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Countess Road, Northampton, NN5 7EA

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

593 sq ft

55 sq m

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Key features

  • Two Double Bedrooms
  • Vacant / Chain Free
  • Strong Investment Opportunity
  • Auction Property
  • 61 Years Remaining On Lease
  • Off Road Parking Allocated

Description

** FOR SALE BY NATIONAL ONLINE AUCTION ON TUESDAY AUGUST 25TH AT 1PM **
GUIDE PRICE RANGE: £70,000 - £80,000
VIEWINGS - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - PLEASE CONTACT TO ARRANGE

Situated within a well-established residential area on the western side of Northampton, this spacious vacant two-bedroom first-floor maisonette presents an excellent opportunity for investors, developers and owner-occupiers alike. Benefiting from its own private entrance and an allocated off-road parking space, the accommodation comprises an entrance hall, generous lounge/dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The property would benefit from internal redecoration and cosmetic refurbishment throughout, offering excellent scope to add value. This is an attractive value-add opportunity with the estimated market rental value to £975 pcm (£11,700 per annum) representing 16.7% gross yield at the guide price displaying strong investment potential.

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Accommodation -

Lobby -

First Floor -

Entrance Hall - Entered via communal stairs to first floor

Kitchen - 2.39m x 3.28m (7'10 x 10'9) - UPVC double glazed window to side elevation, base & wall level kitchen units, tiled splashbacks, stainless steel sink, electric cooker with extractor fan

Living Area - 3.48m x 3.61m (11'5 x 11'10) - UPVC double glazed window to side elevation, carpet flooring & electric radiator

First Floor -

Bedroom One - 2.95m x 2.77m (9'8 x 9'1) - UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, carpet flooring, plug socket

Bedroom Two - 3.48m x 2.74m (11'5 x 9) - UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, carpet flooring, plug sockets & electric radiator

Bathroom - 2.36m x 1.73m (7'9 x 5'8) - Bathtub with electric shower, low level WC, hand wash basin, tiled walls

Outside - Off-road allocated parking for one space

Services - Main drainage, water and electricity are connected.

Leasehold Details - 61 years on the lease remaining.
99 years from 1988

Service Charge & Ground Rent - Annual Service Charge: £1241
Ground Rent: £171.79 every 6 months

Council Tax - Northampton Council Tax Band A

Price Information - *Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide. Additional Fees and Disbursements will charged to the buyer - see individual property details and Special Conditions of Sale for actual figures.

How To Get There - Situated just off Harlestone Road in the popular Duston area, Flat 10, Countess Court (NN5 7EA) is easily reached by car via the main A45 and A43, which link directly to Junction 15 and 16 of the M1. For rail commuters, Northampton Railway Station is conveniently located under two miles away—less than a 5-minute drive or taxi ride—offering direct links to London Euston and Birmingham New Street. Frequent local bus routes run along Harlestone Road and nearby Main Road, with the nearest bus stops just a few minutes' walk from the front door. For driver navigation, entering the postcode NN5 7EA leads you straight to the development.

Local Amenities - Situated in St James just west of Northampton town centre, Flat 10, Countess Court (NN5 7EA) offers exceptional convenience with everyday essentials right on its doorstep. Residents are within a short walk of local supermarkets including ALDI and Iceland, along with independent shops, bakeries, and cafes along St James' Park Road and Harlestone Road. The nearby St James Retail Park provides major stores like Next, Boots, and B&M, while Northampton town centre is just minutes away for broader shopping and dining. Families and commuters benefit from nearby healthcare facilities, local primary schools like St James C of E Primary, and quick access to green spaces such as Victoria Park and St James Park for leisure.

Buyers Premium - The purchaser will be required to pay a buyers premium of £1,500 ex VAT (£1,800 inc VAT).

Buyers Admin Charge - The purchaser will be required to pay a buyers admin of £950 ex VAT (£1,140 inc VAT).

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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: A
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.
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Countess Road, Northampton, NN5 7EA

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£352
Property: £ 70,000
Deposit: £ 7,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About Auction House, Northamptonshire

9 Westleigh Office Park Scirocco Close Moulton Northampton NN3 6BW

Auction House Northamptonshire is run by the long-established and privately owned practice of Richard Greener Estate Agents and the name Richard Greener has become synonymous with high-quality service at every stage of the house-selling process.

The success of the company is based on an up-to-date internet-based marketing model, whilst at the same time retaining the feel of a family-run business whose clients and customers are always of paramount importance.

Properties in these counties sell very well at auction and Auction House is a local specialist in the field with a high success rate. These services provide our clients and buyers with a swift, transparent transaction with low stress and distinctive time frames.

We sell a wide range of residential and commercial lots, including land and investments. We can sell for private individuals, companies, public authorities, solicitors and other professionals.

Our auctions team is led personally by Richard Greener, supported by Co-Director Nick Greener and members of the Northamptonshire sales team.

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*Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

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