2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Presented in immaculate condition throughout and having been modernised is and is this delightful, two double bedroom, first floor apartment. The apartment itself has recently had a re-modelled kitchen and an updated bathroom. Townsend Court is an assisted living 'McCarthy Stone' development of 69 modern, luxury apartments, exclusively for the age group 60 years and over. To appreciate all that is on offer at the development and to fully appreciate this particular apartment, contact our office today.

Townsend Court - Townsend Court is an Assisted Living development of 69 one and two bedroom apartments. Situated on High Street South less than one mile from the town centre and overlooks Hall Park grounds at the rear of the development.

Rushden benefits from a position close to the regions major road network and is within easy reach of the M1 and M6 motorways, giving access to larger towns such as Wellingborough and Northampton.

Residents of Townsend Court will be able to take advantage of an excellent bus service, which provides regular routes to local towns and villages, with a bus stop located only 100 yards away.

Mccarthy Stone - McCarthy Stone specialises in the construction of purpose built properties for the over 60's. This means that the features designed into our developments could be of particular interest to you. The process begins from the moment we plan the location of a new scheme, right through to the detail touches that provide practicality and ease of maintenance with the older homebuyer in mind.

Safe & Secure With Mccarthy Stone - A TV camera at the main entrance allows you to view visitors on your TV before deciding whether to let them in. You can even talk to them on the intercom and unlock the door without having to leave your apartment.

All McCarthy Stone developments also include an intruder and smoke alarm system in both individual apartments and the communal areas - all connected to Careline - you will never have felt safer or more secure.

Key Features - Waitress Service Restaurant - To include a three course meal, daily, at an extra charge.
Function Room
Residents' Lounge
Conservatory
Library
Guest Suite
Battery Car Store
Laundry Room
Lift
Camera Entry System
Staff On Site 24-hours
Domestic Assistance
Personal Care by Arrangement
Bath and Separate Level Access Shower

Location - Townsend Court is situated on High Street South, close to the turning opposite into Crabb Street. Viewings should be made strictly via ourselves the Selling Agents on[use Contact Agent Button].

Council Tax Band - D

Energy Rating - Energy Efficiency Rating - B82

Certificate number - 9021-9109-0169-7096-0083

Leasehold Information - This property is Leasehold.
We are advised by our Vendor client the property was constructed in 2008, offered on a 125 year Lease at that time and therefore there are approximately 110 years remaining on the Lease.

Ground Rent - We are advised that the ground rent is £510.00 Per Annum, but is paid half yearly at £255.00 (£9.81 per week / £42.50 per calendar month)

The cost of the Ground Rent is due to be reviewed again in TBA

Service & Maintenance Charges - We are advised that the service charge is £10,304.77 per annum. This works out at £5,125.39 per 6 Months / £858.73 per calendar month / £198.17 per week / £28.23 per day.

Service & Maintenance Charges are payable by all residents at Townsend Court to "Your Life" Care & Management.

It covers the costs of items such as staff costs, emergency call system, external maintenance and redecoration of communal areas within the building, gardening, building insurance and water usage. Also, there is a weekly cleaning service and laundry facilities included within this service and maintenance charge.

All of this information regarding the lease, ground rent, service & maintenance charges etc will naturally need to be clarified by any potential Purchaser's Solicitors / Conveyancers before committing to legal exchange of contracts.

Contingency Fee - The leases and deeds of conditions of the apartments require the homeowners (sellers) to pay a service charge contingency fund contribution of 1% of the sale price or, where it is not a sale, the open market value, on certain transactions. These contributions supplement the service charge contingency fund which in turn has the benefit of reducing the annual service charge contingency fund contribution.

Hall - Storage cupboard.

Living Room - 6.49m x 3.28m (21'4" x 10'9") - Maximum measurement.

Kitchen - 1.72m x 2.36m (5'8" x 7'9") - Minimum measurement, plus angled wall area.
Built in fridge. Built in freezer. Built in electric oven, hob & extractor.

Bedroom 1 - 4.08m x 3.05m (13'5" x 10'0") - Maximum measurement, plus built in wardrobe, plus door recess.

Bedroom 2 - 4.61m x 2.80m (15'1" x 9'2") - Minimum measurement, plus shallow recess.

Bath / Shower Room / Wc - Low flush wc, vanity wash hand basin, bath, wet room style shower area.

Outside -

Communal Gardens - Pleasant gardens to the side and rear of the development. Well stocked borders and rear patio areas.

Communal Parking - On a first come first serve basis.

Agents Note - If you make arrangements to view and/or offer on this property, Mike Neville Estate Agents will request certain personal and contact information from you in order to provide our most efficient and professional service to both you and our vendor client.

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Money Laundering Regulations 2017 - We are required to obtain proof of identity and proof of address, as well as evidence of funds and source of deposit, on or before the date that a proposed purchaser's offer is accepted by the vendor (seller).

Floorplans - Floor plans are for identification purposes only and not to scale. All measurements are approximate. Wall thickness, door and window sizes are approximate. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to check all measurements prior to purchase.

Disclaimer - Mike Neville Estate Agents for themselves and the Vendors/Lessors of this property, give notice that (a) these particulars are produced in good faith as a general guide only and do not constitute or form part of a contract (b) no person in the employment of Mike Neville has authority to give or make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. Any appliances mentioned have not been tested by ourselves.