Summary - 71 HIGHFIELD CRESCENT KETTERING NN15 6JS
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable, chain-free two-bed with parking and easy rail links for first-time buyers.
Chain free two-bedroom first-floor flat in small four-apartment block
Off-street parking and communal gardens with pleasant lawn outlook
Good transport links; Kettering station offers direct services to London
Compact footprint ~481 sq ft; room sizes are modest
Leasehold with ~95 years remaining; ground rent and service charge apply
Service charge £600 pa (below average); council tax very cheap
Mains gas central heating; double glazing installed pre-2002
Area has high crime and very high deprivation — check local suitability
This two-bedroom first-floor flat on Highfield Crescent offers a straightforward, chain-free purchase opportunity for first-time buyers. Set in a small block backing onto a communal lawn, the flat provides sensible living space, off-street parking and easy access to Kettering town centre and rail links. The layout includes a larger-than-average storage cupboard, a bright living room and a fitted kitchen — ready to occupy with scope for cosmetic personalisation.
Practical running costs are favourable: the lease has around 95 years remaining, service charge is modest at £600 pa, ground rent is low, and council tax is very cheap. Heating is via mains gas boiler and radiators, and double glazing is already installed. These features help keep ongoing costs predictable for a first purchase.
Buyers should note the property footprint is compact (approximately 481 sq ft) and room sizes are modest. The surrounding area scores high for deprivation and recorded crime levels are above average; prospective buyers should consider local social factors and check commute routes and personal safety preferences. The flat is leasehold and some buyers may need to allow for routine leasehold admin fees and potential future lease extension costs.
Overall this is a practical entry-level home or buy-to-let prospect with good transport links and low immediate outgoings, best suited to buyers seeking an affordable, no-chain purchase who are comfortable with a compact layout and an urban neighbourhood that may benefit from longer-term local investment.
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