2 bedroom retirement property

A rare opportunity to acquire the largest, two double bedroom, assisted living apartment in this ‘McCarthy Stone’ development on the south side of Rushden and within comfortable walking distance of all local amenities. Situated on the first floor (the top floor of this part of the building), on the North East Side of the development, this superbly spacious property simply must be viewed to be fully appreciated. No onward chain.

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

Leasehold Information - This property is Leasehold.
We are advised by our Vendor client the property was constructed in 2009, offered on a 125 year Lease at that time and therefore there are approximately 109 years remaining on the Lease.

Ground Rent - We are advised that the ground rent is £876.97 Per Annum. (Approximately £16.86 per week / £73.08 per calendar month).

The cost of the Ground Rent was reviewed in 2024, and is due to be reviewed again in 15 years (2039).

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.

Location - Townsend Court is situated on High Street South, close to the turning opposite into Crabb Street. Apartment 53 is situated on the front left-hand corner of the building, with views over the front garden area and High Street South. Viewings should be made strictly via ourselves the Sole Selling Agents on[use Contact Agent Button].

Energy Rating - Energy Efficiency Rating - B82

Certificate number - 0970-0200-7805-9119-1010

Council Tax Band - D

Communal Reception Hall & Corridors - Providing access to all levels of the building. Door to number 53.

Accommodation - Apartment 53 can be found on the first floor and has double glazing and energy efficient electric slimline heaters, light fittings and fitted carpets. To the hall there is a mains connected smoke detector, illuminated light switches for the bathrooms and bedroom.

Hall - Storage cupboard and another cupboard, housing the hot water tank.

Lounge / Dining Room - 6.50m x 4.12m (21'4" x 13'6") - Maximum measurement.

Kitchen - 2.52m x 2.99m (8'3" x 9'10") - Built in fridge.
Built in freezer.
Built in electric oven and hob.

Master Bedroom - 5.67m x 4.85m (18'7" x 15'11") - Maximum measurement including built in wardrobes, plus door recess.

En-Suite Shower Room / Wc -

Bedroom 2 - 4.60m x 2.93m (15'1" x 9'7") - Loft access.

Bath / Shower Room / Wc -

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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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.