Filbert Village is located by the riverside in Leicester, around an 11-minute walk from De Montfort University and approximately 22 minutes on foot from the University of Leicester. Leicester city centre can also be reached in around 15 minutes by public transport, making the property suitable for students studying in the city. Daily travel is convenient, with a bus stop around 4 minutes away on foot. The surrounding area includes convenience stores, Lidl, Tesco, a range of restaurants and traditional British pubs, making shopping, commuting to class and leisure activities easy to manage.
The accommodation was built in 2008 and can house around 664 students across 11 floors. Filbert Village offers both En-suite and Studio room types. En-suite rooms are suitable for students who enjoy a more social living environment, with rooms including a comfortable bed, shelving and generous storage space, while residents share communal areas with flatmates. Studio rooms are better suited to students who value privacy and independent living, with in-room kitchen facilities such as a hob and fridge-freezer to support a more self-contained lifestyle.
Residents benefit from a wide range of communal facilities designed for study, relaxation and social life. Shared areas include communal lounges, study rooms, games areas, shared kitchens, an outdoor courtyard, laundry facilities, bike storage and paid parking. The building also provides Wi-Fi, on-site security, electronic key card access, CCTV coverage, property management, a maintenance team, cleaning services, lifts and accessible facilities. Overall, Filbert Village is well suited to Leicester students who want to live close to university while enjoying a riverside setting and a lively student community atmosphere.