Summary - FLAT 1, MCKINLAY COURT, TRESHAM CLOSE, KETTERING NN15 7BX
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Compact, accessible one-bedroom retirement flat with communal gardens and gated parking..
Chain free ground-floor retirement apartment with step-free access
Direct garden access from reception; communal gardens, not private
One double bedroom with adjoining walk-in wardrobe
Wet-room style shower; suitable for accessible living
114 years remaining on lease (long lease)
Service charge approx. £2,626.92 annually; ground rent approx. £425 pa
Dated interior and reported mould/maintenance required in living room
Area crime levels reported above average
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in McKinlay Court offers low-maintenance, accessible living designed for the over-60s. Positioned a short walk from Kettering town centre and the train station, it suits a downsizer seeking convenience, communal facilities and step-free access. The development includes gated parking, landscaped communal gardens, a lounge, laundry and a 24-hour emergency pull-cord system.
The apartment layout is practical: reception room with direct access to the rear garden, separate fitted kitchen, double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, and a wet-room style shower. It is chain free and comes with a long lease (approx. 114 years), making it straightforward to purchase for cash buyers or those arranging mortgage finance for retirement properties.
Buyers should note a few practical drawbacks: the internal décor is dated and some areas indicate maintenance is required (possible mould in the living room). The property is leasehold with an average annual service charge of about £2,626.92 and ground rent around £425 per year. Crime levels in the area are reported above average, which may concern some purchasers.
Overall this is a compact, well-located retirement apartment that delivers convenience and communal support. It will suit someone who values location and low-maintenance living but is prepared to refresh the interior and accept communal, rather than private, outdoor space.
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