Long Street, Wigston, LE18 2BQ
Listed 31 Oct 2025 · price reduced 2 Mar 2026 · Leicester
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Key features
- Over 60's 2-bed flat
- Modern shower room
- Fitted kitchen
- Living room
- Residents parking
- 962-year lease
- No onward chain
- Move-in ready
- Town centre shops and amenities
- Excellent transport links
About this home
Nestled in the heart of Wigston on Long Street, this delightful two-bedroom flat is an ideal residence for those over 60 seeking comfort and convenience. The property boasts a welcoming reception room that provides a perfect space for relaxation and socialising. The fitted kitchen is designed with modern living in mind, offering both functionality and style.
The flat features a contemporary shower room, ensuring a refreshing start to your day. With a private entrance, residents can enjoy a sense of independence and privacy. The property is presented in move-in condition, allowing for a seamless transition into your new home.
Residents will appreciate the availability of parking, making it easy for visitors and ensuring convenience for daily activities. The location is superb, with local shopping facilities and essential amenities just a stone's throw away. Furthermore, excellent public transport links are readily accessible, providing easy connections to nearby areas.
With an impressive 962 years remaining on the lease and no onward chain, this property offers a rare opportunity for a hassle-free purchase. Whether you are looking to downsize or simply seeking a vibrant community, this flat is a perfect choice. Do not miss the chance to make this charming apartment your new home.
Material Information - Wigston - Verified Material Information
Council Tax band: B
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease length: 962 years remaining (999 years from 1988)
Ground rent: £208 pa
Service charge: £1188 pa
Property type: Flat
Property construction: Standard construction
Energy Performance rating: Survey Instructed
Number and types of room: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 reception
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Solar Panels: No
Other electricity sources: No
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Mains gas-powered central heating is installed.
Heating features: Double glazing
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2 - Good, Vodafone - Great, Three - Good, EE - Good
Parking: Communal and Off Street
Building safety issues: No
Restrictions - Listed Building: No
Restrictions - Conservation Area: No
Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None
Public right of way: No
Long-term area flood risk: No
Historical flooding: No
Flood defences: No
Coastal erosion risk: No
Planning permission issues: No
Accessibility and adaptations: None
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: No
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Living Room - 11'3" x 15'11" - This inviting living room offers a cosy atmosphere with a soft grey carpet underfoot and ample natural light streaming through large double doors leading outside. The room features a traditional fireplace as a central focal point. The layout promotes a warm and welcoming space, ideal for relaxing or entertaining.
Kitchen - 6'0" x 13'8" - The kitchen is thoughtfully arranged with a contemporary feel, showcasing sleek black worktops complemented by white cabinetry and a stylish tiled splashback. It includes integrated appliances such as a gas hob and oven, alongside space for a washing machine and a freestanding fridge-freezer. A window above the sink provides natural light, creating a bright and practical workspace.
Bedroom 1 - 9'5" x 12'7" - This bright and airy bedroom benefits from a large window, drawing in natural light to highlight the soft tones and patterned feature wall. The room is laid with a neutral carpet and furnished with a space for a double bed and bedside tables, offering a restful space to unwind at the end of the day. It also features built-in wardrobes providing generous storage without compromising floor space.
Bedroom 2 - 7'5" x 7'1" - This smaller bedroom is well-proportioned and features a window that lets in natural light, enhancing the neutral décor. It is laid with a light carpet and offers flexible space that could work well as a guest room, hobby room or home office, depending on your needs.
Shower Room - 6'0" x 8'7" - The shower room is fitted with a modern corner shower enclosure, complete with a glass door and wall-mounted electric shower. It also includes a pedestal washbasin and close-coupled WC, all set against neutral tiling that complements the natural light from a frosted window. Practicality is enhanced with grab rails and a folding shower seat, making this a convenient and accessible space.
Why Live in Wigston? Wigston offers an excellent balance of everyday convenience, strong transport connections and access to green open spaces, making it a popular choice for families, professionals, first-time buyers and those looking to downsize. The town provides a wide range of local shops, supermarkets, schools, leisure facilities and everyday amenities, with further shopping and entertainment available at nearby Fosse Park and Leicester city centre. For commuters, Wigston is particularly well connected. Regular bus services provide access into Leicester and surrounding areas, while South Wigston railway station offers further travel options. Good road links make the city, motorway network and neighbouring towns and villages easily accessible. Despite its convenient location, Wigston also offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, with local parks, countryside, walking routes and the Grand Union Canal all within easy reach. With a varied mix of traditional homes, established residential estates, modern developments, Wigston appeals to buyers at many different stages of life. Well connected, convenient and with a strong local community, Wigston is a great place to call home.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Size
- 661 sq ft / 61 sq m
- Council tax band
- B
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 962 years left
- Ground rent
- £208 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £1,188 per year
- Parking
- Off street, No disabled parking, Communal
- Heating
- Gas central
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- South Wigston Station1.0 mi
- Leicester Station3.4 mi
- Narborough Station4.0 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in LE18 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £255k · detached £340k · terraced £197k · flat £123k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 - 10, Long Street Wigston LE18 2BP | Flat Freehold | 3 Mar 2026 | £1,526,600 |
| Flat 8, Kingswood Court, Long Street Wigston LE18 2BQ | Flat Leasehold | 14 Mar 2025 | £128,000 |
| Flat 14, Kingswood Court, Long Street Wigston LE18 2BQ | Flat Leasehold | 25 Nov 2024 | £125,000 |
| Flat 13, Kingswood Court, Long Street Wigston LE18 2BQ | Flat Leasehold | 25 Nov 2024 | £138,000 |
| Flat 15, Kingswood Court, Long Street Wigston LE18 2BQ | Flat Leasehold | 14 Jun 2024 | £130,000 |
| 67 Long Street Wigston LE18 2AJ | Other Leasehold | 8 Mar 2024 | £150,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in LE18
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Hunters, Wigston on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 31 Oct 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 02/03/2026.
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