1 bed flat for sale

Wardington Court, Welford Road, Northampton NN2

A beautifully presented and sunny second floor retirement apartment, enjoying a bright dual aspect layout and a south facing living room. The lounge offers comfortable space for both living and dining, with direct access to a walk out balcony overlooking the neighbouring recreational ground, locally known as Kingsthorpe Rec. The spacious kitchen provides room for a breakfast table and features a range of modern wall and base units, pan drawers, roll top work surfaces, four ring hob, waist height electric oven with space above for a microwave, integrated fridge/freezer and stainless steel sink positioned beneath the double glazed window. The double bedroom benefits from a large mirrored door fitted wardrobe, while a generous walk in storage/airing cupboard provides additional storage. The bathroom comprises a bath and separate wet room style shower area with support rail, vanity unit with inset basin, fitted mirror and heated towel rail.

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, Waitrose is just a short walk away, 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 is 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.

Apartment Overview

A beautifully presented and sunny second floor retirement apartment, enjoying a bright dual aspect layout and a south facing living room. The lounge offers comfortable space for both living and dining, with direct access to a walk out balcony overlooking the neighbouring recreational ground, locally known as Kingsthorpe Rec. The spacious kitchen provides room for a breakfast table and features a range of modern wall and base units, pan drawers, roll top work surfaces, four ring hob, waist height electric oven with space above for a microwave, integrated fridge/freezer and stainless steel sink positioned beneath the double glazed window. The double bedroom benefits from a large mirrored door fitted wardrobe, while a generous walk in storage/airing cupboard provides additional storage. The bathroom comprises a bath and separate wet room style shower area with support rail, vanity unit with inset basin, fitted mirror and heated towel rail.

Care & Support

The personal care services available at Wardington Court can help you do more of the things you love and enjoy peace of mind when you need a helping hand. You'll get to know the dedicated cqc registered care and support team who are onsite each day, led by our wonderful Estates Manager. They can assist with anything from changing your bed and doing your laundry, to escorting you to appointments and helping you get washed and dressed ready for the day. What's more, the services are flexible, so you can tailor your care package to suit your needs - just speak with the Estates Manager who will be happy to help organise a care package ready for when you move in.

The Restaurant/Bistro

Serving everyday classics and tempting treats, the subsidised chef-run restaurant at Wardington Court serve freshly prepared food all year round. Perfect for those days when you don't feel like cooking or when guests come to visit. Take a look at our sample menu to see the delicious meals on offer - all at incredibly low prices.

Landscaped Gardens 2

The communal lounge opens onto beautiful, landscaped gardens with seated patio areas, offering a scenic place to relax and chat with friends, particularly in the summer months. All communal areas are maintained by Your McCarthy Stone, so you can relax and enjoy them with new found friends.

“Totally impressed by the development and its gardens - everywhere immaculate and seemingly well maintained.” – McCarthy Stone Homeowner

Social Lifestyle 4

At Wardington Court you’ll also find there’s always a lot going on, including; fitness classes, films nights, craft clubs, quizzes... If nothing takes your fancy, you’re welcome to start a group of you own. Whatever you enjoy doing, you’ll soon meet other homeowners with shared interests, passions and hobbies. This is what makes our communities so special. After all, life is so much more fun when you can share it with people who have much in common.

Car Parking Scheme

The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Ground Rent

Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2030

Lease Length

Lease: 999 years from 1st June 2015

Additional Services & Information

• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

The apartment can be sold furnished and can include a mobility scooter if required.

Moving Made Easy

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.

• 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 speak with our Property Consultant today.

Service Charge (Rlp)

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. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Service Charge: £10,358.62 per annum (up to financial year end 30/09/2027).

Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.