1 bed flat for sale

Rutland Street, Leicester, Leicestershire LE1

One-Bedroom Upper Floor Apartment with Balcony – Prime City Centre Location

Key Features

Upper floor apartment with private balcony

One double bedroom

Open-plan kitchen and lounge

Modern bathroom

Currently tenanted, offering immediate rental income potential

No onward chain

Description

This well-presented one-bedroom apartment occupies an upper floor in the heart of Leicester, providing a bright, modern, and practical living space. Perfect for first-time buyers, professionals, or investors, the property combines convenience, comfort, and versatility in a highly sought-after city centre location.

The accommodation is thoughtfully laid out to maximise space. A welcoming hallway leads to a light-filled open-plan kitchen and lounge, designed for everyday living and entertaining. Sliding doors from the lounge open onto a private balcony, offering an outdoor space to relax, enjoy a morning coffee, or take in views across the surrounding area. The apartment also features a generously proportioned bedroom, ideal for restful nights, and a modern bathroom with contemporary fittings.

Location

Positioned within Leicester City Centre, the apartment provides excellent access to a wide range of local amenities, including restaurants, cafés, bars, and the High Cross Shopping Centre. Residents benefit from excellent transport connections, with Leicester Train Station within easy reach, and De Montfort University nearby, making it highly convenient for students, professionals, or anyone looking to live at the heart of the city.

Investment Potential

Currently tenanted, this property presents an immediate income-generating opportunity. With a long lease of approximately 109 years remaining and manageable service charges, it is an attractive, low-maintenance investment. The combination of city-centre living, a balcony, and modern accommodation ensures strong appeal to renters or future owners seeking a central, convenient home.

Summary

Offering a mix of practicality, style, and location, this one-bedroom upper floor apartment is ideal for buyers looking for a city-centre lifestyle or investors seeking reliable rental income. With no onward chain, a private balcony, and well-proportioned living spaces, the property is ready to move into or let immediately. Its central location ensures all the benefits of Leicester city life are just a short walk away, from shopping and dining to transport and educational facilities, making this a versatile and appealing opportunity.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size and potential of this property.

Buyer Process: Our customers use British Homebuyers to either purchase or assist in selling properties quickly and reliably. Therefore any new applicants to purchase are subject to vetting to ensure they meet strict criteria.

Exclusivity Fee:

You can secure the purchase by paying an exclusivity fee of £2,000. This grants the buyer exclusive rights to proceed with the purchase for the duration of the conveyancing process, during which time the seller agrees to remove the property from the market and not negotiate with other parties.

The exclusivity fee is returned to the buyer upon successful completion of the purchase.

A processing fee of £200 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller. This agreement sets out the terms of exclusivity and seller commitment but does not constitute an exchange of contracts.

This arrangement provides buyers with reassurance that the property is secured exclusively for them, reducing the risk of gazumping and unnecessary aborted costs.

Disclaimer

The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, any part of a contract. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves of this prior to purchasing. The photograph(s) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents/furniture etc. Photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Any areas, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact. Please make further inquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have.

Kitchen / Living Room (6.65m x 3.42m)

Balcony

Bedroom (3.53m x 2.76m)

Bathroom (2.82m x 1.61m)