THE LUXURY £300,000 home owned by evil Jimmy Savile in which he abused at least one of his victims is set to be demolished.
Workmen were today preparing to remove the penthouse flat from a six-storey building at Roundhay Park, Leeds, where the notorious paedophile died aged 84 in 2011.
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Sicko Savile relaxes in living room of Leeds flat he called his home for over thirty yearsCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Baseball caps and plaques line the entrance hallway to the penthouse flat once owned by notorious child sex offender Jimmy SavileCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Savile's trademark tracksuits and baseball caps can be seen in wardrobe of flat that is now being demolishedCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Beast Savile's bed covered in mementos of his prolific time as a marathon runnerCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Garish spectacles and a crucifix jostle for space on paedo Savile's bedside tableCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Workmen are today preparing to remove the penthouse flat from the six-storey building at Roundhay Park, LeedsCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Some gutting of the property - which was bought by Savile at the height of his fame in the 1970s - was carried out in 2014.
But it was not until April this year that a firm called Ennerdale Apartments won planning permission for the redevelopment of the dwelling at the six-storey Lakeview Court building.
Once regarded as a luxury residence with some of the finest views in Leeds, its furnishings had grown tatty and outdated by the time of the star's death.
It is thought that at least one of his victims was abused there in his 30 years living there.
A document submitted as part of the successful planning application to Leeds City Council said the work would see the demolition of the penthouse and "construction of a new steel framed structure".
Permission was also granted by the council for changes to other sections of Lakeview Court, including the installation of new external insulation and the demolition of six single storey garages.
A council report on the application said that, although "the rooftop flat will be enlarged as a result of this proposal", there would be minimal impact on "visual amenity in general".
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Property was bought by Savile at the height of his fame in the 1970sCredit: SWNS
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Savile kept a collection of videos that recorded his appearances on televisionCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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A novelty Jim'll Fix It bath soap hung from the taps in Savile's bathroomCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Once regarded as a luxury residence with some of the finest views in Leeds, its furnishings had grown tatty and outdated by the time of the star’s deathCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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The flat is perhaps best known for hosting the weekly meetings of Leeds-born Savile’s inner circle, dubbed The Friday Morning ClubCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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It was only in April that planning permission was gannted for the redevelopment of the swelling at the six-storey Lakeview Court buildlingCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Savile's flat was sold to a company called CXI 92 Ltd, owned by the couple who lived in the suite next door, for £250,000 in February 2013.
Land Registry documents show the property changed hands again in early 2014, this time for £300,000.
Flats in the six-storey building in Roundhay Park in Leeds were serviced by a liftCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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The flat, with impressive views, required significant updating from Savile's eraCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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A document submitted as part of the successful planning application to Leeds City Council said the work would see the demolition of the penthouse and “construction of a new steel framed structure”Credit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Permission was also granted by the council for changes to other sections of Lakeview Court, including the installation of new external insulation and the demolition of six single storey garages.Credit: Glen Minikin
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