Guide price
£220,000
2 bed flat for saleMerttens Drive, Rothley, Leicester LE7
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: C
- Chain free
- Freehold
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About this property
Reference: EH1075
Attention investors and first time buyers
Freehold flat - no service charge
No chain
Coach House With 2 Double Bedrooms
Open Plan Living
Single Garage With Parking
Cul-de-sac Location
Merttens Drive, Rothley – the deal every investor and first-time buyer has been waiting for...
If you’ve been watching the market and wondering when the right property would appear, stop scrolling - this is it. This property is a rare freehold apartment in the heart of sought-after Rothley that practically prints opportunity.
Immediate cash flow, immediate flexibility
The current, long term tenant pays £895 pcm, delivering a gross yield of about 5.6 % from day one. Prefer vacant possession? No problem - tenancy is expected to end before completion, so you can raise the rent, move straight in, or stage for resale. Either path points to profit - and with no ground rent or lease complications, that freehold status keeps long-term costs firmly in check.
Space that surprises
Up your return on investment with a layout that feels bigger than its square footage. The expansive 5.1 m × 5.4 m lounge–kitchen–diner is an investor’s dream: Open-plan styling, two broad front windows and a ready-made “wow” factor for future viewings. Add a stylish sofa set and a breakfast island and you’ve instantly boosted rental appeal.
Two restful bedrooms sit quietly to the rear, ideal for sharers or a remote-working professional needing a home office. Bedroom 1 soaks up afternoon sun and bedroom 2 is a perfect study; both rooms being more than capable to accommodate double beds. A well-kept bathroom comprising of a bath with a shower-over and crisp tiling keeps maintenance costs low.
Hard-to-find extras
- The oversized garage plus private driveway parking is solid gold for tenants and unheard-of for apartments at this price point.
- Ground-floor storage room, great for bikes, boards or a landlord’s toolkit.
- Energy-efficient electric heating and double glazing - tick that EPC box with ease.
Lounge-Kitchen-Diner - 5.4m x 5.1m (17'8" x 16'8")
Bedroom One - 3.1m x 2.87m (10'2" x 9'4")
Bedroom Two - 2.44m x 2.4m (8'0" x 7'10")
Bathroom - 2.33m x 1.51m (7'7" x 4'11")
Garage - 5.5m x 4.2m (18'0" x 13'9")
Please take the opportunity to look at the detailed brochure for this home. Viewing is however still highly recommended to appreciate the potential of this fantastic property.
Location tenants queue for
A two-minute stroll lands you on Woodgate with artisan coffee, gastro pubs and the Co-op. Hop on the A6 and you’re in Leicester city centre in 15 minutes, Loughborough in 10. Commuters, students and young professionals all circle Rothley for its village vibe and lightning-fast links.
No-brainer numbers
The guide price for this apartment is notably lower than equivalent-sized flats in Leicester’s city centre, while local rents in Rothley are climbing to £900–£950 pcm and, because it’s freehold, your ongoing costs stay minimal.
Whether you’re hunting your first foothold on the ladder or adding a bullet-proof unit to an expanding portfolio, Merttens Drive offers instant income, built-in growth and zero compromise on lifestyle. Opportunities this crisp and this versatile rarely reach the open market.
Contact Ellie to book your viewing today!
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