Summary - 8, Cobden Street, KETTERING NN16 8ER
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Perfect central location for hospital staff and buy-to-let investors.
- High ceilings and original arched windows provide excellent natural light
- Open-plan lounge/dining room with modern fitted kitchen and appliances
- Modern electric wall heaters plus air conditioning and dehumidifier installed
- Allocated off-street parking space included
- Compact overall size: about 403 sq ft (small one-bed)
- Leasehold: 88 years remaining; service charge £75pcm (£900pa)
- Electric room heating only; no gas central heating present
- Local area: higher crime rate and relatively deprived neighbourhood
This first-floor one-bedroom apartment occupies a corner position in a converted Victorian brick building, within easy walking distance of the town centre and Kettering General Hospital. Tall arched windows and high ceilings give the living space a bright, airy feel uncommon at this price point. The open-plan lounge/dining room flows to a compact modern kitchen fitted with integrated appliances.
Heating and climate control are handled by modern wall-mounted electric heaters plus an air-conditioning and dehumidifier unit, providing year-round comfort without central heating works. An allocated off-street parking space adds rare convenience for central locations. The flat is chain-free and has a low monthly service charge of £75.00.
Important practical points: the property is leasehold with 88 years remaining and runs on electric room heaters (no gas central heating). The building is traditional solid brick construction and may lack modern cavity wall insulation. There is no private garden and internal floorspace is compact at approximately 403 sq ft, so the layout suits singles, couples or buy-to-let purchasers rather than those needing larger family accommodation.
The surrounding area is described as deprived with a higher local crime rate, which is reflected in pricing and should be considered by purchasers. For buyers seeking a characterful, centrally located pied-à-terre or an investment with low running service charges, this apartment offers straightforward value; for those requiring outdoor space, longer leases, or gas central heating, other options may be preferable.
2 bedroom flat for sale in Crescent West, Kettering, NN16 — £135,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 551 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Orient House, Cobden Street, Kettering, NN16 — £90,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 404 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Railway View, Kettering, NN16 — £130,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 527 ft²
1 bedroom flat for sale in Lahnstein Court, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 — £110,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 562 ft²
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Mobbs House, Queen Street, Kettering, NN16 — £130,000 • 2 bed • 2 bath • 624 ft²
1 bedroom ground floor flat for sale in Poppyfields Kettering, NN16 — £150,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 590 ft²
