* Open Day
* Leasehold
* Beautiful canal side views
* Bright and spacious living room
* Two double bedrooms
* Function Room
* Landscaped gardens
* Homeowners' Lounge where social events take place
* Table Service Restaurant & Laundry room
* Guest Suite for visiting family & friends
* Domestic assistance (1hr included in service charge - additional hours by arrangement)
* 24 - Hour emergency call system
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superbly presented two bedroom apartment benefitting from full height windows
with canal views. The development offers excellent communal facilities
including on - site restaurant, function room and communal lounge where social
events take place.
**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.
**Entrance Hallway**
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. Economy seven storage
heater with central control unit. Doors leading to the living room, bedrooms,
shower room and cloakroom.
**Living Room**
Bright and airy living room with two full height double glazed windows
allowing the natural light to flood in and with spectacular views of the
communal gardens and canal An area of the living room provides a great space
for dining and is within easy access to the kitchen via, part glazed doors.
Two ceiling lights, TV and telephone points. Sky/Sky+ connection point and two
ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, 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. Inset, waist level oven and microwave over.
Stainless steel sink with mixer tap and double glazed window above. Electric
hob with chimney extractor hood over, integrated fridge/freezer. Counter top
dish washer. Tiled floor, under counter lighting, plinth fan heater,
ventilation system.
**Master Bedroom**
Spacious bedroom benefitting from a full height double glazed window allowing
for plenty of natural light. Fitted wardrobe with two mirror fronted doors TV
and phone point. Electric panel heater.
**Bedroom Two**
Double room with a full height window enjoying views over the canal and would
be perfect for use as a study or hobby room. Raised sockets, electric heater,
BT connection. Ceiling light, fitted carpets.
**Shower/Bathroom**
Fully tiled and spaciios room with suite comprising of level entry wet room
style shower with support rail and curtain and separate bath. Vanity unit
containing a hand basin and mirror over. Chrome heated towel rail, WC Slip
resistant flooring.
**Service Charge (Breakdown)**
• 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, 540. 71 per annum (for financial year ending 30/09/2024)
**Car Parking (Permit Scheme)**
Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250
per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come,
first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for
availability.
**Ground Rent/Lease Information**
Ground rent: £510 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2030
Lease: 125 years from 1st June 2015
**Features**
• Estate Manager and 24 - hour on site staffing
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Part Exchange available
• Pets allowed
• Full wheelchair access
• Lifts to all floors
• Homeowners lounge and on - site restaurant
• Mobility scooter charging point
• Landscaped gardens
• Laundry room
• Guest Suite
• Call McCarthy and Stone Resales to view

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