Summary - 17 FLAT 3 THE DRIVE NORTHAMPTON NN1 4RY
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Spacious period one-bed with private garden, long lease and no service charges..
Large one-bedroom apartment with high ceilings and sash windows
Set within a Victorian semi-detached building on The Drive, this spacious one-bedroom apartment combines period character with practical benefits for a downsizer or investor. High ceilings, sash windows and original fireplaces give the living spaces a light, airy feel, while a large double bedroom and an L-shaped lounge provide genuinely generous room sizes for a one-bed. The property includes double glazing installed post-2002 and gas central heating with a modern boiler and radiators.
Ownership strengths include a long lease (circa 973 years remaining) and a share of the freehold, with no regular service charge or ground rent stated. A private rear garden is included and has previously been used as off-road parking, offering useful flexibility for storage or reinstated parking. Council Tax Band A and an EPC rating of D are additional practical positives for running costs.
Buyers should note material issues plainly: the area has higher recorded crime and is classed as relatively deprived, which may affect desirability and resale. The building is of timber-frame construction with assumed lack of insulation in the walls, and the EPC D reflects scope for energy improvements. Access to the garden is across a communal path through neighbouring gardens, and some internal areas (kitchen modest in size) will benefit from updating to suit modern tastes.
Overall this is a characterful, well-sized one-bedroom with low ongoing charges and ownership certainty, suited to someone seeking period charm with future improvement potential or an investor targeting affordable centrally located stock.
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