2-bedroom flat · LE5 6DL
For saleListed 11 days
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An increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a spacious penthouse apartment in the heart of highly desirable Evington Village.
Occupying the entire top floor of this well-maintained development, the property offers generous accommodation, abundant natural light, a wrap-around balcony, and excellent scope for modernisation, allowing a purchaser to create a truly exceptional home tailored to their own taste.
Accessed via a secure intercom entrance with lift access directly to the apartment, the accommodation centres around a substantial open-plan living and dining space, enhanced by large glazed doors opening onto the balcony and enjoying elevated views across the surrounding area.
The adjoining kitchen is fitted with a range of integrated appliances and is complemented by a separate utility room.
There are two exceptionally generous double bedrooms, including a spacious principal suite with fitted wardrobes, useful storage, and a large en-suite bathroom.
A second four-piece bathroom and separate WC serve the remainder of the accommodation.
Further benefits include a private garage, allocated parking, visitor parking, recently replaced rear double glazing, and a modern boiler.
The property is offered with an outstanding long lease and peppercorn ground rent.
Hawthorne Court is renowned for its strong owner-occupier community and attractive setting on one of Evington-s most sought-after tree-lined roads.
Local amenities, independent shops, cafés, parks, and leisure facilities are all within easy reach, while Leicester city centre, Leicester railway station, and the A47 provide excellent transport connections.
A rare penthouse offering substantial space, privacy, and outstanding potential in one of Leicester-s most established and desirable residential locations.
Lease Information - 999-year lease from 2009 - Service charge: Approx.
£2,500 per annum - Peppercorn ground rent Agent Note: Buy-to-let and Airbnb/short-term letting are not permitted within this development.
Living Room - 5.56 x 4.27 m (18′3″ x 14′0″ ft) Bedroom 1 - 3.96 x 5.05 m (12′12″ x 16′7″ ft) Bedroom 2 - 5.22 x 4.14 m (17′2″ x 13′7″ ft) Bathroom 1 - 2.60 x 3.09 m (8′6″ x 10′2″ ft) Bathroom 2 - 2.42 x 2.78 m (7′11″ x 9′1″ ft) Dining Room - 2.61 x 4.27 m (8′7″ x 14′0″ ft) Kitchen - 2.49 x 4.25 m (8′2″ x 13′11″ ft) Laundry Room - 2.49 x 1.96 m (8′2″ x 6′5″ ft) Hall - 3.22 x 1.92 m (10′7″ x 6′4″ ft) Toilet - 3.24 x 0.86 m (10′8″ x 2′10″ ft)
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