About the property
Key features
- Ground-floor apartment for over 55's
- Close to local amenities & transport links
- Sitting/dining room, open plan to kitchen
- Double bedroom & modern shower room
- Unallocated but readily available parking
- Community atmosphere (independence & support)
- Shared laundry room
- 24-hour warden service & emergency pull cords
- Ideal for downsizing
- Attractive landscaped communal gardens
Material information
Property description
Council Tax A fee submitted to your local authority to cover expenses related to local amenities such as schools, libraries, and waste management. The payment amount is determined based on the property's value. Read our glossary page :
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Ground Rent A recurring payment issued by the tenant to the landlord or property management firm. Read our glossary page
£0.0 per year
Ground Rent Review Period When will your ground rent be assessed and how frequently will it be reviewed. Read our glossary page
ASK AGENT
Annual Service Charge An estate's shared area expenses, such as building insurance, lighting, cleaning, and maintenance, are typically covered by a periodic payment that is commonly made on a yearly basis. Read our glossary page
£3285.0
Length of Lease The duration of time you have acquired the leasehold, or the right to reside in a property. Read our glossary page
86 years left
OVER 55s RETIREMENT LIVING - GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT.
An attractive, easily managed ground-floor apartment for buyers aged 55 and over, offering independent living in the heart of Stoneygate, with the reassurance of a welcoming community and 24-hour warden support. Particularly well suited to those seeking a simpler lifestyle, a convenient base close to family, or a comfortable home without the upkeep of a larger property.
Designed with comfort, convenience and peace of mind in mind, Stoneycroft offers a welcoming community environment with attractive landscaped communal gardens, readily available unallocated residents' parking and a shared laundry room with allocated weekly timeslots. A 24-hour warden service and emergency pull cords in key rooms provide additional reassurance for residents and their families.
Offering the perfect balance of independence, companionship and practical support, Stoneycroft is an appealing choice for those looking to enjoy their retirement years in comfortable, established surroundings.
Location
Stoneycroft lies just off Stoneygate Road, providing good access to neighbourhood facilities found at the nearby Allandale Road and Francis Street and also Leicester city centre and Oadby via the London Road.
Accommodation
The property is entered via a hallway with a storage cupboard housing the water tank. The sitting/dining room is a welcoming space enjoying a front facing window and is open plan to the kitchen, well equipped with a range of white eye and base level units and drawers with ample preparation surfaces, tiled splashbacks and a stainless steel sink with drainer. There is a Beko oven and induction hob with a stainless steel extractor unit above, space for a fridge, and a front facing window providing natural light. The double bedroom is a bright and comfortable space with a side-facing window, and the accommodation is completed by a bathroom featuring a modern walk-in style shower with seat and screen, a wash hand basin, WC, part-tiled walls and tile-effect flooring.
Outside
The development enjoys lovely communal gardens.
Lease information
We make every effort to ensure these details are correct, however these are subject to change and are not to be relied upon/MUST be verified by potential Purchaser's Solicitors.
Tenure: Leasehold.
Lease Term: 125 years from 1986.
Ground Rent: £0
Service charge : £3,285 per annum.
Service charge review period & review increase: Annually.
Other Information
Local Authority: Leicester City Council
Tax Band: A
Listed Status: None.
Conservation Area: Stoneygate.
Services: Offered to the market with all mains services and electric central heating.
Broadband delivered to the property: Unknown.
Construction: Believed to be Standard.
Wayleaves, Rights of Way & Covenants: None out of the ordinary for an apartment complex.
Flooding issues in the last 5 years: None our Clients are aware of.
Accessibility: The development is extremely wheelchair accessible.
Planning issues: None our Clients are aware of.
Other : Double glazing installed in 2023.
Note to Prospective Purchasers
As a regulated profession, and in accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, we are legally required to carry out due diligence checks on all purchasers to verify their identity. A non-refundable administration fee of £60 plus VAT per purchaser is payable upon an offer being accepted. This fee covers the cost of compliance procedures, including Anti-Money Laundering and identity verification checks. These checks are completed to meet our obligations under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and are a legal requirement.
