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A beautifully presented two bedroom semi detached bungalow situated on an over 55's gated development close to excellent local amenities, Morrisons store, bus routes, health centre.
Built in 2011 to a high standard by Messrs Williams local builders this property benefits from full gas central heating, UPVC double glazing, high quality fixtures and fittings.
Entrance hall, lounge, fully fitted kitchen with appliances, 2 beds and bathroom with bath & separate shower. Private gardens to rear, driveway for 2 cars. Highly recommended. Freehold.
Council Tax Band B Entrance Hall - UPVC double glazed entrance door, laminate flooring, radiator, cupboard, access to loft.
Lounge - 4.57m x 3.11m (14'11" x 10'2") - A delightful bright and airy rear facing lounge.
UPVC double glazed French doors to rear with internal fitted blinds, laminate flooring, radiator, electric fire.
Kitchen-Diner - 3.72m x 3.30m (12'2" x 10'9") - UPVC double glazed door and window to rear, tiled flooring, radiator.
Fitted with a range of modern base, drawer & eye level units, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Bosch built-in electric fan oven, gas hob with extractor. Integrated fridge/freezer.
Wall mounted Worcester combination boiler. Bedroom One - 4.11m x 3.11m (13'5" x 10'2") - UPVC double glazed window to front, laminate flooring, radiator.
Bedroom Two - 3.30m x 2.55m (10'9" x 8'4") - UPVC double glazed window to front, laminate flooring, radiaotr.
Bathroom - 2.55m x 1.95m (8'4" x 6'4") - UPVC double glazed opaque window, radiator, vinyl flooring, mainly tiled walls, spotlights to ceiling, extractor fan.
4 piece bathroom suite comprising of a panelled bath, fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, wc. Outside - To the front of the property is a driveway for two cars side-by-side.
Private rear garden having paved patio, lawn, gated side access. 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 £1845.80 for tax year ending March 2026 Please note: When a property changes ownership local authorities do reserve the right to re-calculate council tax bands.
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