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2 bedroom retirement property
Key information
Property description & features
- OVER 55's APARTMENT
- Two bedrooms
- Pleasant location
- 17' lounge
- Kitchen with appliances
- Shower room
- Maintained gardens
- No upward chain
- 125 year lease from 1987
- C/tax band b
Entrance Hall - The apartment is entered via the ground floor entrance hall facing the private gardens of Beacon Court. A staircase then leads up to the first floor accommodation in this retirement maisonette. UPVC double glazed entrance door which has a woodgrain exterior and white interior.
Lounge - 5.18m x 3.51m (17' x 11'6) - A generously sized living room. UPVC double glazed window facing the private gardens, fitted carpet, coving to ceiling, gas fire with stone hearth, radiator. Recessed storage cupboard.
Kitchen - 3.28m x 1.98m (10'9 x 6'6) - A well presented fitted kitchen with the inclusion of all appliances if the buyer wants them. UPVC double glazed window facing Faire Road (the front of the block) fitted with a range of modern base and eye level units, work surfaces, stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, provision for appliances with washing machine, cooker and fridge included in the sale. Vaillant wall mounted gas central heating boiler, radiator, fitted pantry store.
Inner Lobby - Leading to the two bedrooms and shower room.
Bedroom One - 3.58m x 2.95m (11'9 x 9'8) - A good sized double bedroom with built-in storage. UPVC double glazed window facing gardens, fitted carpet, radiator, deep recessed fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom Two - 3.00m x 2.06m (9'10 x 6'9) - A decent sized single bedroom currently used as a dining room. UPVC double glazed window facing front, fitted carpet, radiator, recessed storage cupboard.
Shower Room - 2.01m x 1.70m (6'7 x 5'7) - UPVC double glazed opaque window, vinyl flooring, a double shower enclosure with electric shower, a flip seat and grab rails, vanity wash hand basin, wc. Half-tiled walls, radiator, access to loft.
Outside - There are delightful communal gardens maintained by the management company and ample off road parking for residents and their guests.
Glenfield - Glenfield is a popular large village 5 miles to the West of Leicester city centre with a population of approx 9,500. There are two well regarded primary schools, three pubs, St Peters church and a range of local shopping facilities including a relatively new Morrison's store on Station Road. There is nearby open countryside including Bradgate Park and Gynsills conservation area. There is easy access to M1, A46 & A50 main routes. Glenfield General Hospital & Leics County Council are two large employers. Glenfield is mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086 and is also famous for its now defunct railway tunnel built by Stevenson and once the longest in the world. Regular bus services into Leicester serve the village and Leicester train station is approx 5 miles away.
Local Authority & Council Tax Info (Blaby) - This property falls within Blaby District Council (blaby.gov.uk)
It has a Council Tax Band of B which means a charge of £1684.01 for tax year ending March 2024
Please note: When a property changes ownership local authorities do reserve the right to re-calculate council tax bands.
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Leasehold Information - The apartment is offered for sale with a 125 year lease which we understand commenced in 1987.
We are currently seeking to confirm the monthly service charge which we believe to be approx £100/month.
This includes assistance care alarm, central heating maintenance, communal electricity, buildings insurance, gardens maintenance, exterior window cleaning, long-term exterior maintenance.
Any consideration regarding pets is with Longhurst Housing Association.
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