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Are you and your family planning a move to Glenfield Park, Leicester?
If you and your family are looking for a well built modern new home then Glenfield Park, Leicester could be the ideal place for you. Barratt homes are said to be one of the nations most trusted home builders. Barratt are pleased to announce their new development Glenfield Park, Leicester which consists of a mixture of home styles, available in 2,3 and 4 bedroom options. So if you are a first time buyer or looking to put down some roots, Glenfield Park, Leicester is a great opportunity for you.
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Glenfield Village lies directly West of Leicester just off junction 21a off the M1 motorway. Glenfield is also a civil parish and part of the Blaby district. The Village was mentioned in the doomsday but but was greatly enlarged between 1920 and 1950. The heart of the community can be found at the square in the Village center, there you will find many ammenities and local shops. Glenfield Park, Leicester is also in close proximity to Fosse park Shopping center that has many high street stores.
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Glenfield Primary school is the closest to Glenfield Park, Leicester and accepts pupils from 5 to 11 years. They aim to offer a caring, learning school environment and have specialist provisions for speech and language needs. Their extensive school grounds are also an excellent learning provision.
Brookvale High school takes pupils from the ages of 11 years to 16 years. The school has a variety of subjects and courses on offer and they have a vision of , Achieving,care, excellence.
Groby community collage is also close to Glenfield Park, Leicester. They have an extensive range of courses available for students aged 11 to 19 years.
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The Glenfield surgery is the main Gp practice serving the village, they are based on Station Road in the village. They open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6.00pm with extended hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Glenfield Dental are a well established dental practiced located on Station Road in the village. They open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm, and Saturdays 9am to 1pm. They offer a range of services and treatments including cosmetic dentistry, Hygiene and prevention, implants and standard checkups.
Glenfield opticians are based on Dominion road in the village and are an independent opticians that pride them selves in offering a professional yet personal service to all customers.
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Co-Op superstore is just half a mile away from Glenfield Park, Leicester so you wont have to go far for your weekly shop. There is also a butchers shop, post office, library and and local church all located on or around the village square. Fosse Park shopping center is also in close proximity and boasts many high street stores.
There are a variety of takeaways in the village including Glenfield fish bar, Sands of Glenfield indian takeaway a Wans garden Chinese and a Cypriot Restaurant. There are also a few Pubs such as The nags Head, The Gyncills and The Railway Inn.
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Golf fans have been well catered for as the develpoment sits right next door to Western Golf club. Gorse hill farm has over 100 animals to to visit as well as a play area and picnic area offering a fun filled day out for all of the family. The national space center is only 20 min away fro Glenfield park, Leicester. For a nice walk Bradgate park is just 3 miles away. Sole fitness gym is located in the village and offer a wide range of aerobic and fitness classes including Zumba And fitness Yoga as well as a fully equipped Gym.
When you buy a Barratt home you can have peace of mind knowing that you will have a five year warranty. All homes are positioned with thought and designed perfectly for modern stylish living.
MnM Removals are proud to support the regeneration of Leicester along with affordable housing. That is why we offer all customers moving into Glenfield Park, Leicester a 10% discount.
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Grangewood Manor, Leicester Forest East
Award winning builders Taylor Wimpey are one of the largest home builders in the UK, their aim is to be the developer of choice for customers, employees, shareholders and communities. Grangewood Manor is a mixture of 2,3,4 and 5 bedroom homes, expertly built in a beautiful scenic location.Taylor Wimpey know that development is more than just creating homes wich is why they aim to create vibrant communities with a true sense of place that fit into their surrounding areas and meet the local peoples needs. Taylor Wimpey offer a wide range of properties from 1 bedroom apartments to 5 bedroom detached houses.
Are you planning a move to Grangewood Manor, Leicester Forest East?
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Grangewood Manor, Leicester Forest East is part of the Blaby district and is situated just 4 miles away from the city centers attractions including Highcross shopping center which features a flagship John Lewis store as well as a 12 screen cinema complex. Also within close proximity is Fosse parks shopping center that has a wide range of high street stores. Leicester Forest East sits along side the M1 Motorway so is a popular location for commuters and young families. The village takes its name from the ancient Leicester Forest.
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Primary school
Stafford leys is the Primary school serving the area and was once headed by Gordon hill ( best known for his football refereeing). Stafford Leys accepts pupils from Reception up to year 5. The school boasts one of the largest school libraries in the country and in 2006 they achieved the National Healthy School Standard for its work around issues such as exercise and healthy eating as well as emotional issues such as bullying. The school has also achieved the Basic Skills and Investors In people awards.
Secondary school / Collage
Typically secondary education will be continued at South Charnwood High School located in Markfiel. The school offers education for pupils aged between 11 and 16 years. South Charnwood High School could justifiably be called a ‘family’ school since it has educated several generations of many local families. The school’s history and its spacious and attractive location contribute to its particular character and atmosphere. The School also welcomes a number of pupils from outside our catchment area, which we feel is evidence of our good reputation and the high esteem in which the school is held.
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Hunters Lodge Medical center is the name of the local doctors surgery. They are located on Warren Lane and open Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 6.30 pm.
Care Dental is the local dentist and they are also situated on Warren lane. With the heart of their practice being cosmetic dentistry they believe in prevention rather than cure. Care Dental is open Monday to Thursday, between 8.30am and 7 pm.
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There are a few shops located in the eastern end of the community including a Co-Op and a Sainsburys with a cash dispenser. Along Hinckley road there are many amenities such as a hair salon, banks, post office , butchers, hardware store and a petrol station. The area also has a public library which offers free internet access.
However with the city center and Fosse park being so close by you will never be limited when it comes to shopping choices.
There are two pubs with Hotels in the area. The Forest park Inn and The Red Cow. Both offer food and accomodation.
There are two places of Christian worship in the area, Forest Chapel and St Andrews church who also run a youth club and cub scout group at the rear of the building. A Jehovahs witness meeting house is also located close by on Hinckley Road.
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There are a few sports centers close by including Braunstone Leisure Center and New parks Leisure center. Both of which offer a swimming pool , badminton and squash facilities as well as a gym.
Golf fans are well catered for with Kingstand Golf and Country club being located next door to the Grangewood Manor development. Kingstand offer a challenging 9 hole course as well as all the expected club house facilities.
Braunstone Park and Western Park offer acres of woodland, wildlife areas and lakes as well as play areas, pitches and walks for nature lovers. The national Space Center is also close by and offers a great day out for all of the family.
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Shops
- Forest East D.I.Y shop – Hinckley Road
- Candy Heads ( hairdressers)
- Car Dealership – Hinckley Road / Ratby Lane
- GW Wragg Butchers shop – Hinckley Road
- Fourboys Newsagents – Hinckley Road
- Saisbury’s local – Hinckley Road
- Co-Op supermarket – Hinckley Road / Park Drive
- Alliance and Leicester building society – Holmefield Ave
- The Post Office – Holmefield Ave
Amenities
Sports / Leisure
Schools
MnM Removals are proud to support the regeneration of Leicester along with affordable housing. That is why we offer all customers moving into Grangewood Manor Leicester Forest East a 10% discount.
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Are you planning a move to Hamilton gardens Leicester?
Award winning builders Red Row have announced the development of Hamilton gardens in Leicester. The development will consist of a mixture of beautiful, well built 2,3,4 and 5 bedroom houses. Red Row have a reputation for creative, quality built homes. Red Row aim to be the developer of choice for customers, landowners, subcontractors and investors. Red Row started in North Wales in 1974 and have been growing ever since. From its humble beginnings Red Row now operates in most areas of the UK.
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Hamilton gardens is situated in the quiet residential suburb of Hamilton in Leicester. Surrounded by natural open country side it is easy to forget you are just 6 miles North of Leicester and within easy distance of motorways heading straight to London. Offering the feel of rural living along with the convenience of having the city center close by.
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Hamilton gardens is in an electrol ward and an administrative division of the city of Leicester. It comprises with the north east western suburbs of Humberstone, Humberstone gardens and Netherhall.
The ward takes its name from the historical village of Humberstone along with the modern housing estate of Hamilton.
Hamilton was named after a deserted medieval village in the parish of Barkby Thorpe just outside of Leicester.
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Residents of Hamilton gardens have a choice of two primary schools, Kestrels field primary school offer a safe and stimulating environment for children aged 3 to 11 years.
Hope Hamilton is the second primary school and is church aide, they also offer education to children aged 3 to 11 years.
Hamilton community college is also on the area and accepts students between the ages of 11 and 16.
Gateway sixth form collage have recently opened a building in the center of the area.
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Hilltop surgery is the main surgery serving the Hamilton gardens area. It is located on Maidenwell Ave and open Monday to Friday, between 8.30 and 5.30pm. Hamilton dental surgery is based on Sandhills Ave and opens Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm. They specialise in cosmetic dentistry as well as routine checkups.
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Hamilton gardens is close to a huge range of shops and amenities including an Iceland and Sainsburys supermarket, Afro supermarket and many more.
Along Hamiltons parade you can find many shops and conveniences such as hairdressers, beauty salons, banks, restaurants and a number of friendly pubs.
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Spence Street sports center is the closest to Hamilton. Humberstone is home to the local golf club ‘ Humberstone Heights’ one of the few council run clubs in the city. There are many great days out nearby including Leicesters National Space Center which is a fun filled day for all of the family. Leisure Leys Leisure center is only 3 miles away and offers two water slides as well as a wave machine.
MnM Removals are proud to support the regeneration of Leicester along with affordable housing. That is why we offer all customers moving into Hamilton gardens Leicester a 10% discount.
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How to organize your electricity supply
At MnM Removals we have come up with a step by step guide on how to organize your electricity supply for your new premises, up dating your existing connection as smoothly as can be.
[icon icon=”check” size=”small” style=”simple” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#000000″ bg_color=”#f48a00″]When moving home you will need to notify your electricity supplier at least 7 days prior to moving in, so that they can connect the electricity to your new property before you have moved in.
[icon icon=”check” size=”small” style=”simple” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#000000″ bg_color=”#f48a00″]When buying a new property it can take several weeks before your electricity and meter is connected to the mains supply of the house, double check this with your builders to be sure.
[icon icon=”check” size=”small” style=”simple” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#000000″ bg_color=”#f48a00″]A lot of electric companies operate from a Monday to Friday, not many work on weekends so check the date you are moving to avoid any delays to your electricity being installed.
[icon icon=”check” size=”small” style=”simple” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#000000″ bg_color=”#f48a00″]This is a good chance for you to compare the electricity market for a cost-effective energy plan to suit your household and requirements.
[icon icon=”check” size=”small” style=”simple” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#000000″ bg_color=”#f48a00″]You may wish to have a green energy plan in place, getting your power from recyclable sources, such as wind, Hydro and Solar resources, which is both great for the back pocket and our environment
[icon icon=”check” size=”small” style=”simple” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#000000″ bg_color=”#f48a00″]Find out which electricity supplier will cover your home, if you have problems finding this out ask the previous tenants, landlord or try calling your local directory.
[icon icon=”check” size=”small” style=”simple” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#000000″ bg_color=”#f48a00″]Write down the meter reading and pass this information to your new suppliers on the day you actually move in, If you do not do this you could be paying for the previous tenants debt as well so be sure to seek this information with your new supplier they will put you on the right path.
[icon icon=”check” size=”small” style=”simple” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#000000″ bg_color=”#f48a00″]If however you do forget to have your electricity connected in time you could have an emergency call out to your home but your supplier may charge for this service.
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