1 bed Flat For Sale £160,000
**join us for afternoon tea - Wednesday 4th August - 10am - 4pm - book your place today** beautifully presented one bedroom apartment situated within a popular mccarthy & stone retirement living plus development.
Glenhills Court
Glenhills Court is located beside the Grand Union Canal in Glen Parva, just 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. An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hour of domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - provided by the Your Life Care & Management team. These comprise; Domestic support, Ironing & Laundry, Shopping, Personal care, Medication, Companionship (please speak to the Property Consultant for further details and a break down of charges).
The development has a great community of Homeowners with a Homeowners association who support each homeowner, annual events and day trips. For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant with static call points in bathrooms and main bedroom. Your home at Glenhills Court offers great comfort and security, allowing you to enjoy an independent and social retirement. Away from the privacy of your apartment, Glenhills Court features a selection of social areas, including the homeowners lounge and canal side gardens. There is also a fantastic restaurant serving meals every day of the year, complete with table service and a sun terrace for those warm summer evenings. When your friends and family wish to visit, they too can enjoy comfort and privacy in the guest suite, while extensive car parking facilities are ideal for permit holders. Lifts and wheelchair access also make the complex accessible to all. Glenhills Court enjoys a convenient location in Glen Parva, within easy reach of Leicester city centre.
The complex sits on the Grand Union Canal, which provides pleasant waterside views as well as the perfect place for a morning stroll. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over.
Local Area
Glen Parva is a peaceful, largely residential, suburb to the south of the city, conveniently situated to the M1 motorway with junction 21 just 10 minutes away. Near junction 21 is the newly extended (December 2020) Fosse Park Shopping Centre and Food Court, two supermarkets and the Meridian Leisure Complex – including multiscreen cinema. Also nearby is the new Everards Meadows which includes a huge coffee shop overlooking the meadows and walks down to the River Soar and the canal.
Glenhills Court is on a bus route (weekdays every 10 minutes) with buses in one direction going into Leicester City Centre, with stops along the way at Leicester’s cricket, football and rugby grounds, as well as the Leicester Royal Infirmary and at Freemans Common, where there is a supermarket, cinema, bingo hall and a couple of eateries.
Close to Glenhills Court is the centre of Blaby which is just half a mile away; walkable but has a large car park. In Blaby there are numerous small shops including bakers, butchers, and a few charity shops. Also in Blaby are banks/cash points, coffee shops, supermarkets, doctors, dentists, chemist, opticians, hairdressers, pubs/restaurant, take-aways, churches, library, parks, antiques centre and much more.
Walking from Glenhills Court. You can take a short stroll along the tow path of the canal in either direction or go further afield via an extensive network of footpaths. 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 near 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.
Apartment Overview
McCarthy & Stone Resales are proud to bring to the market this well presented apartment situated on the fourth floor (serviced by a lift). The apartment boasts from spacious rooms and built in wardrobe in the bedroom. *viewings advised*
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads to a spacious entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is located in the hall. From the hallway there is a door leading to a storage/airing cupboard. Two ceiling lights, illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord. Doors leading to the lounge, bedroom, shower room and cloakroom.
Lounge
Bright and airy living room with a full height double glazed window which allows lots of natural light to flood in. The spacious room provides ample space for dining, ideally positioned in front of the mentioned large window. TV and telephone points. Sky/Sky+ connection point, two ceiling lights, raised electric sockets and storage heater. Part glazed door leads onto the separate kitchen.
Kitchen
Fitted with a range of wall and base units, pan drawers with a modern roll top worktop with ceramic tiling over. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer sits below the double glazed window. Inset, waist level oven perfect for minimal bending and space for a microwave above . Electric four ring hob with chimney extractor hood over. Integrated fridge/freezer. Tiled floor, under counter lighting, ventilation system.
Bedroom
Generously sized bedroom with large window and the featuring a built in wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors. TV and telephone point, central ceiling light, raised electric sockets and storage heater.
Bath / Shower Room
Fully tiled and fitted large bathroom comprising with a wet room style level access shower with curtain, separate panel bath both with support rails. Vanity unit containing a hand basin and mirror over. WC with additional storage above. Chrome heated towel rail, slip resistant flooring and emergency pull cord.
Service Charge
• 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, to find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
Leasehold Information
Lease length: 125 years from 1st June 2015
Ground rent: Annual charge £435
Car Parking Permit
The fee is £250 per annum, permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with your Estate Manager on site for availability.
Glenhills Court
Glenhills Court is located beside the Grand Union Canal in Glen Parva, just 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. An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hour of domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - provided by the Your Life Care & Management team. These comprise; Domestic support, Ironing & Laundry, Shopping, Personal care, Medication, Companionship (please speak to the Property Consultant for further details and a break down of charges).
The development has a great community of Homeowners with a Homeowners association who support each homeowner, annual events and day trips. For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant with static call points in bathrooms and main bedroom. Your home at Glenhills Court offers great comfort and security, allowing you to enjoy an independent and social retirement. Away from the privacy of your apartment, Glenhills Court features a selection of social areas, including the homeowners lounge and canal side gardens. There is also a fantastic restaurant serving meals every day of the year, complete with table service and a sun terrace for those warm summer evenings. When your friends and family wish to visit, they too can enjoy comfort and privacy in the guest suite, while extensive car parking facilities are ideal for permit holders. Lifts and wheelchair access also make the complex accessible to all. Glenhills Court enjoys a convenient location in Glen Parva, within easy reach of Leicester city centre.
The complex sits on the Grand Union Canal, which provides pleasant waterside views as well as the perfect place for a morning stroll. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over.
Local Area
Glen Parva is a peaceful, largely residential, suburb to the south of the city, conveniently situated to the M1 motorway with junction 21 just 10 minutes away. Near junction 21 is the newly extended (December 2020) Fosse Park Shopping Centre and Food Court, two supermarkets and the Meridian Leisure Complex – including multiscreen cinema. Also nearby is the new Everards Meadows which includes a huge coffee shop overlooking the meadows and walks down to the River Soar and the canal.
Glenhills Court is on a bus route (weekdays every 10 minutes) with buses in one direction going into Leicester City Centre, with stops along the way at Leicester’s cricket, football and rugby grounds, as well as the Leicester Royal Infirmary and at Freemans Common, where there is a supermarket, cinema, bingo hall and a couple of eateries.
Close to Glenhills Court is the centre of Blaby which is just half a mile away; walkable but has a large car park. In Blaby there are numerous small shops including bakers, butchers, and a few charity shops. Also in Blaby are banks/cash points, coffee shops, supermarkets, doctors, dentists, chemist, opticians, hairdressers, pubs/restaurant, take-aways, churches, library, parks, antiques centre and much more.
Walking from Glenhills Court. You can take a short stroll along the tow path of the canal in either direction or go further afield via an extensive network of footpaths. 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 near 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.
Apartment Overview
McCarthy & Stone Resales are proud to bring to the market this well presented apartment situated on the fourth floor (serviced by a lift). The apartment boasts from spacious rooms and built in wardrobe in the bedroom. *viewings advised*
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads to a spacious entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is located in the hall. From the hallway there is a door leading to a storage/airing cupboard. Two ceiling lights, illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord. Doors leading to the lounge, bedroom, shower room and cloakroom.
Lounge
Bright and airy living room with a full height double glazed window which allows lots of natural light to flood in. The spacious room provides ample space for dining, ideally positioned in front of the mentioned large window. TV and telephone points. Sky/Sky+ connection point, two ceiling lights, raised electric sockets and storage heater. Part glazed door leads onto the separate kitchen.
Kitchen
Fitted with a range of wall and base units, pan drawers with a modern roll top worktop with ceramic tiling over. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer sits below the double glazed window. Inset, waist level oven perfect for minimal bending and space for a microwave above . Electric four ring hob with chimney extractor hood over. Integrated fridge/freezer. Tiled floor, under counter lighting, ventilation system.
Bedroom
Generously sized bedroom with large window and the featuring a built in wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors. TV and telephone point, central ceiling light, raised electric sockets and storage heater.
Bath / Shower Room
Fully tiled and fitted large bathroom comprising with a wet room style level access shower with curtain, separate panel bath both with support rails. Vanity unit containing a hand basin and mirror over. WC with additional storage above. Chrome heated towel rail, slip resistant flooring and emergency pull cord.
Service Charge
• 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, to find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
Leasehold Information
Lease length: 125 years from 1st June 2015
Ground rent: Annual charge £435
Car Parking Permit
The fee is £250 per annum, permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with your Estate Manager on site for availability.
