The Newells Manor Drive, Kempston, MK42

Discover a wonderful opportunity to embrace a lifestyle centred around independence, companionship and peace of mind at Apartment 5, The Newells, an exceptional independent retirement community exclusively for people aged 55 and over. Managed by Adlington Management Services and staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, The Newells has been thoughtfully designed to provide homeowners with the reassurance of support when needed, while allowing them to enjoy the freedom and privacy of living in their own beautifully appointed home.

Situated on the ground floor, Apartment 5 enjoys the added benefit of its own private patio, seamlessly connecting the apartment to the beautifully maintained communal gardens. Whether you're enjoying breakfast outdoors, tending to potted plants or simply relaxing with a good book, this delightful outdoor space offers a peaceful setting to enjoy throughout the year.

Inside, the apartment has been designed with modern, low-maintenance living in mind. The welcoming entrance leads through to a bright and spacious open-plan kitchen, living and dining room, creating a sociable space that is perfect for both everyday living and entertaining family and friends. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with a range of integrated appliances and offers an attractive blend of style and practicality.

The generous double bedroom provides a comfortable and relaxing retreat, while the modern shower room has been thoughtfully designed for convenience and ease of use. Completing the accommodation is a valuable utility and storage room, offering practical space for household essentials and those belongings you wish to keep close at hand.

Life at The Newells is about so much more than owning a beautiful apartment. It offers the opportunity to become part of a welcoming community where neighbours quickly become friends and every day can be as active or as relaxed as you choose. A varied programme of social events, clubs and activities provides plenty of opportunities to pursue existing interests, discover new hobbies and enjoy the company of like-minded people, helping to create a genuine sense of belonging.

The impressive range of communal facilities further enhances everyday life. Homeowners can enjoy freshly prepared breakfasts and lunches in the elegant table-service restaurant, offering the convenience of dining out without leaving home and creating a wonderful place to meet with friends. The welcoming homeowners' lounge and coffee lounge provide comfortable spaces to relax, socialise or entertain visiting family, while the activity suite hosts a variety of classes, groups and events throughout the year.

Additional facilities include a therapy suite, an on-site hairdressing salon, secure bicycle and mobility scooter storage, and beautifully landscaped communal gardens that provide peaceful places to walk, sit and enjoy the changing seasons.

One of the greatest benefits of living at The Newells is the reassurance provided by dedicated on-site staff, available around the clock. Their presence offers invaluable peace of mind for both homeowners and their families, allowing residents to maintain their independence for longer while knowing assistance is always close by should it ever be required.

Independent retirement living at The Newells offers a unique lifestyle that combines the privacy of your own home with the warmth of a friendly community and a wealth of facilities designed to make everyday life easier, more enjoyable and more fulfilling. Apartment 5 is an excellent opportunity to enjoy all the advantages of this exceptional way of life in a beautifully presented ground floor home with direct access to the communal gardens.

Open Plan Living Dining Kitchen

Living/Dining Area

4.38m x 3.55m (14' 4" x 11' 8") The home is accessed via a composite door to the front which leads onto an inviting open plan space with uPVC patio doors to the personal patio area. The open plan room provides ample space for a living area and breakfast/dining table. Off the living area is a double bedroom, a wet room and a utility cupboard.

Open Plan Kitchen

2.72m x 1.92m (8' 11" x 6' 4") The kitchen area provides a range of wall, drawer and base units with preparation surface incorporating a stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, microwave, four ring hob with contemporary splash back and extraction hood, and an integrated dishwasher, a fridge and a freezer. The kitchen area has partially tiled walls and under pelmet lighting.

Double Bedroom

3.09m x 2.49m (10' 2" x 8' 2") uPVC double glazed window. Fitted wardrobes.

Shower Room

2.23m x 1.39m (7' 4" x 4' 7") The wet room suite comprises of a walk in level shower area with non slip flooring, an inset WC and a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap. Chrome ladder style towel rail. Complimentary contemporary tiling to all walls.

Utility/Storage Area

1.19m x 1.1m (3' 11" x 3' 7")

Exterior

The beautifully landscaped and maintained gardens provide both leisurely exercise and relaxation, you can enjoy the gardens and flora without the concerns of having responsibility of the upkeep. Parking is provided with home owner on site parking.

Service and Well-being Charge Benefits

All our homeowners contribute monthly to a Service and Well-being Charge to cover services such as:

> A restaurant* with on-site chef offering freshly prepared meals
> Communal cleaning, estate management and upkeep of the landscaped gardens
> External window cleaning, including all apartments
> Water usage and buildings insurance
> 24-hour on-site support team, 365 days a year, in case of any emergency, with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment

Our on-site management team are always available to homeowners and check on their well-being, liaise with family and professional services as required. They also organise a full calendar of social events and activities.

Service and Well-being Charges at The Newells

2026/27 approximate Service and Well-being Charges at The Newells are:

1 bedroom – £192 weekly / £832 monthly

The Service and Well-being Charge is reviewed annually. Should there be any future increase, it will be capped in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI) or the Annual Earnings Index (AEI), whichever is the higher. So you can be secure in the knowledge there will be no large, unexpected price increases.

It is important to point out that payment of the Service and Well-being Charge has to continue even if the apartment is vacant, as it is proportioned between all apartments in order to maintain the high standard of service.

Communal Facilities Fee Explained

The Communal Facilities Fee (CFF) at The Newells is a fee payable upon the sale of your home or if there is a change of occupier so you can enjoy the facilities now but pay for them later. This fee ensures that homeowners experience first-class communal facilities, today and in the future. It contributes towards:

The construction and provision of the communal facilities across the retirement community, including the restaurant, homeowners’ lounge and coffee lounge, hair salon, therapy suite, guest suite and activities studio

Regular replacement and refurbishment of all these communal facilities, the exterior of the building, restaurant kitchen equipment and facilities, lifts, roof, private homeowner parking and also your patio or balcony structure

Adlington will use these funds to refurbish or replace all communal parts of The Newells to the highest standards whenever required. Not only will this ensure it is a quality place to live, but it will also...

How the fee is calculated

You do not have to pay anything until you choose to sell your apartment (or there is a change of occupier). The fee is 5% per annum, capped at 4 years (maximum 20%) of the achieved market price (or an agreed market valuation of the property) per year or part year of occupation.

For example:

If a property has been owned for 2 years and 9 months and sold for £300,000 the fee payable is £45,000

Or, if a property has been owned for 10 years and 3 months and sold for £300,000 the fee payable is £60,000

A reasonable fee for administration at point of resale is payable. This is currently £500 + VAT.