1 bed flat for sale

Wardington Court, Welford Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN2

This unique one bedroom retirement apartment benefits from a west facing aspect, walk out balcony and lovely views over Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground. The bright and spacious living room features a walk out balcony with pleasant views, while the area by the window provides space for a dining table and chairs. Glazed wooden double doors lead to the separate kitchen, and a large walk in storage/airing cupboard provides useful additional storage. The spacious modern kitchen features wall and base units, a double glazed window above the sink overlooking the tree lined entrance and recreation ground, a waist height electric oven with space above for a microwave, and an integrated fridge/freezer. The good sized double bedroom enjoys a west facing aspect with views over the recreation ground and benefits from a built in wardrobe with ample hanging and storage space. The bathroom comprises a bath, separate wet room style shower with support rail, WC with concealed cistern, vanity unit with inset basin, fitted mirror, heated towel rail and slip-resistant flooring. An attractive retirement apartment offering bright, spacious accommodation, excellent storage and lovely west facing views.

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

This unique one bedroom retirement apartment benefits from a west facing aspect, walk out balcony and lovely views over Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground. The bright and spacious living room features a walk out balcony with pleasant views, while the area by the window provides space for a dining table and chairs. Glazed wooden double doors lead to the separate kitchen, and a large walk in storage/airing cupboard provides useful additional storage. The spacious modern kitchen features wall and base units, a double glazed window above the sink overlooking the tree lined entrance and recreation ground, a waist height electric oven with space above for a microwave, and an integrated fridge/freezer. The good sized double bedroom enjoys a west facing aspect with views over the recreation ground and benefits from a built in wardrobe with ample hanging and storage space. The bathroom comprises a bath, separate wet room style shower with support rail, WC with concealed cistern, vanity unit with inset basin, fitted mirror, heated towel rail and slip-resistant flooring. An attractive retirement apartment offering bright, spacious accommodation, excellent storage and lovely west facing views.

Care & Support 3

Sometimes, a little extra help is all you need to allow you to stay active, to do the things you want to do and feel part of the community. That’s why at Wardington Court we offer the services of a brilliant domestic and personal care team onsite each day. They can help make every day living a little bit easier and more enjoyable.

They can help with things like:
•General cleaning or changing the bed
•Meal planning and preparation
•Bathing, showering and continence support
•Help with medication
•Shaving and grooming/hair and makeup
•Personal shopping and dog walking

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 5

Socialising is high on the agenda at Wardington Court and you will be made to feel welcome by our homeowners as soon as you step through the door. There are many social events arranged such as film evenings, games evenings, lunch, gardening and walking clubs - there really is something for everyone.

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.

Additional Information & Services

• Superfast 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.

Ground Rent

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

Lease Length

999 years from 1st June 2015

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.