
Wardington Court, Welford Road, Northampton,

- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- South facing 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
Description
*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.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the spacious entrance hall. The 24-hour Tunstall 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 living room with a large bay window allowing lots of natural light in throughout the day. Double glazed doors leading to a separate modern kitchen. Two ceiling light points. TV point. Telephone point. A range of raised power sockets for convenience. Ceiling light point. Underfloor electric heating controlled by individual room thermostat.
Kitchen - Spacious kitchen featuring a range of modern, base and wall units finished in high gloss with pan drawers and a wooden effect roll top work surface over. Built in, waist high electric oven with space over for a microwave, Four ring electric hob, integrated fridge/freezer. Stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap sits beneath the double glazed window. Ceiling spot lights, ceramic floor tiling, Underfloor electric heating controlled by individual room thermostat.
Bedroom - A good sized double bedroom with a double glazed window. TV and telephone and power sockets. Emergency pull-cord. Ceiling light. Underfloor heating with thermostat control. A built in sliding mirrored wardrobe with rails for ample clothes storage. Underfloor electric heating controlled by individual room thermostat.
Bath/Wet Room - A fully fitted modern suite comprising of a bath and separate wet room style shower area with support rail curtain. Tiled from floor to ceiling with sleek modern tiles. WC with concealed cistern. High gloss vanity unit with inset basin and chrome mixer tap. A fitted mirror is positioned above the wash basin. Emergency pull-cord, chrome heated ladder style towel rail, ceiling spotlights and slip-resistant flooring. Underfloor electric heating controlled by individual room thermostat.
Service Charge - •Cleaning of communal windows
•Water rates for communal areas and apartments
•Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
•24-hour emergency call system
•Upkeep of gardens and grounds
•Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
•Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
•Buildings insurance
The annual service charge is £9,385.64 for financial year ending 30th September 2025. 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.
Check out benefits you may be entitled to supporting you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'
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
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 to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• 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
Brochures
Wardington Court, Welford Road, Northampton,EAC- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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