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About this property

**A Well-Presented and Spacious First-Floor Retirement Apartment For Over-60s**

This one-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment, exclusively for residents aged 60 and over, is situated within the highly regarded Forge Court development, offering a comfortable, secure, and community-focused lifestyle.

The apartment is accessed via a welcoming entrance hall featuring a large storage cupboard, providing excellent practical storage. The main living space is a generous L-shaped lounge diner, enhanced by a feature fireplace that creates a warm focal point and offers ample space for both seating and dining furniture.

Double doors lead through to the kitchen, which is well equipped with a single oven, hob, and integrated microwave, along with space for a fridge and dishwasher, making it both functional and conveniently arranged.

The double bedroom benefits from a front-aspect window and a fitted wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors, offering excellent storage and natural light. The shower room is modern and fully tiled, comprising a vanity sink, WC, and a double-width shower tray.

The apartment is warmed by electric storage heating throughout.

Forge Court is a popular and well-maintained retirement complex, offering a range of communal facilities including resident lounges, a laundry room, communal gardens, and resident and visitor parking. There is also a strong sense of community within the development.

The property is offered on a leasehold basis with approximately 102 years remaining.

Ground Rent: £828.70 per annum

Service Charge: £3872.76 per annum

The location is particularly convenient, being close to the town centre, with bus stops positioned directly outside the development and a doctor’s surgery nearby, ensuring excellent accessibility for everyday needs.

This apartment would make an ideal purchase for those seeking independent living with the added reassurance of a well-supported retirement setting.



Entrance Hall


Lounge/Dining Room
5.99m x 4.55m (Max)


Bedroom
4.77m x 2.81m (Max)


Kitchen
2.90m x 2.32m (Max)


Shower Room
2.07m x 1.70m (Max)

Room details

  • Entrance Hall
  • Lounge/Dining Room
    5.99m x 4.55m (Max)
  • Bedroom
    4.77m x 2.81m (Max)
  • Kitchen
    2.90m x 2.32m (Max)
  • Shower Room
    2.07m x 1.70m (Max)

Key information

Council Tax Band: A

Tenure: Leasehold

Leasehold Information:

  • Number of years left on lease: Contact branch
  • Annual service charge: £3,873
  • Annual ground rent: £829
  • Annual ground rent review period: Contact branch
  • Ground rent increase: Contact branch
  • Utility supply:

    • Electric: Mains Supply
    • Water: Mains Supply
    • Heating: Electric
    • Night Storage: Ask agent
    • Broadband: Ask agent
    • Sewerage: Mains Supply

    Rights and restrictions:

    • Private rights of way: Ask agent
    • Public rights of way: Ask agent
    • Listed property: Ask agent
    • Restrictions: Ask agent

    Risks:

    • Flooded in last 5 years: Ask agent
    • Flood defences: Ask agent
    • Source of flood: Ask agent

Energy Performance Certificate

EPC
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    Forge Court, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1 flat
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    †The 4.19% annual interest rate is based on the Connells Group average mortgage interest rate taken from this year YTD and is correct as at 17/03/2026.

Agent details

Syston

    1239 Melton Road
    Leicester
    Leicestershire
    LE7 2JT
Phone Icon Icon set Phone 01163400536 Syston branch

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