Bath Lane BTR, Leicester

384 apartment build-to-rent project located at the former Merlin Works site in Leicester

Winvic was appointed by Leicester Lettings Ltd to construct a 384 apartment build-to-rent project located at the former Merlin Works site on Bath Lane in Leicester, a 68,000 sq ft long-standing vacant site located just outside the city centre ring road.

At a glance

  • Client: Leicester Lettings Ltd
  • Fund: Edmond De Rothchild
  • Architect: RG&P
  • Engineer: PRP
  • Programme: 117 Weeks
  • Completion: March 2021

The scheme comprises 256 one bedroom and 128 two bedroom apartments within three towers that reach to 10, 14 and 16 storeys high.

There is also a ground floor commercial unit, an under croft car park and a shared outdoor space for residents, which was created via a raised podium. Large floor to ceiling windows that bring a generous amount of light and stunning views to tenants, are one of the key elements of the simple design.

Project details

  • In-situ concrete floors
  • 4,000 sq ft of A1 retail space to the ground floor
  • LED Lighting
  • External podium deck
  • S278 Works
  • ‘Living wall’ to form part of the ventilation design for the car park
  • 384 apartment build-to-rent project

  • 117 Weeks

  • 10, 14 and 16 storeys

Site location

Think we can help you?

To discuss an upcoming project, please get in touch with Danny Cross in our Business Development team at dannycross@winvic.co.uk or call 01604 678960.