5 bedroom character property for sale

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.

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

Lounge - 15' 11'' x 13' 11'' (4.85m x 4.24m)
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.

Kitchen/Diner - 4' 8'' x 4' 0'' (1.42m x 1.22m)
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.

Utility Room - 9' 7'' x 7' 9'' (2.92m x 2.36m)
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.

First Floor

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

Bedroom One - 13' 3'' x 16' 0'' (4.04m x 4.87m)
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.

Bedroom Two - 16' 0'' x 14' 1'' (4.87m x 4.29m)
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.

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

Bathroom - 9' 8'' x 12' 2'' (2.94m x 3.71m)
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.

Second Floor

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

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

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 Ltd85 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 6FB[use Contact Agent Button][use Contact Agent Button]

Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold