1 bed flat for sale

Glenhills Court, Greendale Road, Glen Parva, Leicester LE2

A beautifully maintained retirement apartment, situated within a highly regarded McCarthy Stone Retirement Living Plus development. Exclusively designed for residents aged 70 and over, the development provides a secure, comfortable, and welcoming community environment.

The apartment offers a bright and spacious dual aspect living room with lovely canal views and offers plenty of room for both relaxing and dining, complemented by an attractive feature fireplace.

The contemporary fitted kitchen is thoughtfully designed with a selection of integrated appliances and stylish modern cabinetry, combining practicality with a sleek finish.

The generously sized double bedroom benefits from a built-in wardrobe, providing excellent storage space, while the fully tiled bathroom is fitted with both a bath and a level-access shower, offering added convenience and accessibility.

Summary
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.
Each apartment in Glenhills Court includes a large bedroom, spacious living area and high quality kitchen and bathroom. All windows feature double glazing, perfect for those select apartments that also benefit from beautiful canal views. 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.
Homeowners of Glenhills Court enjoy peace of mind with the outstanding safety and security features, which include a 24-hour emergency call system, permanent staffing and domestic assistance. 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.

Local Area
Glen Parva is a peaceful suburb to the south of the city, conveniently situated to the M1 motorway. It is largely residential, with several small shops in its ‘Carvers Corner’, including a post office, chemist and newsagent. Nearby, you’ll find the large Fosse Shopping Park, which features over thirty high street stores. Glen Parva also benefits from a local park, library and memorial hall

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. Each apartment in Glenhills Court includes a large bedroom, spacious living area and high quality kitchen and bathroom. All windows feature double glazing, perfect for those select apartments that also benefit from beautiful canal views, such as this one. 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. In addition to the 1 hour domestic assistance included in your service charge, there are an assortment of bespoke packages on offer to suit the individual needs of each homeowner. 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. Homeowners of Glenhills Court enjoy peace of mind with the outstanding safety and security features, which include a 24-hour emergency call system, permanent staffing and domestic assistance. 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 suburb to the south of the city, conveniently situated to the M1 motorway. It is largely residential, with several small shops in its ‘Carvers Corner’, including a post office, chemist and newsagent. Nearby, you’ll find the large Fosse Shopping Park, which features over thirty high street stores.

Apartment Overview

A spacious and well-presented one-bedroom retirement apartment for the over 70s, offering comfortable and secure independent living. The apartment features a generous entrance hall with ample storage, a 24-hour emergency response system and secure entry intercom. The bright dual-aspect living room enjoys three full-height windows with attractive views over the Grand Union Canal and provides ample space for both living and dining areas, while the modern fitted kitchen includes integrated appliances and a window overlooking the canal.

The spacious bedroom benefits from a full-height window overlooking the communal gardens and includes a mirrored fitted wardrobe. The fully tiled bathroom is fitted with both a walk-in shower and separate bath, creating a practical and relaxing space.

Residents enjoy the many benefits of Retirement Living Plus, including an on-site House Manager, 24-hour staffing, communal lounge, restaurant-style dining facilities, landscaped gardens, guest suite for visitors and a friendly social environment, providing peace of mind and an enhanced lifestyle.

Social Lifestyle

The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Glenhills Court and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. Regular activities include; coffee mornings and afternoons, games nights, Chair Yoga, quiz and movie nights. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.

Additional Information & Services

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

Service Charge (Rlp)

What your service charge pays for:

• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• cqc Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Annual service charge: £10,380.12 for financial year ending 30/09/2027.

Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

Lease Information

Lease: 125 years from 1st June 2015
Ground rent: £435 annually
Ground Rent Review 1st June 2030

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.

• 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.

Parking Permit Scheme (Subject To Availability)

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.