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Castle View, City Centre

LE1 5WH

Freehold

Asking Price £725,000

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Key Property Details

FOR SALE - 5 Bedroom Character Grade II Listed Family Home

An Extensively Modernised Grade II Listed Building

Located Within The Walls of Leicester Castle & Opposite St Mary de Castro Church

Grand Entrance Hallway, Spacious Lounge, Newly Fitted Kitchen & Utility Room With Integrated Appliances

5 Bedrooms & Bathroom

Large Wrap Around Walled Garden With 3 Outbuildings Connected To Mains Services

Full Internal & External Renovation

Offered With No Chain

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Full Description

  • Location

    Situated within the walls of the old Leicester Castle and opposite the 12th century St Mary de Castro Church, Castle View is nestled within one of Leicester’s most historically significant locations and blends charm and convenience. The property is within walking distance to Leicester City Centre, De Montfort University and Leicester Railway Station and is within a short distance to Leicester Royal Infirmary and Morrisons supermarket.

  • Description

    A stunning and beautifully restored Grade II listed family home situated within the walls of Leicester Castle and in one of Leicester’s most historically significant and sought after locations. Built in the 1850’s, Castle View has housed many Kings and other royalty of England including Richard III. The property has been thoughtfully restored by the current owners to provide a period family home with character features throughout. Upon entering; a grand entrance hall with period detailing, spacious reception room, a bespoke newly fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and heritage features, spacious utility room with ample storage, cloakroom WC and access to the two roomed cellar. On the first floor, 3 double bedrooms all with views of the Castle View surrounds and an elegant bathroom with modern and vintage style fittings. On the second floor, a further bedroom and large landing area which can be used a further bedroom/dressing room. Externally, a large wrap around and walled garden which is perfect for entertaining with a mix of patio and lawn area and three generously sized outbuildings all connected to mains power. The central outbuilding benefits from an inbuilt garden oven. The property comes with the added convenience of optional permitted parking.

  • Accommodation

    All measurements are approximate:

  • Ground Floor

  • Entrance Hallway

    Door to front, entrance hallway featuring new LVT flooring, period style stairs with a runner carpet, large chandelier with teardrop glass design.
    14' 4'' x 7' 10'' (4.37m x 2.39m)

  • Lounge

    Large sash windows to the front with views out on to the Church, feature fireplace, LVT flooring, two chandeliers, radiator, power points, wall mounted large clock, double doors with access to kitchen.
    15' 11'' x 13' 11'' (4.85m x 4.24m)

  • Kitchen/Diner

    Door to rear providing access to rear garden, two large sash windows to rear and side, a luxurious newly fitted kitchen comprising; wall mounted units, base units and drawers set beneath a bespoke quartz worktop providing ample storage, Belfast sink with hot and cold mixer tap, island set beneath a bespoke quartz worktop housing a breakfast bar, original cast iron oven feature, boiler, built in appliances including four burner induction hob, oven, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and wine fridge, LVT flooring, four bell lighting, two remote fans, power points.
    4' 8'' x 4' 0'' (1.42m x 1.22m)

  • Utility Room

    Window to rear, newly fitted utility room with wall mounted units, base units and drawers set beneath a bespoke quartz worktop, undermount ceramic sink with mixer tap, integrated washing machine and tumble dryer, power points, pendant light fitting.
    9' 7'' x 7' 9'' (2.92m x 2.36m)

  • First Floor

  • Landing

    Providing access to three of the four bedrooms, family bathroom and second floor, chandelier, power points.

  • Bedroom One

    Large bay window with fitted blinds overlooking the rear garden, feature fireplace with tile hearth, fitted shelving, new carpets, two chandelier's, radiator, power points.
    13' 3'' x 16' 0'' (4.04m x 4.87m)

  • Bedroom Two

    Window to front with fitted blinds overlooking the Church, built in wardrobe, cabinet housing the external security monitor, new carpets, two chandeliers, radiator, power points.
    16' 0'' x 14' 1'' (4.87m x 4.29m)

  • Bedroom Three

    Window to front with fitted blinds overlooking the Church, new carpets, chandelier, radiator, power points.
    8' 3'' x 12' 2'' (2.51m x 3.71m)

  • Bathroom

    Sash window to rear, newly fitted two-tiered bathroom comprising a fully porcelain tiled walk-in shower cubicle with sliding door and rainfall shower head, free standing claw footed bath with chrome free standing taps and shower head, vintage style gravity pull toilet, pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold taps and tile splashback surrounds, wall mounted LED mirror, light fitting, vinyl flooring.
    9' 8'' x 12' 2'' (2.94m x 3.71m)

  • Second Floor

  • Bedroom Four

    Velux window, built in cupboard, new carpet, radiator, power points, light fittings.
    16' 8'' x 11' 4'' (5.08m x 3.45m)

  • Bedroom Five

    Sash window to side, feature fireplace, new carpets, radiator, power points, pendant light fitting.
    14' 4'' x 13' 7'' (4.37m x 4.14m)

  • Cellar

    Tanked cellar featuring two separate rooms.

  • Cellar - Room One

    14' 0'' x 8' 8'' (4.26m x 2.64m)

  • Cellar - Room Two

    16' 0'' x 14' 0'' (4.87m x 4.26m)

  • Garden

    Large wrap around, walled and landscaped rear garden with both a patio and lawned area, and a small rockery. Access to the front of the property via a side access gate alongside three separate outbuildings.

  • Outbuildings

    The central building features an inbuilt garden oven and chimney which is perfect for outdoor entertaining. All outbuildings have been repainted and are connected to mains power.

  • Internal & External Works

    The property has undergone extensive works which include: Internal – The property has been extensively renovated throughout including; newly fitted kitchen and bathroom, new fitted blinds throughout, LVT flooring across the ground floor, newly fitted hard wearing carpets across the first and second floor, new plumbing, full rewire with the installation of new sockets (some with USB inlets), monitors connected to an external security system. External – Full repointing including the chimney, reseal of gutters, complete moss removal, installation of new cast iron drainage system, installation of exterior camera and alarmed security system.

  • Tenure

    Freehold.

  • Council Tax

    The property falls within Band C.

  • EPC

    Exempt.

  • Services

    The services, fittings and appliances (if any) have not been tested by the agents.

  • Local Authority

    Leicester City Council.

  • Viewings

    Kal Sangra ~ Shonki Brothers Ltd 85 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 6FB Tel: 0116 254 3373 Email: info@shonkibrothers.com

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Important Information: - Shonki Brothers their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
These particulars are prepared as a general guide for the property and whilst they are believed to be correct their accuracy is not guaranteed. As such all photographs, measurements, floorplans and distances referred to are only provided as a guide and should not be relied upon for the purchase of flooring or any other fixtures or fittings.


Any and all fixtures and fittings listed in these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures or services and it is in the buyer’s interest to check the working condition of any applications.

Neither Shonki Brothers Ltd nor its employees or agents are authorised to make or give any representation, guarantees or warranties whatsoever in relation to the above premises. Interested parties must satisfy themselves by inspection or survey on any matter or statement contained in these particulars.


These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.


Whilst we take care in preparing these particulars, it is the buyers responsibility to ensure they have carried out all their investigations of the various aspects of the property and that his/her legal representative confirms as soon as possible all matters relating to title, including the extent and boundaries of the property and other important matters, before exchange of contracts.


Any ground rent, service charges and any other lease details (where applicable) and council tax are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your Solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.


The premises detailed in these particulars are offered subject to them not having been let, sold or withdrawn and Shonki Brothers Ltd will accept no liability for consequential loss arising from these particulars or any negotiations in relation thereto.


You are asked to exercise all care and diligence during your inspection of the property and the Agents are unable to warrant that the property is free of hazards or complies with Health and Safety legislation. The Agents accept no liability for injury or loss to persons or property when visiting the property.


In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, the intending purchaser will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there is no delay in agreeing the sale.

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