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Charles Street, Leicester, LE1

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

947 sq ft

88 sq m

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Key features

  • Leasehold Property
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Secure Allocated Parking
  • City Centre Location
  • Lift Access To Third Floor
  • Offered With No Upward Chain
  • Open Plan Kitchen Living Space
  • Investment Opportunity

Description

This spacious apartment is situated in the historic Foister Building, which was originally a hosiery factory dating back to the 1930s. The building underwent a thoughtful conversion in the early 2000s, blending modern fixtures with the building's rich history.

The property features a hallway that grants access to all rooms. It boasts a spacious open plan living/kitchen/dining room adorned with exposed brickwork, steel beams, a high ceiling, industrial-style multi-paned windows, and a Juliette balcony. The open plan kitchen is complete with granite countertops, a breakfast bar, integrated appliances, an array of kitchen units, and a separate utility room. The living and dining area provides ample space for entertaining guests.

The apartment features a spacious master bedroom with an industrial styled window, a second bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a versatile third bedroom or study, and a family bathroom.

The apartment benefits from secure allocated underground car parking for one vehicle and is now available for sale with no chain.
Tenanted until 10th Seotember 2025. Current rental income £1250 per calendar month.

Information

Council Tax Band: D Leicester City Council
EPC rating; 76 C
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Term: 125 years from 30 June 2001
Ground Rent: £125 a year
Current Service Charge: £1800 a year


EPC Rating: C

Hallway

Enter through a solid wood door into a spacious hallway featuring hardwood flooring and a radiator. Doors lead to various rooms throughout the property, offering a warm and welcoming first impression.

Open-Plan Lounge/Diner

This stylish open-plan living space features double-opening doors leading onto a charming Juliet balcony, bringing in an abundance of natural light. An additional large window further enhances the brightness of the room. The interior boasts hardwood flooring throughout and exposed brickwork to one wall, adding a touch of industrial character. Comfort is ensured with two radiators strategically placed to keep the area warm and welcoming.

Kitchen

The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary style base and eye-level units, complemented by sleek granite work surfaces. It features an inset gas hob with a stainless steel extractor hood above and an electric oven beneath. A one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink with single drainer and mixer tap is set against a matching stainless steel splashback, providing a modern, cohesive finish. The kitchen also benefits from an integrated dishwasher and has space and plumbing for a freestanding washer/dryer.

Bedroom One

A generously sized double bedroom filled with natural light from a large rear-facing window. The room features stylish laminate flooring, exposed brickwork for a touch of character, and built-in wardrobes offering ample storage space.

Bedroom Two

A good-sized double bedroom with a window to the front elevation, allowing plenty of natural light. The room features a built-in wardrobe offering ample hanging space and storage. Finished with hardwood flooring, and a radiator is positioned beneath the window for efficient heating.

Bedroom Three

Bedroom Three is a single room currently used as an office. It features a window to the front elevation, laminate flooring, and a radiator.

Bathroom

The bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite, comprising a close-coupled WC and a panelled bath with mixer taps, shower screen, and hot and cold bar mixer shower attachments. A vanity unit houses the wash hand basin with a mixer tap and tiled splashback. The shower area is fully tiled for a sleek and practical finish. Additional features include tiled flooring and a tall, freestanding heated towel radiator.

Parking - Allocated parking

Underground parking space.

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Off street
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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About Focus Property Sales and Management, Leicester

115 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, LE2 3AH

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