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About
Well presented, modern retirement flat located on the first floor with private balcony overlooking gardens. Overview Super one bedroom first floor apartment in the modern Wardington Court development.
Wardington Court comprises of 56 Assisted Living retirement apartments located adjacent to parkland and close to local shops and supermarkets with bus stops in close proximity providing easy access to Northampton town centre and beyond.
Well tended communal gardens provide a peaceful community feel to the development.
Residents have their own independent apartment but with the benefit of an on-site Estates Team who provide flexible care and support day or night.
In addition there is a spacious homeowners lounge and a table service restaurant available 365 days a year.
There is a hotel style guest suite for visiting family and friends (usually for a fee of £25 per night subject to availability) with en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV.
Wardington Court offers regular social gatherings for residents to include coffee mornings, afternoon teas and movie nights.
Wardington Court is part of the McCarthy and Stone Retirement Living Plus range (formerly Assisted Living) to provide the homeowner with extra care.
An Estate Manager manages the day to day running of the development and attends to any enquiries.
One hours domestic assistance is included within the service charge although further hours can be arranged by appointment.
There are a range of personal care packages provided by the on-site cqc registered care team.
The development has 24 hour on site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant with static call points in the bathroom and main bedroom.
Nb: It is a condition of purchase that the residents should meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.
This apartment is particularly well located with its only balcony overlooking private gardens. Entrance Hall The hallway is carpeted throughout with storage cupboard off.
Lounge/Dining Room The lounge is accessed off the hallway with a further external Upvc door leading onto a small balcony. Glazed wooden double doors open to a separate kitchen and door to bedroom.
Underfloor heating. Kitchen Well presented kitchen which has an extensive range of base and wall units, roll top work surfaces with inset stainless steel sink unit and drainer.
Integrated appliances include a built in Hotpoint electic oven, ceramic Hotpoint hob with extractor and Hotpoint fridge/freezer. Upvc double glazed window. Tiled floor and underfloor heating.
Wet Room Good sized modern purpose built wet room with walk in shower. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Wall hung vanity unit with inset basin, mixer tap and fitted mirror over.
Low level bath with grab rails. Emergency pull cord. Bedroom A good sized double bedroom with a built in wardrobe with sliding mirror doors.
There are a number of power sockets and an emergency pull cord. Underfloor heating. Double glazed window.
Key Features: Communal lounge Waitress service restaurant Guest Suite Laundry Room Lift to all floors Estate Manager and 24 hour on site staffing Domestic assistance (1 hour included in service charge - additional hours by arrangement) Personal care packages available from the on site cqc registered care agency Mobility Scooter store and charging point Service Charge Breakdown Cleaning of communal windows Water rates for communal areas and apartments 24 hour emergency call system Upkeep of gardens and grounds Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas.
Buildings insurance Parking There is a parking scheme subject to availability. Permits are available on a first come first served basis. Please check for availability and cost.
Further information Lease details and charges available please contact agent. All viewings strictly by appointment through the agents.
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