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The Queens Building, Queen Street, Leicester

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

702 sq ft

65 sq m

Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Key features

  • Communal & private entrance hallways
  • open plan living/dining area & kitchen
  • principal bedroom
  • Jack & Jill bathroom
  • bedroom two
  • one allocated parking space (included within the lease)
  • leasehold
  • EPC - C

Description

Set within one of Leicester's most iconic Victorian buildings in the heart of the Cultural Quarter, this exceptional two-bedroom apartment effortlessly combines period character with contemporary living.

With an allocated parking space, superb city centre amenities on the doorstep and Leicester Railway Station just a short walk away, it offers an enviable lifestyle for professionals, first-time buyers and investors alike.

Location - The Queens Building occupies a prime position within Leicester's vibrant St. George's Cultural Quarter, placing an excellent selection of restaurants, bars, cafés, shops and cultural attractions, including The Phoenix Cinema & Arts Centre and Curve Theatre right on the doorstep. The professional quarters and railway station being so close make this an outstanding location for both work and leisure.

Accommodation - The apartment is entered via a spacious communal entrance hall with striking wall art, polished floor tiles, contemporary designed post boxes and the intercom system. Located on the first floor, this beautifully presented apartment is accessed via a welcoming entrance hallway finished with attractive engineered wood flooring and benefiting from a useful fitted storage cupboard.

The spacious and bright open plan living/dining area and kitchen is impressive, with three large windows flooding the space with natural light, while exposed brickwork and steel beams create a striking industrial-inspired aesthetic full of character. The kitchen itself has been finished to a high standard, featuring a stylish range of contemporary grey eye and base level units and drawers complemented by white stone preparation surfaces and a stainless steel sink with drainer unit. Integrated appliances include a Neff oven, Neff microwave, Neff induction hob with extractor unit above, CDA fridge, a freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher.

The principal bedroom is a generous double, enjoying views towards St George’s church and benefiting from exposed brickwork, a fitted double wardrobe and direct access to the Jack and Jill bathroom. Bedroom two is another well-proportioned double, featuring large windows, exposed brickwork and a fitted double wardrobe, making it an ideal guest room, home office or second bedroom. The Jack & Jill bathroom is fitted with a modern white three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over, a WC and a wash hand basin, an Illuminated de-mister mirror and a heated towel rail, all complemented by neutral tiled surrounds.

Outside - The property also benefits from an allocated parking space, conveniently located just a minute’s walk from the property, entered under a large canvas sign for 'Makers Yard'.

Lease Information: - Whilst we make every effort to ensure these details are correct, they are subject to change, are not to be relied upon & MUST be verified by your Solicitor.

Tenure: Leasehold. Lease Term: 200 years from 2017.
Ground Rent: £200 per annum.
Service charge: £2,031 per annum.
Service charge review period & review increase: Reviewed annually, based on actual expenditure & budgeted maintenance costs.
Buildings Insurance: £981 per annum.
Management: Butlin Property Services Ltd.

Other Information - Listed Status: Grade II.
Conservation Area: St George's.
Local Authority: Leicester City Council, Tax Band: B
Services: Offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired central heating.
Broadband delivered to the property: ADSL, Mobile 4G & 5G, speed unknown.
Construction: Believed to be standard. The property enjoys the remainder of an AEDIS Group 10 year new build warranty, valid until December 2027.
Wayleaves, Rights of Way & Covenants: Subletting of the whole is permitted; the lease restricts subletting of part only.
Flooding issues in the last 5 years: None our Clients are aware of.
Planning issues: None our Clients are aware of.
Accessibility: No specific accessibility modifications made however there are ramps to both entrance doors and a lift to all floors.

Brochures

BROCHURE.pdf
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: B
LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
Listed
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Communal
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Monthly repayments£878
Property: £ 175,000
Deposit: £ 17,500
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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56 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DH
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James Sellicks Estate Agents love selling houses, and has done for over 20 years. We are well known for the sale of all types of property from smart urban apartments to elegant country homes. We have a network of offices covering Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, these are staffed by a highly competent and experienced team eager to deliver the results you are looking for.

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