currently being rented out on an Assured Short Hold Tenancy Agreement which is fixed until May 2025 with a rental figure of £900pcm.

Entrance Hall - Front door, ceiling light point, radiator, carpeted flooring, storage cupboard, phone entry, doors leading to lounge/dining room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

Lounge/Diner - 10.36m x 9.60m (34 x 31'6) - Ceiling spot light points, radiators, carpeted flooring, TV media point, double glazed window and double glazed patio door leading to the balcony

Kitchen - 2.39m x 2.29m (7'10 x 7'6) - Ceiling spot lights, double glazed window, fully fitted kitchen offering base and wall cupboards, worktop with stainless steel sink and drainer, hot and cold mixer tap over, gas hob, electric oven and extractor fan, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tiled flooring.

Bedroom - 3.58m x 3.02m (11'9 x 9'11) - Ceiling light point, radiator, double glazed window, carpeted flooring and TV point.

Bathroom - Ceiling light points, towel radiator, tiled flooring, extractor fan, shaving point, three piece suite, comprising of bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level flush toilet.

Externally - Balcony with lighting, allocated parking space, communal gardens with flower beds and shrubs.

Additional Property Information - - The Apartment offers a lease with 134 years left.
- Service charge: £721.99 per quarterly
- Ground Rent: £150 per year
- Council Tax Band: C
- EPC: C (79)

Additional Information -

How To Make An Offer - Please email with any offers along with proof of funds and mortgage in principle. Please include a photo ID and a recent utility bill with your current address this will then be submitted to the vendor.

Money Laundering - In line with current money laundering regulations, prospective buyers will be asked to provide us with a photo I.D. (e.g. Passport, driving license, bus pass, etc) and proof of address (e.g. Current utility bill, bank statement, etc). We ask for your cooperation in this matter as this information will be required before a sale can be agreed.

Agents Note - These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees, or third parties should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. All photographs, measurements, floor plans, and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. All services and appliances have not and will not be tested by Abbey Lettings & Sales. Lease details and service ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to the exchange of contracts. No person in this firm's employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. We retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this Property.

Referrals - Abbey Lettings and Sales provide a range of services to our vendors and purchasers, although you are free to choose an alternative provider. We can refer you to Mortgage Advice Broker to help with finances, we may receive a referral fee if you take out a mortgage through them. If you require a solicitor to handle your sale or purchase, we can refer you on to a panel of preferred providers and we will receive a referral fee should you decide to use them to sell or purchase a property. We can also refer you to a surveyor and mortgage adviser and we will receive a referral fee should you use their services. If you require more information regarding our referral programs, please ask at our office.

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