OVER 55s RETIREMENT LIVING – GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT - Stoneycroft, Stoneygate Road, Stoneygate, LE2 2AD
Listed 1 Oct 2025 · price reduced 6 Aug 2026 · Leicester
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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
About this home
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.
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Size
- 328 sq ft / 30 sq m
- Council tax band
- A
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 86 years left
- Ground rent
- £0 per year
- Service charge
- £3,285 per year
- Parking
- Communal
- Heating
- Electric
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Leicester Station1.3 mi
- South Wigston Station2.8 mi
- Narborough Station5.3 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in LE2 over the last 12 months: terraced £223k · semi-detached £275k · detached £423k · flat £135k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15, Stoneleigh Manor, 30, Stoneygate Road Leicester LE2 2AD | Flat Leasehold | 8 Jul 2026 | £180,000 |
| Flat 9, Albert Court, Stoneygate Road Leicester LE2 2AD | Flat Leasehold | 23 Jun 2026 | £127,000 |
| Flat 3, Stoneycroft, 32, Stoneygate Road Leicester LE2 2AD | Flat Leasehold | 16 Mar 2026 | £95,000 |
| Flat 8, Stoneleigh Manor, 30, Stoneygate Road Leicester LE2 2AD | Flat Leasehold | 13 Mar 2026 | £140,000 |
| Flat 16, Stoneycroft, 32, Stoneygate Road Leicester LE2 2AD | Flat Leasehold | 23 Jan 2026 | £92,000 |
| 48 Stoneygate Road Leicester LE2 2AD | Semi-detached Freehold | 21 Nov 2025 | £420,000 |
| 46 Stoneygate Road Leicester LE2 2AD | Semi-detached Freehold | 12 Aug 2025 | £360,000 |
| Flat 41, Stoneycroft, 32, Stoneygate Road Leicester LE2 2AD | Flat Leasehold | 27 Jun 2025 | £80,000 |
| Flat 5, Albert Court, Stoneygate Road Leicester LE2 2AD | Flat Leasehold | 20 Jun 2025 | £105,000 |
| Flat 5, Stoneleigh Manor, 30, Stoneygate Road Leicester LE2 2AD | Flat Leasehold | 11 Apr 2025 | £115,000 |
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Buying costs
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 James Sellicks Estate Agents, Leicester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 1 Oct 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 06/08/2026.
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