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1 bed flat for saleWardington Court, Welford Road, Northampton NN2
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: C
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About this property
Ground floor apartment with spacious lounge with a bay window.
Modern kitchen with built in appliances
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
A bright and spacious one bedroom apartment situated on the ground floor. Modern interiors to include a fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and wet room. The development boasts excellent facilities to include a restaurant, function room, well maintained landscaped gardens and communal lounge where social events take place. This apartment is located in Wardington Court, A McCarthy Stone retirement development nestled in Northampton.
*Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available*
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
Situated on the ground floor, this beautifully presented, sunny apartment benefits from a large bay window in the living area which allows lots of light to fill the room. The open-planned living area has an area perfect for a dining table. Double bedroom has a built in mirrored sliding wardrobe and the contemporary bath/wet room completes this lovely apartment. Underfloor electric heating controlled by individual room thermostat, keeping each room at a comfortable and even temperature.
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
The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Wardington Court and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. Regular activities include; coffee mornings and afternoons, games nights, Chair Yoga, quiz and movie nights. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.
Service Charge
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.
Annual Service Charge: £9,874.59 for financial year end 30/9/2026
Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
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 Information
• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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.
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Tenure
Leasehold (991 years)
Service charge
£9,386 per year
Council tax band
C
Ground rent
£425
Ground rent date of next review
Ground rent review period
Every 15 years
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