1 bed flat for sale

Glenhills Court, Little Glen Road, Glen Parva, Leicester LE2

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Beautifully presented one bedroom, McCarthy Stone retirement apartment for over 70's. Situated on the ground floor offering lots of natural light and being south facing. The accommodation briefly comprising of a welcoming entrance hallway, spacious living room with space for dining and the added benefit of French Doors opening out to a patio area with attractive garden views. A double bedroom with built in wardrobes and a bathroom with bath suite and shower.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer

Glenhills Court

Glenhills Court is located beside the Grand Union Canal in Glen Parva, just half a mile from the vibrant village of Blaby and four miles from Leicester city centre. This fine collection of age-exclusive apartments is a must-see for those seeking retirement living in Leicestershire.
The complex includes one and two bedroom properties, which are spacious, stylish, and offer the benefits of Retirement Living plus
Glenhills Court offers great comfort and security, allowing you to enjoy an independent and social retirement, with 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call system.
Glenhills Court features a selection of social areas, including the homeowners lounge and canal side gardens. The excellent on site restaurant serves meals every day of the year, complete with table service and an adjacent sun terrace for those warm summer evenings.
Lifts and wheelchair access make all areas of the complex accessible to everyone.
The development has a vibrant, friendly community with a very active Homeowners association. There are a variety of regular weekly activities and events to take part in, should one wish, such as gentle group exercise sessions, book club, film nights and coffee mornings.
In addition to the weekly events a number of day excursions are taken throughout the year.
When your friends and family wish to visit, they too can enjoy comfort and privacy in the guest suite. The complex sits on the Grand Union Canal, which provides pleasant waterside views as well as the perfect place for a morning stroll.

Moving Made Easy

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.

Local Area

Glenhills Court is situated half a mile from Blaby and 1 mile from Wigston. Blaby is well served by local independent traders which include butchers, bakers, chemists, newsagents etc as well as national retail chains. Located within the town centre are a variety of essential services including a bank and the Post Office, a health centre and a dental practice. Leicester City centre is easily accessed by bus with a stop just outside Glenhills Court. The service is regular with stops at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, the De Montfort Hall and all the major Leicester sports grounds. From Glenhills Court one can stroll along the canal tow path. In one direction the tow path takes you to South Wigston or you can veer off on footpaths crossing the nearby River Sence and on to Bouskell Park and beyond. In the other direction the towpath leads to Aylestone Meadows, the River Soar, the Great Central Way, Everards Meadows and eventually to Leicester City Centre. Further afield Glenhills Court is ideally situated to explore the Charnwood Forest around junction 22 of the M1 and in the opposite direction places like Foxton Locks near Market Harborough.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole leads to a welcoming entrance hallway with the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system. From the hallway there is a door to a storage/airing cupboard, illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord. Doors leading to the living room, bathroom and bedroom.

Living Room

A delightful living room benefits from a double glazed door leading to a patio area having an attractive garden outlook. With a floor to ceiling window offering lots of natural light and having ample room for dining. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, ceiling light. Fitted carpet, storage heater, electric fire place and surround and raised electric sockets. Part glazed door leading to the kitchen.

Kitchen

Fitted with a range of wall and base units, pan drawers with a modern roll top worktop with tiling over. Inset, waist level oven, stainless steel sink with mixer tap over, electric hob with chimney extractor hood over, integrated fridge/freezer. Counter top dishwasher. Tiled floor, ventilation system and window .

Bedroom

Spacious bedroom with double glazed window. Double wardrobe with mirror fronted doors and hanging rail. TV and phone point. Storage heater.

Bathroom

Fully tiled and fitted, spacious bathroom with electric walk - in shower and seperate bath. Hand basin with vanity unit and mirror over. WC and chrome heated towel rail, downlights, shaving point and ventilation system.

Service Charge Breakdown

• 1 Hour domestic assistance (per week)
•Cleaning of communal windows
•Water rates for communal areas and apartments
•Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
•24-hour emergency call system
•Upkeep of gardens and grounds
•Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
•Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
•Buildings insurance

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening.

To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Annual Service charge: £9,589.08 for financial year ending 30/09/2025

Lease Information

125 years from 1st June 2015

Ground Rent

Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2030

Parking Permit Information

The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Features

• Estate Manager and 24-hour on site staffing
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Part Exchange available
• Pets allowed
• Full wheelchair access
• Lifts to all floors
• Homeowners lounge and on-site restaurant
• Mobility scooter charging point
• Landscaped gardens
• Laundry room
• Guest Suite
• Call McCarthy and Stone Resales to view

Additional Information & Services

• Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage