No. 26 Village Centre, Richmond Villages Northampton, Bridge Meadow Way, NN4 5EB

Richmond Villages Northampton is an established retirement village. Fostering a sense of community and wellbeing. With a welcoming and caring team of professionals and a plethora of lovely facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering an enriched lifestyle for residents.

"Mum felt so sure after this visiting, this will be her new family forever home." - Google Review, January 2025

This beautifully spacious second floor apartment boasts an elegant dual aspect layout and a private balcony enjoying tranquil woodland views. Designed for comfortable, modern living, the property is filled with natural light and finished to a high standard throughout, offering a peaceful retreat within a well maintained village setting.

Entrance Hall
Step into a welcoming entrance hall providing access to all rooms, with ample built-in storage for coats, shoes, and everyday essentials.

Kitchenette
The contemporary fitted kitchenette is thoughtfully designed with a range of wall and base units, complementary work surfaces, a stainless steel sink with drainer, and an integrated fridge, ideal for both convenience and style.

Living Room
The bright and inviting living and dining area is the heart of the home. French doors open onto a private balcony, offering tranquil woodland views. Additional features include double-glazed doors, an attractive feature fireplace with surround, and TV and satellite points.

Bedroom
A spacious and well proportioned bedroom, featuring fitted wardrobes and TV and satellite points, creating a comfortable and relaxing retreat.

En-suite Shower Room
The modern en-suite shower room comprises a shower enclosure, low-level WC, wash hand basin with a fully fitted vanity unit, wall mirror, spotlights, a heated towel rail, and additional storage.

Outside
Residents can enjoy beautifully maintained communal gardens, featuring well-stocked flower borders, seating areas, and lawns cared for by the village gardeners. The property also benefits from an allocated parking space for resident car owners.

Richmond Villages Northampton welcomes residents who are 55 and over. We also warmly welcome pets as part of the family.

Community & Wellbeing
Aside from the dedicated team of professionals on-hand, what makes our village special is the sense of community we proudly nurture. With a wide roster of daily events and activities, from floristry, to sewing and painting, to coffee mornings and choir groups to card making classes, you can take pleasure in both maintaining your existing hobbies or picking up something new. Our vibrant, sociable community paired with a lovely range of onsite facilities makes Richmond Villages Northampton an exciting place to call home.

Location
Richmond Villages Northampton is strategically located in the town of Northampton, within the East Midlands. This location provides residents with a range of convenient amenities in the surrounding area. Northampton town offers a bustling town centre with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, including the Royal & Derngate Theatre. The nearby Delapré Abbey and Abington Park provide serene spots for leisurely walks and outdoor activities. For healthcare needs, Northampton General Hospital is easily accessible. Richmond Villages Northampton's location within the East Midlands ensures good transport links, including proximity to the M1 motorway, making it accessible for both residents and their visitors. This combination of local amenities and accessibility makes Richmond Villages Northampton an appealing choice for retirees seeking a vibrant yet convenient retirement community.

Fees
A key benefit to living at Richmond Villages is the level of care, support and services that are available to make life more comfortable and enjoyable. A Service Charge of £182.11 per week covers the general upkeep of the village facilities, building insurance and maintenance, management and registration of staff, and social wellbeing activities and events. This is reviewed annually on 1st January.

A Transfer Fee of 6% of the sale price applies on resales in year one, 8% in year two, and 10% thereafter.

A separate charge for Ground Rent of £250 is payable annually on resale properties. This is subject to five yearly reviews from the commencement date specified in the lease.

Purchasers of Assisted Living apartments also pay for a Lifestyle Package or a Lifestyle Flex Package. These cover utility costs and (with differences between the two packages) meals, housekeeping and laundry services. Lifestyle Packages are available from £479 per week based on single occupancy. This is reviewed annually on 1st April.

Please refer to the All You Need to Know booklet or speak to a Village Adviser for further details.

Important Notice:
These particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description. All dimensions are approximate. The properties are sold unfurnished. Properties are sold on a 125 year lease and this property has 107 years remaining.