Summary - OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, 201 FLAT 10 BILLING ROAD NORTHAMPTON NN1 5RX
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Comfortable over‑55s flat with communal facilities and parking near town.
No upward chain, immediate occupation possible
Ground-floor apartment ideal for mobility and convenience
Two double bedrooms; living room with bay window
Kitchen dated and would benefit from modernisation
88 years remaining on lease; extension currently in progress
Service charge approx £329.61 pcm (covers communal services)
Allocated and visitor parking; well-maintained communal gardens
Local area crime rated high — consider security and community factors
This ground-floor two-bedroom apartment sits within the characterful Old School House, a Tudor Revival retirement development approximately one mile from Northampton town centre. Offered with no upward chain, the flat provides easy single-level living, secure entry, a residents’ lounge, well-kept communal gardens and allocated plus visitor parking — practical conveniences for over-55s seeking low-maintenance comfort.
The accommodation includes a bright living room with a bay window, two double bedrooms (one with built-in wardrobe), a kitchen/dining room and a modern walk-in shower room. Central heating, double glazing and an EPC rating of C keep running costs reasonable; council tax is band C. Local amenities, bus links and several well-rated schools are close by, and mobile and broadband performance is strong.
Important facts for buyers: the property is leasehold with 88 years remaining and a lease-extension is in progress. The service charge is approximately £329.61 pcm (around £3,955 pa) which covers communal maintenance, call-care service and insurance. The kitchen is serviceable but dated and would benefit from modernisation to suit contemporary tastes.
Buyers should also note the local crime level is reported as high for the area; viewings should consider personal security and community factors. Overall this is a practical, well-situated retirement apartment offering immediate occupation with scope to refresh the interior and benefit from the communal facilities and parking.
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