1 bed flat for sale

Welford Road, Northampton NN2

This lovely one bedroom, second floor retirement apartment benefits from a south facing aspect and walk out balcony, creating a bright and welcoming home. The spacious south facing lounge enjoys plenty of natural light through a large window incorporating a French door opening onto the balcony. There is ample space for both lounge and dining furniture, together with a decorative fireplace and surround. Glazed wooden double doors lead through to the separate kitchen. The modern kitchen features contemporary wall and base units with wood style worktops, a stainless steel sink positioned beneath a south facing auto opening window, a waist height electric oven with space above for a microwave, and an integrated fridge/freezer. A large walk in storage/airing cupboard provides useful additional storage. The good sized double bedroom also enjoys a sunny south facing aspect and benefits from a built in wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors. The modern purpose built wet room features a walk in shower, wall hung WC with concealed cistern, wall hung vanity unit with inset basin and mixer tap, fitted mirror and a low level bath with grab rails. An attractive retirement apartment offering bright, spacious accommodation, a sunny south facing aspect and a private walk out balcony.

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.

Apartment Overview

This lovely one bedroom, second floor retirement apartment benefits from a south facing aspect and walk out balcony, creating a bright and welcoming home. The spacious south facing lounge enjoys plenty of natural light through a large window incorporating a French door opening onto the balcony. There is ample space for both lounge and dining furniture, together with a decorative fireplace and surround. Glazed wooden double doors lead through to the separate kitchen. The modern kitchen features contemporary wall and base units with wood style worktops, a stainless steel sink positioned beneath a south facing auto opening window, a waist height electric oven with space above for a microwave, and an integrated fridge/freezer. A large walk in storage/airing cupboard provides useful additional storage. The good sized double bedroom also enjoys a sunny south facing aspect and benefits from a built in wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors. The modern purpose built wet room features a walk in shower, wall hung WC with concealed cistern, wall hung vanity unit with inset basin and mixer tap, fitted mirror and a low level bath with grab rails. An attractive retirement apartment offering bright, spacious accommodation, a sunny south facing aspect and a private walk out balcony.

Care & Support 2

One of the greatest benefits of being a McCarthy Stone homeowner is having access to the friendly, flexible and dedicated domestic and personal care team onsite each day. But don’t take our word for it, see what our homeowners have to say about our lifestyle support services:

“The staff have always been friendly, helpful and absolutely wonderful at providing care when it was really needed.”

“A safe and warm approach to care, delivered with professionalism and skill.”

“The care is exceptional. The staff enjoy their job and this shines through to the care that they give.”

“The support and care from the team is brilliant: Everyone is friendly, empathetic and professional. They are very responsive and have adapted their support to meet his changing needs.”

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

One of the main social hubs of Wardington Court is the large patio area in the communal garden. This space is enjoyed by many of the homeowners throughout the year. Best of all, Your McCarthy Stone take care of all the maintenance, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens blossom and bloom throughout the seasons.

“The gardens are beautiful all year round and there are plenty of opportunities to spend time together with other neighbours, if you want the interaction.” – McCarthy Stone Homeowner

Social Lifestyle 2

One of the greatest benefits of being a McCarthy Stone homeowner is becoming part of a community of remarkable individuals, who embody a ‘life, well lived’. It’s about friendship, laughter and love. New adventures. Making memories. And making the most of the here and now.

But don’t take our word for it, see what our homeowners have to say:

“Our social calendar is busier than ever, with something for all tastes and abilities.”

“Our hectic social calendar continues to expand in all directions, giving everyone an opportunity to take part in something they enjoy. For instance, we devoted our weekly coffee morning to Marie Curie and thoroughly enjoyed raising the princely sum of £313.99.”

“Our House Manager organised a ‘Hoy’ Bingo session this week. I don’t usually attend many social events but have decided to come out of my shell a bit more. I attended this and would like to say how much I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was great fun, entertaining and extremely well organised. I’m now looking forward to attending more social events here.”

Car Parking Scheme (Subject To Availability)

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.

Additional Information & Services

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

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.

Lease Information

Lease: 999 years from 1st June 2015
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2030
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

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.