2-bedroom flat · NN1 4SB
Sold STCListed 106 days
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About
Occupying the first floor of an attractive period building dating back to 1898, this spacious two-bedroom apartment benefits from a share of freehold and a highly sought-after location close to The Racecourse.
The standout feature is the impressive bay-fronted living/dining room, where high ceilings, a striking period fireplace, and large sash windows create a bright and elegant space for both relaxing and entertaining.
Further accommodation includes a separate kitchen, generous principal bedroom, second bedroom, and a Jack & Jill bathroom serving both the principal bedroom and landing.
Situated on the quiet and highly regarded Crescent, the property is ideally placed for access to The Racecourse, Northampton town centre, and a wide range of local amenities.
A superb first-floor apartment offering period character, impressive proportions, and the added benefit of a share of freehold.
ACCOMMODATION: (FOR ROOM BY ROOM DIMENSIONS AND SQUARE FOOTAGE PLEASE SEE FLOOR PLANS). - Entrance Hall: Branching off... - Kitchen: Two windows to side aspect.
Wall and floor mounted units housing Sink, Oven and Gas Hob. Space for under-counter Fridge/Freezer and Washing Machine. Boiler. - Living/Dining Room: Large Bay window to front aspect. Fireplace.
- Bedroom One: Window to rear aspect. Fireplace. Door to... - Jack & Jill Bathroom: Window to rear aspect. Bath with Shower over. WC. Washbasin. Door to hallway. - Bedroom Two: Window to front aspect.
Door to Living/Dining Room.
LOCAL AMENITIES: The Crescent occupies a sought-after position close to The Racecourse, combining a peaceful residential setting with excellent access to local amenities and the town centre.
- Shopping & Amenities: Residents benefit from excellent nearby shopping facilities including Morrisons on Kettering Road and ALDI on Earl Street, together with a range of convenience stores, pharmacies, cafés, takeaways, and other everyday amenities.
Northampton town centre is also within easy reach, providing further shopping and leisure facilities.
- Parks & Recreation: The property is situated just moments from The Racecourse, one of Northampton's most popular green spaces, offering open parkland, tennis courts, children's play areas, sports facilities, and attractive walking routes.
Abington Park is also nearby.
- Cafés & Leisure: The nearby Kettering Road and Wellingborough Road provide a variety of independent cafés, restaurants, pubs, and eateries, while Northampton town centre offers theatres, cinemas, cultural attractions, and further shopping opportunities.
- Leisure & Fitness: Residents have access to a range of nearby gyms, fitness centres, sports clubs, and recreational facilities, together with the extensive outdoor space available at The Racecourse.
SERVICE CHARGE: £50 per month (including Buildings Insurance) TENURE: Share of Freehold LEASE LENGTH: Approximately 102 years remaining ROAD & TRAVEL LINKS: Ideal for commuters and town centre living, the property benefits from excellent transport connections: - Rail Links: Northampton Railway Station is approximately 1.5 miles away, offering direct services to London Euston in around 55 minutes, alongside regular services to Birmingham and Milton Keynes.
- Road Links: Convenient access to the A45, A43, and A508 provides excellent connectivity throughout Northamptonshire and onward to the M1 motorway.
- Local Connectivity: Northampton town centre is within easy reach, offering extensive shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transport links across the county.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING: We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all parties buying or selling a property.
While we remain responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are carried out correctly, the initial checks are conducted on our behalf by Lifetime Legal, who will contact you once your offer on a property has been accepted.
The cost of these checks is a single fee of £68 (including VAT) per transaction, regardless of the number of buyers involved.
This fee covers the obtaining of relevant data, together with any manual checks and ongoing monitoring that may be required.
The fee must be paid directly to Lifetime Legal before we can issue a memorandum of sale and is non-refundable.
We may receive a proportion of the fee charged by Lifetime Legal to compensate us for our role in arranging these checks.
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