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For sale
£140,000

Faire Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8EQ

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Flattype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 16 Oct 2026 · Leicester

How the price compares

This home£140,000
Median 2 bed in LE3£180k32 homes listed · £273 per sq ft
Difference-22%below the area median

Key features

  • RETIREMENT FLAT FOR OVER 55'S
  • GROUND FLOOR WITH 2 BEDROOMS
  • COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF IMPROVEMENTS
  • NEW KITCHEN & SHOWER ROOM
  • RE-DECORATED & NEW FLOOR COVERINGS
  • UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS & DOOR
  • COMMUNAL GARDENS & RESIDENT/VISITOR PARKING
  • 125 YEAR LEASE FROM 1987
  • LEASEHOLD
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND B

About this home

A really impressive immaculately presented ground floor retirement maisonette designed specifically for the over 55's, situated in a pleasant landscaped courtyard and gardens which are maintained by a management company. The property has undergone a comprehensive range of improvements over the last 4 years including new kitchen, new shower room & redecorated throughout with quality floor coverings. There is full gas central heating, UPVC double glazed windows and doors. Communal gardens and ample parking for residents and visitors. The accommodation comprises of entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Leasehold - 125 years from 1987. Council Tax Band B

Entrance Hall - Composite double glazed entrance door.

Lounge - 5.16m x 3.17m (16'11" x 10'4") - A delightful living room which has been redecorated to a tasteful contemporary standard. UPVC double glazed window with fitted blinds faces the rear gardens. Radiator, coving to ceiling, attractive newly fitted laminate flooring, wall mounted contemporary electric fire. Useful large understairs storage cupboard.

Superb Kitchen - 3.19m x 2.04m (10'5" x 6'8") - A recently remodelled modern kitchen with quality appliances and sleek modern units and worktops. UPVC double glazed window to front, fitted with a glossy modern range of base, drawer & eye level units, ample work surfaces with upstands, one and a half bowl composite sink unit with mixer taps. Appliances include a new built-in fan-assisted electric oven, induction hob, integrated fridge/freezer. Wall mounted gas central heating boiler. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Bedroom One - 3.50m x 3.03m (11'5" x 9'11") - A generous double bedroom with a wealth of storage. UPVC double glazed window with fitted blinds facing the rear gardens. Tastefully redecorated, fitted carpet, radiator, built-in twin recessed wardrobes.

Bedroom Two - 3.03m x 2.00m (9'11" x 6'6") - There is still ample space in this bedroom for a double bed. UPVC double glazed window to front, fitted carpet, radiator, recessed cupboard.

Shower Room - Superb recently remodelled shower room with a contemporary suite. UPVC double glazed opaque window with fitted blinds, chrome heated towel radiator, tiled floor, fully tiled walls, walk-in shower enclosure with electric shower and glass screen, vanity wash hand basin, wc.

Outside - There are delightful communal gardens maintained by the management company and ample off road parking for residents and their guests.

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 £1907.41 for tax year ending March 2027 Please note: When a property changes ownership local authorities do reserve the right to re-calculate council tax bands. For more information regarding school catchment areas please go to

Property details

Property type
Flat
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
86 years left
Service charge
£2,125.68 per year
Parking
Yes

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Leicester Station3.2 mi
  • South Wigston Station5.5 mi
  • Syston Station5.3 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in LE3 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £259k · terraced £187k · detached £355k · flat £125k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
111 Faire Road
Leicester LE3 8EG
Semi-detached
Freehold
22 Jun 2026£270,000
5 Faire Road
Leicester LE3 8EE
Semi-detached
Freehold
24 Oct 2025£390,000
32 Faire Road
Leicester LE3 8EB
Semi-detached
Freehold
3 Oct 2025£265,000
Flat 1, Beacon Court, Faire Road
Leicester LE3 8EQ
Flat
Leasehold
22 May 2025£133,000
60 Faire Road
Leicester LE3 8ED
Detached
Freehold
14 Feb 2025£325,000
16 Faire Road
Leicester LE3 8EA
Semi-detached
Freehold
23 Jan 2025£375,000
Flat 5, Beacon Court, Faire Road
Leicester LE3 8EQ
Flat
Leasehold
23 Feb 2024£125,000
107 Faire Road
Leicester LE3 8EG
Semi-detached
Freehold
4 Jan 2024£245,000

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Buying costs

Monthly repayment£700£14,000 deposit · £126,000 loan
Stamp Duty£300England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Newby & Co, Leicester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 16 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 16/10/2026.

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