1-bedroom flat · NN1 3ER
Listing removedReduced £15k (−14.3%) on 6 JulListed 219 days
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About
An exceptional opportunity for first-time buyers or investors, this refurbished one-bedroom basement apartment returns a yield in excess of 10%.
Offered with a share of the freehold and an impressive lease of over 960 years, the property enjoys its own entryway for added convenience.
Inside, the accommodation features a bright bay-fronted living room, a spacious double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a modern fitted kitchen, utility area and a well-appointed bathroom with a shower over the bath and low level WC.
To the rear, residents benefit from a communal decked garden backing directly onto the racecourse park. Viewing is highly recommended.
Watkin Terrace is situated within walking distance of both Northampton town centre and the Northampton Railway Station. It will welcome visitors, commuters and businesses for generations to come.
There are regular services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street and closer still is the main bus terminal in Greyfriars.
The surrounding area is predominately Victorian properties and near-by Kettering Road, where you will find a host of shops, restaurants, cafés and public houses.
The property backs onto the Racecourse Park and is also conveniently located for access to The Mounts Baths and the Grosvenor Shopping Centre.
Due to the historical links of the Racecourse to Northampton's history, it remains one of the town's famous landmarks.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. QNT250386/2
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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