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£189,950
1 bed flat for saleTresham Close, St. Marys Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: C
About this property
Retirement
Ground Floor Apartment
Direct Access to Gardens via Patio Door
Modern Kitchen with Built in Appliances
Double Bedroom with Walk-in Wardrobe
Contemporary Shower Room
Communal Lounge
Landscaped Gardens
Dedicated House Manager
Guest Suite
24-hour Emergency Response System
Mckinlay Court
Kettering is home to McKinlay Court, a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living development designed specifically for the over 60's. The development has a dedicated House Manager on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the laundry room, homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability). It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or of age or over.
Apartment Overview
This beautifully presented south facing ground floor retirement apartment offers comfortable and practical living in a convenient location within the development. The bright and spacious living room provides ample space for both relaxing and dining, with the added benefit of direct access to a small patio area, providing a pleasant outdoor space to enjoy. The bedroom benefits from a useful walk-in wardrobe, providing excellent storage while helping to keep the room feeling spacious and uncluttered. The apartment is also conveniently positioned close to the main entrance, communal lounge and the development's excellent range of facilities, making it particularly accessible and convenient for everyday living. Residents can enjoy the beautifully landscaped communal gardens, as well as the welcoming communal lounge where regular social events take place, providing opportunities to meet and socialise with fellow residents. Overall, this lovely retirement apartment combines generous living space, excellent storage and a desirable south facing aspect, together with convenient access to the communal facilities and an attractive outdoor patio area.
Social Lifestyle 4
At McKinlay Court you’ll also find there’s always a lot going on, including; fitness classes, films nights, craft clubs, quizzes... If nothing takes your fancy, you’re welcome to start a group of you own. Whatever you enjoy doing, you’ll soon meet other homeowners with shared interests, passions and hobbies. This is what makes our communities so special. After all, life is so much more fun when you can share it with people who have much in common.
Landscaped Gardens
One of the main social hubs of McKinlay Court is the large patio area in the communal garden. This space is enjoyed by many of the homeowners throughout the year. Best of all, Your McCarthy Stone take care of all the maintenance, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens blossom and bloom throughout the seasons.
“The gardens are beautiful all year round and there are plenty of opportunities to spend time together with other neighbours, if you want the interaction.” – McCarthy Stone Homeowner
Car Parking Scheme
Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability
Additional Information & Services
• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Service Charge (Rl)
What your service charge pays for:
• House Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• All maintenance of the building and grounds, including window cleaning, gardening and upkeep of the building exteriors and communal areas
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service Charge: £2,779.32 per annum (up to financial year end 30/09/2027).
Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
Lease Information
Lease length: 125 years from 2014
Ground rent: £425
Ground rent review: January 2029
Moving Made Easy
Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to .
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant
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More information
Tenure
Leasehold (114 years)
Service charge
£2,704 per year
Council tax band
B
Ground rent
£425
Ground rent date of next review



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