Property for sale

Saffron Lane, Leicester LE2

Summary
auction sale 10 September 2026 - Substantial freehold former Saffron neighbourhood housing office,
Development opportunity,
Full Vacant Possession

description
Substantial freehold former Saffron neighbourhood housing office
Development opportunity
Full Vacant Possession

Location:
The property is situated on Saffron Lane, Leicester, near its junctions with Gedge Way and Burgess Road. The property is located close to Saffron Health Practice and between Aylestone Leisure Centre and the Pork Pie Roundabout. Public transport links include Leicester Mainline Railway Station together with a network of local bus services serving the surrounding vicinity. Road links include the A426 Saffron Lane and A563 Leicester Ring Road. Shopping amenities can be found locally within Aylestone and Saffron Lane neighbourhood centre, with an extensive range of shops, bars and restaurants being found in Leicester City Centre. Recreational pursuits can be found locally at Aylestone Leisure Centre, Knighton Park and the wider open spaces surrounding the River Soar.

Description:
A substantial freehold two-storey former Neighbourhood Area Housing Office extending to approximately 10,936 sq ft (1,016 sq m). The property benefits from planning permission for the conversion of the ground floor into three separate retail units (Class E use), whilst the first floor provides office/storage accommodation with kitchen and bathroom facilities. The property offers significant asset management, investment and development potential subject to any further consents required.

Accommodation:
Ground Floor: Former offices, reception, sales/storage areas, meeting rooms, kitchen facilities, WC accommodation and ancillary space.
Gia: Approximately 508 sq m (5,468 sq ft)
First Floor: Offices, storage rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and ancillary accommodation.
Gia: Approximately 508 sq m (5,468 sq ft)

Gross Internal Area:
Approximately 1,016 sq m (10,936 sq ft)

Outside: Forecourt, servicing areas and surrounding site land.

EPC Rating: Tbc

Tenure: Freehold.

Potential:
The property may be suitable for a variety of uses including retail, office, medical, community, storage, trade counter, mixed-use investment or further residential redevelopment, subject to obtaining all necessary planning permissions and consents. Prospective purchasers must rely on their own enquiries in this respect.

Planning:
Planning permission was granted by Leicester City Council on 13 January 2026 under planning application reference 20251672 for alterations to the existing Class E building, including the installation of new windows and doors to the front elevation together with the reconfiguration of the ground floor layout to create three separate commercial units.

Note: VAT is payable on the purchase price.

To view: 27/8,5/9 at 2pm
No booking required - Please arrive at the time stated

Important Notice:
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The Guide Price quoted must not be relied upon by prospective purchasers as a valuation or assessment of value of the property. It is intended to provide purchasers with an indication of the region at which the reserve may be set at the time of going to press. The guide price may be subject to variation and interested parties are advised to make regular checks for variations and should be aware that the reserve price may be either below or above the quoted guide price.

Prospective purchasers should also be aware that the eventual sale price may be above or below the guide level dependent upon competition, and should therefore not presume the guide to be indicative of the final expected sale price or the price the property is available at.

When setting the guide price, the auctioneers have given consideration to the seller’s instructions in respect of their indicated reserve price at the time of instruction. The reserve price, (the level below which the property will not be sold), remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. The guide price therefore, is intended to indicate the region at which the reserve price is intended to be set. The seller will confirm their final reserve price close to the auction date and if appropriate the auctioneers may adjust the guide price to reflect this.
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1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Photographs and Measurements: Some images may have been taken by a wide angled lens camera. These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.