Discover this amazing opportunity to acquire well established
and renowned four storey freehold mixed residential and commercial
building with five tenanted apartments located in the heart of
Leicester‘s West End, 400 metres from De Montfort University, 800
metres from Leicester University, and only 100 metres from Halls of
Residence.?The building has been the subject of extensive
improvement and refurbishment by the current owners during several
years of ownership, notably including the addition of the letting
accommodation and the installation of a whole new aesthetic in the
commercial space.?
Scope To Improve
Refurbish the apartments to give them a more modern aesthetic.
This could easily add tremendous value.?
?Given the close proximity of the university, converting the
apartments into co habitable living spaces could readily raise the
rent.
Potential to split the commercial space into 3 units.?
Apartments
All five?apartments are rented out on an assured shorthold
tenancy. All flats are accessed through a separate entrance next to
the ground floor commercial unit.?All apartments are on 125 year
leases that were granted in July, with a total income of
£40,500.00 per annum.?Freehold ground rents from
the five?one bedroom apartments and the?commercial unit are
£1,250.00?pa.?The huge 10ft ceilings are one of the apartments‘
most striking features.
Commercial
A prime location commercial unit is currently rented to Dog
House Group Limited t a Crafty Dog Leicester for the past 5 years.
The existing owners are happy to sign a new 15 year lease
at £57,600.00 per year.
Location
The building occupies a prominent and highly visible and
elevated landmark trading position, adjacent to one of the largest
supermarkets in Leicester, close to the M1, Leicester city centre
and Leicester train station. Set in the heart of Leicester‘s west
end, the property also?benefits from being on the doorstep of all
prime student bars, restaurants and accommodations.?
Braunstone is currently undergoing an amazing regeneration
scheme intended to enhance its vibrant?feel.?By reducing several
parking spots along the street, it will give more emphasis to
cyclists and pedestrians by limiting car access, closing the road
to unnecessary traffic during peak hours, and providing broader
pavement areas for visitors to the area‘s shops, cafes, and
bars.?According to the designs, it will resemble a mini
Holland.
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