Summary - KING RICHARD COURT FLAT 18 WOOTTON BROOK CLOSE NORTHAMPTON NN4 0XU
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright second-floor home with lift, parking and sociable communal facilities.
Purpose-built over-55s apartment, second floor with lift access
Approximately 732 sq ft: sitting/dining, kitchen/breakfast, two bedrooms
Communal lounge, dining room, reception and landscaped communal areas
Off-street parking included; secure entrance and resident facilities
uPVC double glazing and gas radiator central heating
Lease 67 years remaining — lenders may refuse mortgage finance
Service charge approx. £700 pcm (£8,400 pa) — relatively expensive
Offered chain free for a potentially faster purchase
A purpose-built second-floor retirement apartment offering two bedrooms and about 732 sq ft of living space in the well-regarded King Richard Court, East Hunsbury. The home benefits from a secure communal entrance, lifts, resident lounge and dining areas, off-street parking and communal gardens — practical features for an over-55s buyer seeking low-maintenance living.
The apartment has a light sitting/dining room with a bay window, a kitchen/breakfast room, two bedrooms (main with fitted wardrobes) and a modern shower room. Double glazing and gas central heating provide comfort and efficiency; the block was constructed in the early 1990s and appears in generally good order.
Important considerations: the lease has 67 years remaining (reported 2025) and the high service charge of about £700 pcm (£8,400 pa) is significant. Some mortgage lenders may refuse to lend on leases under around 70 years, so purchasers should check financing options and long-term costs before committing. The property is offered chain free, which can speed a sale.
Overall this is a suitable choice for a buyer aged 55+ looking to downsize into a sociable retirement development with on-site facilities and parking, provided they are comfortable with the remaining lease length and ongoing service charge level.
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