1 bed flat for sale

Wardington Court, Welford Road, Northampton NN2

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A desirable one bedroom south facing apartment situated on the ground floor with a french door from lounge leading to a garden facing sheltered patio area.
Wardington Court is a retirement living plus development with 24/7 staffing, domestic assistance and onsite restaurant.
**Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available - speak to your Property Consultant for more information**

Wardington Court

Designed exclusively with the over 70s in mind, Wardington Court comprises 56 Assisted Living retirement apartments ideally situated in close proximity to a delightful mix of historic architecture, beautiful green parklands, independent shops and supermarkets in Kingsthorpe whilst providing easy access to Northampton City Centre and further afield. With Assisted Living at Wardington Court, homeowners have all the independence of their own private apartment together with the reassurance of an on-site Estates Team providing flexible care and support whenever they need a little extra help, day or night. The development also has a spacious homeowners’ lounge for socialising and a table service restaurant serving delicious meals 365 days per year, and if homeowners don’t feel like making up the spare room for them, their family and friends are welcome to stay in our hotel-style guest suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. There is a very warm community at Wardington Court, with regular social gatherings including coffee mornings, afternoon teas and movie nights for homeowners to attend when they feel like company and with many homeowners enjoying lunch with one another in our on-site restaurant. Wardington Court part of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living plus range (formally Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide its homeowners' with extra care. An Estate's Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hour's domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite cqc registered care team. For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant with static call points in bathroom and main bedroom. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall. The 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system is located within the hall. Smoke detector and apartment security door entry system with intercom. Wall mounted thermostat. Doors lead to the living room, bedroom, and wet room.

Living Room

Sunny south facing lounge with benefit of a large window which allows lots of natural light in and incorporates a French door leading to a sheltered patio area providing rear communal garden views. The room has space for a small dining set. TV point with Sky+ connectivity (subscription fees may apply), telephone point, two decorative ceiling lights and a range of power sockets. Glazed wooden double doors opening to separate kitchen.

Kitchen

Modern kitchen with a range of base and wall units finished in a modern high gloss and wood styled roll edge work surfaces with matching splash back. The stainless steel sink unit with drainer is positioned above the south facing window with fitted blind and curtains. Built in electric oven with space above for a microwave. Four ring ceramic hob with extractor fan above. Integrated fridge and freezer. Central ceiling light point and under unit pelmet lighting.

Bedroom

A spacious double bedroom with a south and garden facing window and a built in wardrobe. TV and telephone point, ceiling light and a range of power sockets. Emergency pull-cord.

Wet Room

A modern purpose built wet room with walk in shower with curtain and separate low level bath with grab rails. WC, vanity unit with inset basin and mixer tap and mirror above. Emergency pull-cord.

Service Charge (Breakdown)

What your service charge pays for:
• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• cqc Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

The annual service charge is £9,385.64 for financial year ending 30th September 2025. Check out benefits you may be entitled to supporting you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'

Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability

The fee is usually £250 per annum, permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Lease Information

Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2030
Lease length: 999 years from 1st June 2015

Moving Made Easy & Additional Information

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant


• Full Fibre & Copper Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage