Wardington Court, Welford Road, Northampton, NN2 8FR
Listed 3 Dec 2025 · price reduced 29 Oct 2026 · Northampton
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Key features
- Spacious apartment with a walk out balcony and views over Kingsthorpe recreation ground
- Modern kitchen with built in appliances and a breakfast area.
- Double bedroom with fitted wardrobe
- Contemporary bath/wet room
- Communal Lounge & Landscaped Gardens
- Restaurant serving freshly prepared 3 course lunches daily
- Function Room and Guest Suite
- Estates Manager + 24-hour on-site staffing.
- Domestic assistance (1hr included in service charge - additional hours by arrangement)
- Personal care packages available from the onsite CQC registered care agency
About this home
A large and airy retirement apartment offering bright and comfortable accommodation, with underfloor heating throughout and a useful walk in storage/airing cupboard. The spacious living room benefits from a double glazed door leading onto a walk out balcony with views over Kingsthorpe Rec, providing an ideal space to enjoy the outlook. The separate modern kitchen features a range of wall and base units, pan drawers, roll top work surfaces, a waist height electric oven with space above for a microwave, integrated fridge/freezer and stainless steel sink positioned beneath a double glazed window overlooking Kingsthorpe Rec. The generously sized double bedroom benefits from a double glazed window and built in mirror fronted wardrobe. The property also features a fully fitted bathroom with bath and separate wet room style shower with support rail, concealed cistern WC, vanity unit with inset basin, fitted mirror, emergency pull cord, heated towel rail, ceiling spotlights and slip resistant flooring.
Wardington Court - Designed exclusively with the over 70s in mind, Wardington Court comprises 56 Assisted Living retirement apartments ideally situated in close proximity to a delightful mix of historic architecture, beautiful green parklands, independent shops and supermarkets in Kingsthorpe, Waitrose is just a short walk away, whilst providing easy access to Northampton City Centre and further afield. With Assisted Living at Wardington Court, homeowners have all the independence of their own private apartment together with the reassurance of an on-site Estates Team providing flexible care and support whenever they need a little extra help, day or night. The development also has a spacious homeowners’ lounge for socialising and a table service restaurant serving delicious meals 365 days per year, and if homeowners don’t feel like making up the spare room for them, their family and friends are welcome to stay in our hotel-style guest suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. There is a very warm community at Wardington Court, with regular social gatherings including coffee mornings, afternoon teas and movie nights for homeowners to attend when they feel like company and with many homeowners enjoying lunch with one another in our on-site restaurant. Wardington Court is part of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living PLUS range (formally Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide its homeowners' with extra care. An Estate's Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hour's domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite CQC registered care team. For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant with static call points in bathroom and main bedroom. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.
Apartment Overview - A large and airy retirement apartment offering bright and comfortable accommodation, with underfloor heating throughout and a useful walk in storage/airing cupboard. The spacious living room benefits from a double glazed door leading onto a walk out balcony with views over Kingsthorpe Rec, providing an ideal space to enjoy the outlook. The separate modern kitchen features a range of wall and base units, pan drawers, roll top work surfaces, a waist height electric oven with space above for a microwave, integrated fridge/freezer and stainless steel sink positioned beneath a double glazed window overlooking Kingsthorpe Rec. The generously sized double bedroom benefits from a double glazed window and built in mirror fronted wardrobe. The property also features a fully fitted bathroom with bath and separate wet room style shower with support rail, concealed cistern WC, vanity unit with inset basin, fitted mirror, emergency pull cord, heated towel rail, ceiling spotlights and slip resistant flooring.
Care & Support 2 - One of the greatest benefits of being a McCarthy Stone homeowner is having access to the friendly, flexible and dedicated domestic and personal care team onsite each day. But don’t take our word for it, see what our homeowners have to say about our lifestyle support services:
“The staff have always been friendly, helpful and absolutely wonderful at providing care when it was really needed.”
“A safe and warm approach to care, delivered with professionalism and skill.”
“The care is exceptional. The staff enjoy their job and this shines through to the care that they give.”
“The support and care from the team is brilliant: everyone is friendly, empathetic and professional. They are very responsive and have adapted their support to meet his changing needs.”
The Restaurant/Bistro - Serving everyday classics and tempting treats, the subsidised chef-run restaurant at Wardington Court serve freshly prepared food all year round. Perfect for those days when you don't feel like cooking or when guests come to visit. Take a look at our sample menu to see the delicious meals on offer - all at incredibly low prices.
Landscaped Gardens 1 - Wardington Court boasts extensive landscaped gardens which wraps around the development. Paved pathways allow you to explore the grounds easily, whilst the ample seating provides the perfect place for you to sit and enjoy the gardens blossom and bloom throughout the seasons. All the communal grounds are fully maintained, however if you do enjoy gardening, there is always opportunities to get involved as much as you like. Many of our 'green-fingered' communities have raised beds where homeowners can grow their own produce and still keep a hand in their favourite pastime.
“I have enjoyed continuing to do the gardening by helping the on-site gardeners with the lovely, landscaped gardens we have.” – McCarthy Stone Homeowner
Social Lifestyle - The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Wardington Court and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. Regular activities include; coffee mornings and afternoons, games nights, Chair Yoga, quiz and movie nights. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.
To make life even more convenient for homeowners there are two local Hairdressers and a Foot Health Practitioner that visit DEVELOPMENT NAME on a regular basis and always happy to welcome new clients.
Car Parking Scheme - The fee is usually £250 per annum, 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 (Rlp) - What your service charge pays for:
• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly • CQC Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind • 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment • 24hr emergency call system • Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems • Maintaining lifts • Heating and lighting in communal areas • The running costs of the onsite restaurant • Cleaning of communal areas daily • Cleaning of windows • Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds • Repairs & maintenance to the interior 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 Estate Manager.
Annual Service Charge: £10,358.62 for the 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: 999 years from 1st June 2015 Ground rent: £435 per annum Ground rent review: 1st June 2030
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 speak with our Property Consultant today.
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 987 years left
- Ground rent
- £425 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £10,358.62 per year
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Northampton Station1.9 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in NN2 over the last 12 months: terraced £220k · semi-detached £265k · detached £360k · flat £150k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Wardington Court, Welford Road Northampton NN2 8FR | Flat Leasehold | 27 Mar 2026 | £70,000 |
| 36 Wardington Court, Welford Road Northampton NN2 8FR | Flat Leasehold | 13 Feb 2026 | £59,400 |
| 22 Wardington Court, Welford Road Northampton NN2 8FR | Flat Leasehold | 11 Dec 2025 | £75,000 |
| 1 Wardington Court, Welford Road Northampton NN2 8FR | Flat Leasehold | 24 Oct 2025 | £160,000 |
| 48 Wardington Court, Welford Road Northampton NN2 8FR | Flat Leasehold | 24 Sept 2025 | £70,000 |
| 38 Wardington Court, Welford Road Northampton NN2 8FR | Flat Leasehold | 1 Sept 2025 | £95,000 |
| 37 Wardington Court, Welford Road Northampton NN2 8FR | Flat Leasehold | 19 Aug 2025 | £200,000 |
| 24 Wardington Court, Welford Road Northampton NN2 8FR | Flat Leasehold | 9 May 2025 | £140,000 |
| 46 Wardington Court, Welford Road Northampton NN2 8FR | Flat Leasehold | 24 Apr 2024 | £155,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 3 Dec 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 29/10/2026.
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