The Pavilion Western Park | Leicester | LE3 6HX

This stunning period home built circa 1830 with large gardens enjoys a prime position within Western Park. This attached property is

presented to an exceptional standard offering a wealth of regency

period features including multi paned windows, tall ceilings, panelled

doors and antique French marble fireplaces. The grand entrance hall

provides access to two large reception rooms, a lavishly appointed

breakfast kitchen with oak cabinets and granite work surfacing, bar

area, utility and shower room. On the first floor is a large galleried

landing, four good sized bedrooms and a refitted luxury bathroom.

The property benefits gas fired central heating, hardstanding for

numerous vehicles, double car port and summerhouse. The large plot

is fully enclosed with ornate railings with panoramic views out over

Western Park.

Asking Price: £525,000

Property at a glance

A Fine Period Home

Energy Rating F

Two Large Reception Rooms

Bar Area

Large Breakfast Kitchen

Four Double Bedrooms

Refitted Luxury Bathroom

Large Gardens

Car Port

Delightful Views over Western Park

Viewing Essential to Appreciate

The Pavilion

Situated within this magnificent 73 acre park dating back to 1899 and once being

part of Leicester forest, a stunning period home built in 1830 with large gardens

and enjoying a prime elevated position. Attached to one adjacent property, the

property has been luxuriously refurbished to an exception standard and offers a

wealth of Regency period features including multi-paned windows, high ceilings,

panelled doors, antique marble fireplaces, all complemented by the very latest in

kitchen fittings, a brand new luxury bathroom and luxury bespoke wardrobes in

the master bedroom etc. With four good sized bedrooms, the property offers

gas fired central heating, parking for numerous vehicles, double carport,

summerhouse, large mature gardens with ornate railings and panoramic views on

all sides over Western Park. Western Park is one of Leicester's largest parks

offering 73 acres. The main drive features a wide avenue of trees which were laid

out for the inaugural opening in 1899 and within easy access is the children's play

area, bowling greens, tennis courts and woodland walk. The park was once part

of Leicester Forest (mentions in the Doomsday book in 1089) and was an

important games reserve where the Earl's of Leicester and their descents hunted.

An oak tree still remains from this period and is affectionately known as "Old

Major".

The forest was an essential source of wood for the inhabitants of Leicester and

the timber was used to build houses and business premises as well as being an

important fuel supply. By the beginning of the 16th century most of the forest

was depleted of trees and the land was enclosed. At the end of the 19th century,

Leicester city purchased the land to raise a park for the people of the West End.

The land was purchased from the Trustees of Sir John Mellor one of the most

important land owners in New Parks and Westcotes. A Roman road from

Manchester is thought to cross the park and in 1849 a railway line which cut

through Brick Kiln Meadow was opened, this linked the Midland Main line and the

Leicester Swannington Line. The graceful contours of the park are a blend of

meadows, mature woods and hedgerows interspersed with established shrub and wooded areas. Overall this creates a mosaic of habitats where wildlife abounds.

Accommodation The property is entered via double timber doors with top light opening into the

entrance porch.

Entrance Porch With oak parquet flooring, oak panelling to dado rail, ceiling cornice and glazed

double doors opening into the entrance hall.

Feature Entrance Hall 23'7" x 7'3" (7.2m x 2.2m)

Feature staircase rising to first floor with hardwood handrail and metal

balustrade, wooden parquet flooring, two panel radiators behind decorative

panels, wood panelling to dado rail, ceiling cornice and rose, and understairs

storage cupboard.

Drawing Room

18'1" x 16'1" (5.5m x 4.9m)

French marble fire surround with marble hearth and open grate. Multi-paned

sash window with shutters to front elevation. Wood parquet flooring, ceiling

cornice and rose and panel radiator.

Dining Room 16'1" (4.9m) x 16'1" (4.9m) into recess

French marble fire surround with marble hearth and open grate. Multi-paned

window with shutters to front elevation and further multi-paned sash window to

side elevation. Wood parquet flooring, deep skirting boards, ceiling cornice and rose and panel radiator.

Split Level Bar Area 16'9" x 7'7" (5.1m x 2.3m)

Stylishly fitted with a bar, glass shelving and drinks counter to rear with mirror

over. Multi-paned window, access to loft, recessed spotlighting and wood parquet flooring.

Breakfast Kitchen 24'7" overall x 14'5" (7.5m overall x 4.4m)

Superbly fitted with a range of solid oak bespoke cabinets with granite work

surfacing, twin Belfast style sink with mixer tap, gas and electric point for Range

style cooker with granite splashback and extractor hood over, integrated

appliances to include dishwasher, fridge and freezer, housing for microwave,

matching dresser unit with glass fronted display cabinets, wine racks and large

island unit with granite top with under mounted stainless steel sink with deck

mounted mixer tap, breakfast bar and further space for dining table and chairs.

There is Travertine marble tiled flooring with underfloor heating, radiator with

decorative cover, connections for wall mounted TV, multi-paned window with

shutters and recessed spotlighting.

Rear Lobby

External timber panelled door, airing cupboard with enclosed hot water cylinder

and gas fired central heating boiler.

Utility Room

6'7" x 5'11" (2m x 1.8m)

Matching Travertine marble flooring with underfloor heating, plumbing for washing machine, space for condenser/dryer and recessed spotlighting.

Shower Room

6'11" x 6'11" (2.1m x 2.1m)

Fitted with a stylish white suite comprising a double shower enclosure with fixed

shower head and recessed shower valve, low level WC and wall mounted basin

with mixer tap. Two multi-paned windows, contemporary vertical style radiator,

extractor fan, full tiling to walls and Travertine tiled flooring with underfloor heating.

Galleried Landing 26'7" (8.1m) x 7'3" (2.2m) min - 11'10" (3.6m) max

Multi-paned window to front elevation overlooking the front gardens and Western

Park beyond, two panel radiators, recessed window overlooking staircase and roof

light.

Master Bedroom

24'11" x 14'9" (7.6m x 4.5m)

Three multi-paned windows to side elevation and internal feature window to landing. Two panel radiators with decorative covers and recessed spotlighting.

Family Bathroom 11'10" x 7'7" (3.6m x 2.3m)

Having been refitted by the current owners with a luxury four piece suite

comprising a Jacuzzi massage/aroma therapy bath with shower attachment,

siphonic WC, circular sink within silestone work top with cupboards under and a

large Merlin corner shower unit with a tropical rain shower fitting and further

hand held shower fitting. Attractive porcelain full height tiling to all walls, matching

tiled flooring with underfloor heating, vertical radiator, LED spotlighting, extractor

fan, coved cornicing and two multi-paned windows overlooking the rear garden.

Bedroom Two 16'1" (4.9m) x 16'1" (4.9m) into recess

Multi-paned sash windows to front and side elevations, original stone fire surround

and two panel radiators.

Bedroom Three

16'9" x 8'10" (5.1m x 2.7m)

Multi-paned sash window to front elevation overlooking the gardens and Western Park beyond and panel radiator.

Bedroom Four 12'2" (3.7m) + door recess x 9'2" (2.8m)

Two multi-paned windows to side elevation, panel radiator and access to loft

space.

Outside

The Pavilion occupies a prime elevated position within Western Park situated at

the end of a long tree lined approach. Remote controlled electric gates provide

vehicular access to the front and rear of the property providing hardstanding for

numerous vehicles, the gardens to the front of the property are formal gardens

with box hedge, natural stone patio enjoying a south east aspect with views

towards the bandstand. To the side of the property are further extensive lawned

areas with further natural stone split level patio areas, timber summerhouse, brick built garden store and double, timber framed car port.

Park Facilities The park offers a wide range of activities including a spacious play area, woodland

walks, bandstand where visiting musicians during the summer months. For the

more energetic there are tennis courts, bowling greens, football and cricket areas.

In all, the park is a fabulous free facility which surrounds The Pavilion for the

enjoyment of its owners and their family/guest. Most importantly, the owners of

The Pavilion provide no financial contribution or service charge to the park which

otherwise could be a significant cost associated with a parkland setting and one

which affects many properties situated in converted halls and stately homes which have to contribute to the maintenance of the facilities.

Tenure

The property is held leasehold on a 125 year lease which commenced on 26 May

2004. There is no ground rent payable however the owners of the property

contribute £20 per annum towards the cost of electricity to the security bollard with entry key pad at the entrance to the park.

Agents Note "The Pavilion" occupies the majority of the block with two smaller freehold

properties attached.

N.B. All measurements are approximate. These Sales Particulars have been prepared by BENTONS upon instruction of the Vendor(s). Service, Fittings and equipment referred to within the sales particulars have not been tested

(unless otherwise stated) and no warranties can be given. Accordingly the prospective Buyer(s) must make their own enquiries regarding such matters. These particulars are intended to give a fair description but their accuracy is not

guaranteed. Nor do they constitute an offer or contract.

Services

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property. Central

heating is provided by a gas fired boiler and hot water being provided by a

replacement Megaflow pressurised hot water system. The bathroom has been refitted with underfloor heating.

Location

Leicester is a vibrant city enjoying a vast array of shops, schools, cinemas, theatres,

parks, leisure facilities and churches. Leicester is well served by a variety of

transport links including the MI North and South, the M69 to Birmingham, the A46

to Newark, Birmingham Airport, East Midlands Airport and the train station at

Leicester has easy intercity links to London, Peterborough and Stanstead Airport.

47 Nottingham Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1NN

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