3 Bedroom Property for Sale

• Grade II Listed
• open plan dining kitchen
• cellar
• second floor bedroom/reception room & bathroom
• NO PARKING

• sitting room
• utility/cloakroom
• two first floor bedrooms & bathroom
• south-facing block paved garden & raised rear terrace
• freehold

Full Description

One of the few remaining residential houses in the city centre, this imposing, three-storey, Grade II Listed home is located in the heart of the Greyfriars Conservation Area, close to St Martin's Cathedral, the historic Guildhall, the fashionable St Martin's Square and "The Lanes" Shopping parade on Loseby Lane. Being a city centre home, there is no allocated parking.

This fascinating building is steeped in history, brick built with a tiled roof, moulded brick eaves and cornices, the property enjoys an abundance of beautiful features including sash windows with original shutters, exposed beams and period fireplaces.

Location - The property is located in the heart of the city centre, providing excellent access to the professional quarters and mainline railway station with direct services to London St Pancras in just over one hour, along with the Cultural Quarter including Curve Theatre, ample shopping facilities at The Highcross, popular bars and restaurants, all within walking distance.

Accommodation - A fielded panel door set within a central moulded doorcase with a large rectangular fanlight above leads into the cosy sitting room, having an original secondary glazed wooden sash window to the front with a beautiful stained glass feature, oak flooring, a beautiful oak and brick Inglenook with an inset log burner on a Yorkshire stone hearth, an exposed oak ceiling beam, a built-in meter cupboard and the return staircase to the first floor. The open plan dining kitchen has oak flooring in the dining area which has a double glazed window to the rear and houses a range of built-in cupboards, a metro tiled Inglenook with oak beam and an inset cream Rayburn Aga/boiler on a stone plinth. The kitchen area has tiled flooring and boasts an excellent range of cream urban gloss fronted base level units and drawers with granite preparation surfaces and glass splashbacks, a stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, an additional electric Aga oven, integrated fridge and slimline dishwasher, feature pendant lighting, original maid's bell, two skylights and bi-fold doors leading onto the garden. A utility/cloakroom with exposed brickwork, tiled flooring, a skylight and a frosted single glazed window to the side provides space for a stackable washing machine and tumble dryer, plus a low flush WC, heated towel rail and drying space. A large cellar with power provides ample storage space.

To the first floor is a landing housing a useful understairs storage cupboard and the return staircase to the second floor. The master bedroom has two double glazed windows to the rear elevation, a feature cast iron fireplace, large built-in wardrobes and access to the boarded loft. Bedroom two (currently used as an office) has a beautiful original cast iron fireplace with built-in cupboards either side (one overstairs) and two secondary glazed windows to the front elevation. The first floor bathroom houses the airing cupboard, has high quality cushioned vinyl flooring, part wood panelled walls, a frosted window to the front with secondary glazing and a Victorian style three piece suite comprising a bath, enclosed WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

To the second floor is a landing with oak flooring, an exposed beam and a Velux window. Bedroom three (currently used as a living room) has part oak flooring and three exposed beams, two secondary glazed windows to the front elevation and two Velux windows to the rear. A further bathroom completes the accommodation, having high quality cushioned vinyl flooring, part tiled walls, a beautiful original fireplace with granite hearth and a contemporary suite comprising a wall-hung circular wash hand basin with mixer tap, an enclosed WC and a bidet, heated towel rail, mirror and a frosted window to the front with secondary glazing.

Outside - The property enjoys a block paved, south-facing garden to the rear with a raised wrought iron and wooden terrace. Being a city centre home, this property has no allocated parking.

Tenure & Council Tax - Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Leicester City Council
Tax Band: B

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