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Fern Close, Leicester

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

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Key features

  • Ground-Floor Convenience: Enjoy easy, no-stairs access with this well-presented ground-floor apartment, offering a practical and accessible living space for those seeking comfort and convenience.
  • Exclusive 70% Shared Ownership: Available on a 70% shared ownership basis, this property offers a fantastic opportunity for over-55’s to live in a modern, low-maintenance home within a supportive co
  • Modern Kitchen & Integrated Appliances: A stylish kitchen fitted with contemporary units, integrated appliances (dishwasher & fridge-freezer), and plenty of natural light, perfect for both cooking and
  • Spacious Lounge with Feature Fireplace: A bright, inviting lounge with a feature fireplace and front-facing box window, creating a warm space ideal for socialising, reading, or simply enjoying your su
  • Communal Gardens & Social Facilities: Beautifully landscaped communal gardens provide relaxing seating areas, and the newly added conservatory serves as a hub for social activities such as coffee morn
  • Contemporary Shower Room: The modern walk-in shower, tiled walls, heated towel rail, and stylish finishes make the shower room a practical yet luxurious space for daily routines.

Description

** GUIDE PRICE £100,000 - £110,000 **

Set in the heart of the popular and well-connected village of Thurnby, this beautifully presented two-bedroom ground-floor apartment is available on a 70% shared ownership basis, exclusively for those aged 55 and over. Offering a modern and low-maintenance lifestyle, this home has been thoughtfully updated with contemporary fixtures and fittings, creating a comfortable and secure environment within a welcoming community.

Ideally located close to local amenities, regular bus routes, and excellent transport links to nearby Evington, Oadby, and Scraptoft, this property also boasts double glazing, gas central heating, and emergency pull cords throughout, ensuring added peace of mind.

Key Features:
• Secure Entry & Communal Areas:
Accessed via a secure, electronically operated front door, the property leads to well-maintained communal hallways, with bin storage and easy access to the lovely communal gardens. A short walk down the hallway brings you directly to your private ground-floor apartment. Residents also benefit from a shared laundry drying area.

• Entrance Hall:
A welcoming space featuring wood-effect flooring, a radiator, and a handy storage cupboard that houses the boiler. This area also provides access to the loft, which is fully boarded with lighting, power, and a pull-down ladder for extra storage.

• Lounge (4.04m x 3.44m):
This bright and inviting living room is centered around a charming feature fireplace, with a box-style window to the front and comfortable carpeted flooring. It offers a perfect space to relax, entertain, or simply unwind.

• Modern Kitchen (3.99m x 2.43m):
The stylish kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary units, sleek worktops, and integrated appliances, including a dishwasher. A stainless steel sink and matching splashbacks complete the design, and a rear-facing window fills the space with natural light. There is also room for additional freestanding appliances.

• Bedroom One (4.06m x 2.81m):
A spacious double bedroom featuring a built-in wardrobe, radiator, and comfortable carpeted flooring. The window overlooks the front of the property, providing plenty of natural light.

• Bedroom Two (2.94m x 1.97m):
This versatile room makes an ideal guest bedroom, hobby space, or home office. It includes wood-effect flooring, a radiator, and a rear-facing window.

• Contemporary Shower Room (2.34m x 2.01m):
The stylish shower room is equipped with a modern walk-in shower, WC, and wash basin. Finished with tiled walls, a heated towel rail, and a rear-facing window, it offers a practical and comfortable space.

Outside:
Residents can enjoy the beautifully landscaped communal gardens at the rear, which feature attractive seating areas perfect for relaxing or socialising with neighbours. The brand-new, lottery-funded communal conservatory is a fantastic addition, hosting coffee mornings and various social activities. Parking is conveniently available to the front of the building.

Summary:
This is a wonderful opportunity to secure a well-maintained apartment in a popular retirement development, offering a perfect blend of independence and community living. The ground-floor setting ensures easy accessibility, while the shared spaces and social activities foster a friendly, supportive environment. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all this property has to offer.

Disclaimer

haart Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service. If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.



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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.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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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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34-36 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1DE
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Leicester is a vibrant and multicultural city in the heart of the East Midlands. Trains to London take only an hour, there are services to Birmingham, Cambridge and Stansted Airport, and the city is close to multiple motorways. As the largest economy in the East Midlands, Leicester has seen its population boom in recent years.

There's something for everyone in Leicester, from the Highcross, the city's shopping and entertainment hub, with its 100 stores, restaurants, bars and multiplex cinema, to the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, and the award-winning National Space Centre. There's also an impressive new visitor centre that tells the story of King Richard III, whose skeleton was found under a car park in the city in 2012.

The haart Leicester branch is open Monday to Saturday at 34-36 Granby Street. Come and see us or give us a call.

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