1 Bedroom Retirement Property For Sale
Offered for sale is this one bedroom, spacious and recently redecorated apartment situated in the ever popular McCarthy & Stone complex. Townsend Court offers an abundance of Communal facilities to include a Restaurant, Library, Lounge, Conservatory and Guest Suite for any visiting family or friends. The apartment itself is fitted with pull cord alarms and the site has a member of staff on site 24 hours a day.
Townsend Court
Townsend Court is an Assisted Living development of 69 one and two bedroom apartments for the age group 60 years and over. 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 retirement properties. 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 and 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
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 Area
Communal Parking
Superb Communal Gardens
Leasehold Information
This property is Leasehold.
We are advised by our Vendor client the property was constructed in 2012, offered on a 125 year Lease at that time and therefore there are approximately 114 years remaining on the Lease.
Ground Rent
We are advised that the ground rent is £748.01 Per Annum. (Approximately £14.38 per week / £62.33 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 £7,583.36 per annum. This works out at £3,791.68 per 6 Months / £631.95 per calendar month / £145.83 per week / £20.77 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.
One may also feel free to contact the managers office at Townsend Court on 01933 418 882 they will be happy to answer any questions regarding the development etc. They can also be contacted via email on townsendcourt.estatemanager@yourlife.co.uk
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, and located near to the turnings into Crabb Street and Wymington Road. Viewings should be made via ourselves the Sole Selling Agents on 01933 316316.
Council Tax Band
C
Energy Rating
Energy Efficiency Rating - B81
Certificate number - 0506-7139-9002-1192-0002
Communal Reception Hall & Corridors
Providing access to all levels of the building. Door to number 50.
Accommodation
Apartment 50 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 bedrooms.
Hall
Large storage cupboard, which houses the electric consumer unit and hot water cylinder.
Living Room
Maximum measurement.
7.54m x 3.29m (24'9" x 10'10")
Kitchen
Minimum measurement, plus angled wall area.
Built in fridge.
Built in freezer.
Built in electric oven and hob.
Electric operated kitchen window.
1.81m x 2.29m (5'11" x 7'6")
Bedroom
Maximum measurement, plus built in wardrobe and door recess
5.41m x 2.98m (17'9" x 9'9")
Bath / Shower Room / WC
Walk in wet room with toilet, bidet, hand basin, walk in floor level shower and a separate bath.
Outside
Communal Gardens
Pleasant gardens surrounding Townsend Court to the front, side and rear of the building, with the side and rear gardens overlooking Hall Park. The pleasant rear garden is situated off of the residents conservatory and benefits from a large patio area and pathway to different areas of the well cared for gardens and established borders.
Communal Parking
On a first come first serve basis. There are 23 spaces covering 69 apartments.
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.
Tenure: Leasehold
Tenure Details
Ground Rent:
£748
Service Charge:
£7,583
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Utilities
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Rights and Restrictions
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Risks
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