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Faire Road, Glenfield, Leicester

PROPERTY TYPE

Flat

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • RETIREMENT FLAT FOR OVER 55'S
  • GROUND FLOOR WITH 2 BEDROOMS
  • COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF IMPROVEMENTS
  • NEW KITCHEN & SHOWER ROOM
  • RE-DECORATED & NEW FLOOR COVERINGS
  • UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS & DOOR
  • COMMUNAL GARDENS & RESIDENT/VISITOR PARKING
  • 125 YEAR LEASE FROM 1987
  • LEASEHOLD
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND B

Description

A really impressive immaculately presented ground floor retirement maisonette designed specifically for the over 55's, situated in a pleasant landscaped courtyard and gardens which are maintained by a management company. The property has undergone a comprehensive range of improvements over the last 4 years including new kitchen, new shower room & redecorated throughout with quality floor coverings. There is full gas central heating, UPVC double glazed windows and doors. Communal gardens and ample parking for residents and visitors. The accommodation comprises of entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Leasehold - 125 years from 1987. Council Tax Band B

Entrance Hall - Composite double glazed entrance door.

Lounge - 5.16m x 3.17m (16'11" x 10'4") - A delightful living room which has been redecorated to a tasteful contemporary standard. UPVC double glazed window with fitted blinds faces the rear gardens. Radiator, coving to ceiling, attractive newly fitted laminate flooring, wall mounted contemporary electric fire. Useful large understairs storage cupboard.

Superb Kitchen - 3.19m x 2.04m (10'5" x 6'8") - A recently remodelled modern kitchen with quality appliances and sleek modern units and worktops. UPVC double glazed window to front, fitted with a glossy modern range of base, drawer & eye level units, ample work surfaces with upstands, one and a half bowl composite sink unit with mixer taps. Appliances include a new built-in fan-assisted electric oven, induction hob, integrated fridge/freezer. Wall mounted gas central heating boiler. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Bedroom One - 3.50m x 3.03m (11'5" x 9'11") - A generous double bedroom with a wealth of storage. UPVC double glazed window with fitted blinds facing the rear gardens. Tastefully redecorated, fitted carpet, radiator, built-in twin recessed wardrobes.

Bedroom Two - 3.03m x 2.00m (9'11" x 6'6") - There is still ample space in this bedroom for a double bed. UPVC double glazed window to front, fitted carpet, radiator, recessed cupboard.

Shower Room - Superb recently remodelled shower room with a contemporary suite. UPVC double glazed opaque window with fitted blinds, chrome heated towel radiator, tiled floor, fully tiled walls, walk-in shower enclosure with electric shower and glass screen, vanity wash hand basin, wc.

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 £1907.41 for tax year ending March 2027
Please note: When a property changes ownership local authorities do reserve the right to re-calculate council tax bands.
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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: B
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.
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ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Newby & Co, Leicester

88 Faire Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8ED
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Established in 2001 Newby & Co. has developed an in-depth understanding and knowledge of our local area and has built up a dedicated staff who all live locally. We know, better than any other agent, the benefits of excellent schools, shopping, major road links via A46, A50 and M1 motorways and some of the most beautiful of countryside, walks and places of interest in Leicestershire.

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