Retaining a wealth of character and charm with contemporary finishes is this delightful two bedroom apartment within the heart of Leicester City Centre. Located within the old Barclays bank the apartment offers open plan living with a light airy hallway, large open living kitchen, with built in appliances, two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and modern bathroom. Boasting a prime location sitting amongst a plethora of amenities such as the Highcross Shopping Centre, Showcase Cinema de Lux, the cultural quarter with clubs, bars, restaurants, Curve Theatre, Phoenix Arts Centre, parks, gardens, gymnasiums and Leicester Station providing fast and frequent trains to London St Pancras (around 1 hour) and Birmingham New Street (around 45 mins) the property would prove ideal for first time buyers or investment.
- City Centre Location
- Listed Conversion
- Brand New Apartment
- Bike Storage
- Secure Entrance
- Lift In Block
- Retaining Charm & Character
Communal Entrance
Accessed via secure fob entry door, post boxes, impressive stairwell rising to first floor with dado rail running along side and elevator to upper floors.
Entrance
Accessed via timber door, ceiling light point, timber framed sash windows to light well, doors to internal living space.
Open Plan Living Kitchen
With ceiling light point and inset spotlights above kitchen, timber frame sash windows to front elevation, wall mounted electric heater, contemporary handle less fitted kitchen with a full range of wall and base units as well as soft close drawers, integrated Bosch electric oven, full size integrated fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher and recess and plumbing for washing machine, square edge worktops with inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, ceramic four ring electric hob with aluminium splash back and extractor hood over and karndean flooring.
Bedroom One
Ceiling light point, uPVC double glazed windows to front elevation, wall mounted electric heater and glazed fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom Two
Ceiling light point, uPVC double glazed windows to front elevation, wall mounted electric heater and glazed fitted wardrobes.
Bathroom
Inset ceiling spotlights, three piece suite comprising enclosed flush wall hung WC, ceramic wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap over set within wall mounted vanity unit providing deep drawer space and shelving above, panelled B shaped bath with chrome mixer tap and shower over with glass screen, ceramic wall tiles and laminate flooring.
Location
Leicester is the UK’s eighth largest city with a population of more than 500,000. Leicester is located 30 miles south of Nottingham, 25 miles north east of Coventry and 40 miles west of Peterborough. Birmingham city centre is also 40 miles to the west. The city benefits from excellent road networks, being located within 4 miles of the M1/ M69 motorway junction. The M6 motorway is accessed via the M69, just 20 miles to the south west of the city and provides access to the greater midland’s region. Leicester train station lies just 0.6 miles and a 10-minute walk away from the development. The city is home to 2 popular universities, De Montfort University, which was ranked 65th in the UK in the Times Higher Education University Rankings for 2020, with a student population of 19,093 and The University of Leicester, ranked 24th in the UK in the Times Higher Education University Rankings for 2020, with a student population of 18,650. This combined student population of almost 38,000 students ensures a steady supply of student tenants looking for accommodation in the city. De Montfort Chambers is located within the centre of the city with a wealth of shops, bars and restaurants, 6 theatres including the award-winning Curve and Leicester market, which is Europe’s largest outdoor covered market.
Directional Note
Entering the City Centre via London Road (A6) continue on to St Georges Way (A594) and turn left on to Charles Street and again left on to Northampton Street, turn right on to Granby Street proceeding to turn left on to Bishop Street where the property can be found within the Town Hall Square.
Viewings
Viewings are to be strictly by appointment only with Fothergill Wyatt. Alternatively, further details can be found on the website, you can register with us at www.fothergillwyatt.com and viewings can be booked directly by calling 0116 270 5900.