£95,000
1 bed flat for saleWardington Court, Welford Road, Northampton NN2
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
- Retirement
- Leasehold
McCarthy Stone - RESALES
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About this property
Spacious apartment with a walk out balcony and views over Kingsthorpe recreation ground
Modern kitchen with built in appliances and a breakfast area.
Double bedroom with fitted wardrobe
Contemporary bath/wet room
Communal Lounge & Landscaped Gardens
Restaurant serving freshly prepared 3 course lunches daily
Function Room and Guest Suite
Estates Manager + 24-hour on-site staffing.
Domestic assistance (1hr included in service charge - additional hours by arrangement)
Personal care packages available from the onsite cqc registered care agency
Spacious, first floor retirement apartment with a walk out balcony enjoying views over the park. Modern kitchen, double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a contemporary bath/wet room. The development offers excellent communal facilities including a restaurant, function room, landscaped gardens and communal lounge where social events take place.
**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, 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.
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads to the spacious entrance hall. The 24-hour emergency response system is located within the hall. Smoke detector and apartment security door entry system with intercom. Large walk-in storage/airing cupboard. Wall mounted thermostat. Doors lead to the living room, bedroom, and bath/wet room. Underfloor heating runs throughout the apartment.
Living Room
A bright and spacious Double glazed door leads to a walk out balcony with views of Kingsthorpe Rec. Two ceiling light points. TV point with Sky+ connectivity. Telephone point. A range of power sockets. Glazed wooden double doors opening to separate kitchen. Underfloor heating with thermostat control.
Kitchen
Modern kitchen featuring a range of base and wall units. With pan drawers and a roll top work surface over. Built in, waist high electric oven with space over for a microwave, Four ring hob, integrated fridge/freezer. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap sits beneath the double glazed window with views of Kingsthorpe Rec. Ceiling spot lights, ceramic floor tiling, under floor heating.
Bedroom
A good sized double bedroom with a double glazed window. Built in, mirror fronted wardrobe. TV and telephone and power sockets. Emergency pull-cord. Ceiling light. Underfloor heating with thermostat control. Double glazed window
Bath/Wet Room
A fully fitted suite comprising of a bath and separate wet room style shower area with support rail curtain. WC with concealed cistern. Vanity unit with inset basin and mixer tap. A fitted mirror is positioned above the wash basin. Emergency pull-cord, chrome heated towel rail, ceiling spotlights and slip-resistant flooring.
Car Parking Scheme
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.
Service 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 £9,874.57 for financial year ending 30th September 2026.
Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
Lease Information
Lease length: 999 years from 1st June 2015
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2030
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.
• 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 Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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Tenure
Leasehold (991 years)
Service charge
£9,875 per year
Council tax band
C
Ground rent
£425
Ground rent date of next review
Ground rent review period
Every 15 years