1 bed flat for sale

5 Birkby Close, Hamilton, Leicester LE5

*** new instruction, must be viewed, to arrange A viewing please call our offices from 7AM to 11PM ***

1 bedroom first floor apartment – perfect for first-time buyers, single buyers, couples and investors, not to be missed.

Looking for an affordable first step onto the property ladder or a sensible addition to a rental portfolio? This one bedroom first floor apartment on Birkby Close, in the popular Hamilton area of Leicester, could be exactly what you have been waiting for. Offering approximately 452 sq ft (42 sq m) of accommodation, all on one level, the apartment comprises an entrance hall, a living room, a fitted kitchen, a double bedroom and a bathroom. Outside there is an allocated parking space and well kept communal grounds, all within easy reach of local schools, a large supermarket and regular bus routes into the city.

The living room is a comfortable space with room for a sofa, a television area and a small dining table, and glazed doors that draw in natural light and frame a pleasant open aspect over the green communal grounds. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, worktops with a tiled splashback, a sink with mixer tap, a built-in oven with hob and stainless steel extractor hood, and space for a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer, with tiled flooring and inset ceiling spotlights.

The bedroom is a good-sized double with a full wall of fitted wardrobes and shelving, so there is plenty of storage without eating into the floor space. The bathroom is fitted with a bath with shower over, a WC and a wash basin set into a vanity unit, finished with mosaic-effect tiling and a mirrored cabinet. The entrance hall links all the rooms and adds useful space for coats and shoes.

Being on the first floor gives the apartment a reassuring sense of security, and the purpose-built brick block sits within attractive, landscaped communal grounds with lawns and established planting. The apartment benefits from electric heating and double glazing, and with Council Tax in Band A and a long lease of approximately 133 years remaining, running costs are kept sensible. The apartment would benefit from some cosmetic updating, giving you the perfect opportunity to put your own stamp on it and add value, whether you plan to live here yourself or let it out.

*** Why you will love this apartment ***

- Leasehold, with a long lease of approx. 133 years remaining

- Circa 452 sq ft (42 sq m) of single-level accommodation

- First floor position with an open aspect over the communal grounds

- Living room with glazed doors

- Fitted kitchen with built-in oven, hob and extractor

- Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes

- Bathroom with bath and shower over

- Allocated parking space and well kept communal grounds

- Electric heating and double glazing

- Council Tax Band A

- An ideal first home or buy-to-let investment, with scope to update and add value

- Close to well regarded schools, including Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School (rated Good by Ofsted, approx. 0.25 miles away)

Amenities – Hamilton is a popular, modern district on the north-east side of Leicester with everyday shopping close to hand. The Tesco Extra at Maidenwell Avenue is open long hours and offers a pharmacy, café, petrol station and a range of other stores, while the wider choice of shops, restaurants, theatres and leisure facilities of Leicester city centre is a short drive or bus ride away. Families are well served for education, with a choice of schools within a mile, including Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School, Kestrel Mead Primary Academy, Avanti Fields School and Orchard Mead Academy, all rated Good by Ofsted, with Humberstone Junior School (rated Outstanding) just over a mile away.

Features – Green space is never far away. Hamilton Park on Sandhills Avenue is a large open space popular with families and walkers, and Humberstone Park, close to Uppingham Road, offers lawns, wooded areas, a river and a tree trail. For longer walks and weekend days out, the lakes, woodlands and wetlands of Watermead Country Park lie to the north of the city.

Transport – Hamilton is well served by buses, with the 58/58A running between Hamilton, Humberstone and the city centre, the 40 orbital route linking Hamilton with Fosse Park and Beaumont Leys, and the Hospital Hopper all stopping at the nearby Hamilton Tesco stops. Leicester railway station provides fast and frequent services to London St Pancras, Nottingham, Sheffield and Birmingham. For drivers, the A563 outer ring road gives easy access around the city and onwards to the A46, M1 and M69.

Viewing highly recommended – affordable apartments with parking in A popular location are always in demand, so view early to avoid disappointment. To arrange your viewing please call our offices any day from 7AM to 11PM. Independent mortgage advice available if required. We look forward to hearing from you.