Lock 44 by Newtown Living · Abbey Meadows, Leicester, Leicestershire LE4 5DF
Completed
Newtown Living has 2 developments on Homello. Homes in Leicester sold for a median £270,000 over the last year, £291 per sq ft; see house prices in Leicester.
About Lock 44
Welcome to Lock 44, a premium build-to-rent community by Newtown Living, offering an unparalleled waterfront lifestyle in Leicester. Situated in the vibrant Abbey Meadows area, this development masterfully combines contemporary design with the tranquillity of waterside living, creating a unique rental experience for professionals, couples, and families. The development features a diverse range of high-quality homes, including stylish one, two, and three-bedroom apartments within the converted Rocket Studios building, alongside spacious two, three, and four-bedroom houses.
Each property is finished to an exceptional standard with open-plan living spaces, large windows that flood the rooms with natural light, and premium fittings. Kitchens come fully equipped with integrated appliances, including an oven, hob, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. Residents at Lock 44 benefit from a hassle-free living experience with a focus on service and convenience. Key features include: Secure fob-entry systems for apartments and door entrance alarms for houses. Regular maintenance of landscaped gardens and routine window cleaning. Off-road and designated parking spaces available. Modern security features such as multi-point locking systems and fitted smoke, heat, and CO2 detectors for peace of mind. Perfectly positioned between the River Soar and the Grand Union Canal, the development is an ideal base for an active outdoor lifestyle. A scenic canal-side footpath provides a direct, mostly traffic-free cycle route to the city centre in just 10 minutes. The expansive Abbey Park is just a stone's throw away, offering a boating lake, tennis courts, a charming café, and the historic ruins of Leicester Abbey. The location offers superb connectivity and local amenities. Leicester city centre, with its array of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions like the Curve theatre, is just a 20-minute walk away. For daily conveniences, an ASDA Superstore and Abbey Retail Park are located just across the footbridge, alongside the National Space Centre and a Nuffield Health & Fitness Centre. The area is well-served by public transport, with frequent bus services to the city centre and Leicester railway station, making it an excellent choice for commuters.
- Developer
- Newtown Living
- City
- Leicestershire
- Neighbourhood
- Leicester
- Postcode
- LE4 5DF
- Address
- Abbey Meadows
- Bedrooms
- 2–4
- Total homes
- 44
- Tenure
- Build to rent
Facilities
- Professionally Managed
- Courtyard Gardens
- Keyless Entry
- On site Security
Questions about Lock 44
›Who is the developer of Lock 44?
Lock 44 is a Newtown Living development in Leicester, Leicestershire. Newtown Living has 2 developments listed on Homello.
›Are homes available to rent at Lock 44?
Lock 44: completed. Use the enquiry button to check current availability with Newtown Living.
›What are house prices like in Leicester?
The median sold price in Leicester was £270,000 over the last 12 months (5,598 sales, +0.0% on the year before), or £291 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Leicester page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
›What type of homes are at Lock 44?
Lock 44 offers houses, 2–4 bedroom homes, 44 homes in total. Homes are let by the operator by Newtown Living.
Location
Abbey Meadows, LE4 5DF
Nearest stations
- Leicester North (Great Central Railway) Station 1.2 miles
- Leicester Station 1.3 miles
- Syston Station 3.7 miles
- Rothley (Great Central Railway) Station 3.9 miles
Nearest schools
- Abbey Mead Primary Academy 0.4 milesPrimary · ages 3–11
- Catherine Junior School 0.5 milesPrimary · ages 7–11
- Darul Uloom Leicester 0.6 milesIndependent · ages 11–23
- Wolsey House Primary School 0.7 milesPrimary · ages 3–11 Good
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal.
Area insights
The Leicester neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, EPC register, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.
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