Summary - Flat 3, Payne House, 3 Oak Street, NORTHAMPTON NN1 3HH
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact town-centre one-bedroom with parking and character.
Allocated off-street parking in secure car park
Open-plan living with large floor-to-ceiling windows
Exposed brickwork and period character throughout
Chain free with long lease remaining (c.115+ years)
Service charge approximately £1,574.40 per year
Electric room heaters — potentially higher running costs
No private garden; communal courtyard only
Area has very high crime and high deprivation levels
A compact, ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in a converted factory, presented with exposed brickwork and large windows that bring good natural light to the open-plan living space. The layout is efficient — a fitted kitchen opening to a living/dining area, a double bedroom and a three-piece shower room — suitable for a single occupier or couple seeking town-centre living.
Practical benefits include an allocated off-street parking space in a secure car park, double glazing and a long lease (approximately 115–125 years remaining depending on source). The property is chain free and placed close to Northampton town centre, shops, bus links and the train station, making it convenient for commuting and local amenities.
Important considerations: the flat is leasehold with an annual service charge (c. £1,574.40) plus a small car-park fee (£50 pa). Heating is electric via room heaters, which may be more costly than gas alternatives. The surrounding area is described as very deprived with very high recorded crime levels; buyers should factor local area context into decisions and verify charges and services with their solicitor.
This apartment will suit a first-time buyer or investor wanting a low-maintenance, characterful city-base or rental unit. It offers period character and modern open-plan living but carries higher running costs and community-safety considerations that should be weighed at viewing and legal enquiry stages.
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