Bath Lane, 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 (BTR) 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, or requirements for any scheme, please get in touch with our Business Development team on 01604 678960 or at:

Industrial - Tom Smith, Senior Business Development Manager: tomsmith@winvic.co.uk

Civils & Infrastructure - Justin Fitzgerald, Business Development Manager: dannycross@winvic.co.uk

Multi-Room - Abigail Norcliffe, Business Development Manager: abigailnorcliffe@winvic.co.uk

Data Centres - Danny Cross, Director - Head of Data Centre Delivery: dannycross@winvic.co.uk