Navigation Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 3UN
Listed 8 Jan 2026 · Leicester
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About this home
Investors only, sold with tenant in situ.
Property Video:
A superb opportunity to acquire a refurbished one bedroom apartment on the 14th floor of the sought after Horizon Building, offering panoramic city views, modern finishes, and an exceptional city-centre lifestyle. With no upward chain, a long 130 year lease, and an impressive approx. 12.8% rental yield.
Property Highlights 14th floor one-bed apartment with external balcony and far-reaching views
Communal entrance on Navigation Street
Access to two lifts plus emergency stairways to all floors
Concierge service located in the ground floor foyer
Secure postal box access at all hours
Basement car park available (£50/month via management registration)
Prime city-centre location within near distance of major amenities
Horizon Building fully renovated in line with Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
No upward chain
Leasehold – 130 years remaining
Estimated rent £800 pcm / £9,600 pa
Location Situated at The Horizon, 2 Navigation Street, Leicester LE1 3UN, this apartment places you at the heart of Leicester’s vibrant city centre.
Within a very short distance are:
Highcross & Haymarket shopping centres
Leicester Train Station
St Margaret’s Bus Station (Intercity & airport links)
Haymarket Regional Bus Station
Supermarkets, cafés, restaurants & nightlife
Phoenix Cinema & Art Centre
Curve & Haymarket Theatres
Universities & Abbey Park
Internal Accommodation Entrance Hallway – 28' 2'' x 4' 2'' (8.58m x 1.27m) A spacious hallway featuring a wall-mounted heater, clothes hooks, notice board, fuse box, video intercom system, heating controls, and new laminated wood flooring.
Bedroom – 10' 4'' x 9' 1'' (3.15m x 2.77m) Bright and comfortable with two half-height double-glazed windows, new heavy-duty carpet, wall-mounted heater, storage box seating, and telephone/internet sockets.
Bathroom – 6' 8'' x 5' 5'' (2.03m x 1.65m) Includes a standard bathtub with shower, safety handles, curtain rail, storage cabinet, basin, mirror, toilet, draining rack, wall-mounted heater, extractor fan, and new heavy-duty lino flooring.
Kitchen Lounge – 20' 6'' x 13' 1'' (6.24m x 3.98m) A generous open plan living space with:
Integral hot water tank
Dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer
Stainless steel electric oven, hob & extractor
Multiple telephone/internet/TV sockets
Four half-height windows, two full-height windows & balcony door
New laminated flooring
Glasstop table with metal legs and four foldable chairs
External Balcony – 16' 0'' x 3' 11'' (4.87m x 1.2m) A standout feature with new aluminium decking, freshly repainted handrails and panels, plus a bistro set and outdoor sofa-style seat—perfect for enjoying the skyline.
Building & Compliance The Horizon Building’s communal areas, external cladding, apartment front door, and balcony decking have all been upgraded to meet Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
Leasehold Information Lease: 150 years from 2006 (130 years remaining)
Ground Rent: £150 per annum (paid half-yearly)
Service Charge: £2,600 per annum
Management Company: Pinnacle
Please note that an AML fee is chargeable once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks.
Entrance Hallway 8.58m x 1.27m
Bedroom 3.15m x 2.77m
Bathroom 2.03m x 1.65m
Kitchen/Lounge 6.24m x 3.98m
External Balcony 4.87m x 1.2m
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Council tax band
- A
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 0 years left
- Ground rent
- £150 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £2,600 per year
- Parking
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Leicester Station0.7 mi
- South Wigston Station4.1 mi
- Syston Station4.2 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in LE1 over the last 12 months: flat £115k · semi-detached £645k · detached £524k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobind House, 12, Navigation Street Leicester LE1 3UR | Other Freehold | 4 Mar 2026 | £1,400,000 |
| Gobind House, 16, Navigation Street Leicester LE1 3UR | Other Freehold | 4 Mar 2026 | £420,000 |
| Apartment 10, The Horizon, 2, Navigation Street Leicester LE1 3UJ | Flat Leasehold | 29 Jan 2026 | £88,000 |
| Apartment 86, The Horizon, 2, Navigation Street Leicester LE1 3UN | Flat Leasehold | 30 Sept 2025 | £149,995 |
| Apartment 97, The Horizon, 2, Navigation Street Leicester LE1 3UN | Flat Leasehold | 25 Jul 2025 | £47,000 |
| Apartment 87, The Horizon, 2, Navigation Street Leicester LE1 3UN | Flat Leasehold | 16 May 2025 | £68,000 |
| Apartment 68, The Horizon, 2, Navigation Street Leicester LE1 3UN | Flat Leasehold | 25 Jan 2025 | £95,000 |
| Apartment 19, The Horizon, 2, Navigation Street Leicester LE1 3UJ | Flat Leasehold | 16 Aug 2024 | £63,000 |
| Apartment 36, The Horizon, 2, Navigation Street Leicester LE1 3UJ | Flat Leasehold | 9 Aug 2024 | £75,000 |
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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 Frank Innes, Leicester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 8 Jan 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 08/01/2026.
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