For Sale Long Leasehold - Upper Residential
Well Positioned Student Accommodation 163A London Road, Leicester LE2 1EG
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507.8 Sq M (5466 Sq Ft) 7 Studios & 10 En-suite Bedrooms New - fully let for 16/17 with waiting list Within Walking Distance of the University of Leicester, Railway Station & City Centre
Lambert Smith Hampton 24 de Montfort Street, Leicester LE1 7GB T +44 (0)116 255 2694
163A London Road, Leicester LE2 1EG
Location Leicester is the second largest city within the East Midlands. The property has a main frontage to the A6 London Road and is located within a prime student accommodation area within walking distance of the University of Leicester; City Centre and Leicester Railway Station. The area also attracts interest from students studying at De Montfort University, due to its relative close proximity. Leicester is a strong higher education city boasting two main universities. In the Times Good University Guide 2015, the University of Leicester is ranked 20th and De Montfort University is ranked 54th having risen from 86th in 2014. There are 37,475 students, of which 29,295 are (78%) are full time. Of these full time students, 24,590 (84%) are under graduates and 4,705 (16%) are post graduates. Description The property provides newly developed student accommodation arranged over part ground, first, second and third floors. The ground floor retail accommodation does not form part of the sale. The development is now completed and features a communal entrance area at ground floor with a passenger lift and stairs to the upper floors where there are 7 studio flats, 10 en-suite bedrooms, a communal lounge and fitted kitchen. The specifications include UPVC double glazing; automated lighting; fitted wardrobes/desks; ceramic tiled en-suite shower rooms with WC; individual timed heating controls and full furnishing including small double beds in each room. Accommodation Ground Floor - Entrance Area with Passenger Lift & Stairs First Floor - 7 Studio Flats each with open plan bedroom/lounge/kitchen & en-suite shower/WC Second Floor - 5 En-suite Bedrooms, Large Communal Lounge/Fitted Kitchen Third Floor - 5 En-suite Bedrooms Rental Value Fully let for 16/17 academic year with waiting list Gross rental income £96,960 per annum Price We are seeking offers in the region of £1,200,000 which reflects over 8% gross yield
EPC EPC Rating D 88 Tenure Long Leasehold subject to tenancies. We are advised the property is held by way of a 999 years from May 2015 with a ground rent of £50 per annum plus service charge & insurance premium. Viewing and Further Information Viewing strictly by prior appointment with the agents: Jessica Pritchard Barkers 0116 2709394
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