Skip to content
Get brand editions for McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth

Glenhills Court, Little Glen Road, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9DH

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

Ask agent

Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Key features

  • Ground floor apartment with access to a patio.
  • Garden and canal side views
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Spacious, contemporary shower room
  • On-site restaurant
  • Function room
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Communal lounge
  • 24- hour management team and emergency response
  • Guest suite

Description

A WONDERFULLY presented two bedroomed retirement apartment. Conveniently located on the GROUND FLOOR, the apartment boasts direct access to a PATIO AREA from the living room and the second bedroom.

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.

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.

Apartment Overview - Beautifully presented, ground floor apartment with a patio area, with access from the second bedroom. The modern kitchen has built in appliances. Two double bedrooms, the second bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a spacious shower room completes this lovely apartment.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to a spacious entrance hall - the 24-hour emergency response pull cord system is located in the hall. From the hallway there are doors 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 living room, bedrooms and shower room.

Living Room - Bright and airy living room with the benefit of a full height window and door providing access to the patio area. The spacious room allows plenty of room for dining and is within easy access to the kitchen a single part glazed door. TV and telephone points. Sky/Sky+ connection point, two decorative ceiling lights, storage heater and raised electric sockets.

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 sites below the electronically controlled window. Inset waist level oven with space above for a microwave, electric four ring hob with chimney extractor hood over. Integrated fridge/freezer. Tiled floor, ceiling light point, under counter lighting and ventilation system.

Master Bedroom - This generous master bedroom benefits from a large window. TV and telephone points, ceiling light point, storage heater and raised electric sockets.

Bedroom Two - Spacious second bedroom which could also be used as a dining room or study / hobby room. French doors open onto a patio area. Built in mirror fronted wardrobe providing hanging space and shelving. TV point, ceiling light point, storage heater and raised electric sockets.

Bath/Shower Room - Fully tiled and spacious bathroom comprising of bath with grab rail and separate wet room style shower with grab rail and curtain. Vanity unit containing a hand basin and mirror over. WC. Chrome heated towel rail, ceiling light fitting and slip resistant flooring.

Guest Cloakroom - Vanity unit containing a hand basin and mirror over. WC, chrome heated towel rail. Slip-resistant flooring.

Service Charge - *TWO YEARS SERVICE CHARGE INCLUDED*
• 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.

Service charge: £12,952.00 per annum (for financial year ending 30/09/2025)

Leasehold Information - Lease Length: 125 years from 1st June 2015
Ground Rent: £510 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2030

Car Parking Permit - The fee is usually £250 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with your Estate Manager on site for availability.

Additional Information & Services - • Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Brochures

Glenhills Court, Little Glen Road, Glen Parva, LeiEAC
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
Ask agent

Glenhills Court, Little Glen Road, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9DH

Add your favourite places to see how long it takes you to get there.

__mins driving to your place

Check how much you can borrow
Get a Mortgage in Principle
You'll have a personalised result in just 20 minutes and you could get viewings faster when you find the home you want, with no impact on your credit score.Powered bynationwideThe Nationwide Logo represents a symbol of financial strength and community, empowering members to achieve their goals
Recently sold & under offer
See similar nearby properties
Get brand editions for McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth

About McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth

100 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AQ
McCarthy Stone Resales
Committed to supporting our customers

We specialize in selling McCarthy Stone managed properties only, our dedicated Resales team support customers when the time comes to sell their retirement property. We aim to make selling easier, handling everything from valuation through to completion.

Our unique understanding of retirement properties and passion for communicating the lifestyle benefits of our McCarthy Stone communities means we're the perfect choice to sell your apartment. We'll support you every step on the way.

Your mortgage

Per year
Lender usually expects a 10% deposit
%
Choose between 1 and 40 years
Years
%
Monthly repayments
£934
We think you can borrow up to
Add your household income above
Powered bynationwideThe Nationwide Logo represents a symbol of financial strength and community, empowering members to achieve their goals
These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

Notes

These notes are private, only you can see them.

Staying secure when looking for property

Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.

Visit our security centre to find out more

Disclaimer - Property reference 33035961. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited.
**This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.

Map data ©OpenStreetMap contributors.