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No Onward Chain | Secure Gated Development | Allocated Parking Situated within a desirable gated development, this well-presented two-bedroom apartment offers bright and spacious accommodation, making it an ideal first-time purchase, investment opportunity, or property for those looking to downsize.
The accommodation comprises a welcoming and airy entrance hallway, leading through to a modern open-plan kitchen and living area, providing a light-filled and sociable space for everyday living and entertaining.
There are two well-proportioned bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom serving the property.
Externally, the development benefits from secure gated access and allocated parking for residents, offering both convenience and peace of mind.
Location Timken Way South is conveniently positioned within the popular St James area of Northampton, offering excellent access to a wide range of local amenities including supermarkets, retail outlets, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities, and healthcare services.
Nearby Sixfields Leisure Park provides a cinema, gym, bowling alley, and additional dining options.
For commuters, the property enjoys excellent transport connections with easy access to the A4500, A43, M1 motorway (Junctions 15A and 16), and major road networks linking to Milton Keynes, Birmingham, and London.
Northampton Railway Station is approximately 2 miles away and provides regular direct services to London Euston, Birmingham New Street, and other major destinations, making this an excellent choice for commuters.
Key Features No onward chain Secure gated development Allocated parking space Bright and airy hallway Open-plan kitchen/living room Two bedrooms Modern bathroom Ideal first-time buy, investment, or downsizing opportunity Excellent road and rail connections Convenient access to local amenities and leisure facilities Early viewing is highly recommended.
Property Ownership Information Tenure Leasehold Council Tax Band B Annual Ground Rent £341.73 Ground Rent Review Period Every 1 year Annual Service Charge £1,174.20 Service Charge Review Period Every 1 year Lease End Date 01/01/2133 Property Description Disclaimer This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract.
It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft".
Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it.
If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view.
All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks.
Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer.
You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale.
The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits.
Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.
Value & comps
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