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Rosebud Court, Westfield Road, WellingboroughWestfield Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
£205,000Guide Price
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Description
A well-presented two-bedroom second floor retirement apartment forming part of Rosebud Court, a modern McCarthy Stone development for the over 60s on Westfield Road, Wellingborough. The apartment is neutrally decorated throughout and offers well-planned accommodation extending to approximately 673 sq ft / 62.5 sq m, with lift access, a Juliet balcony and pleasant open views towards St Barnabas Street and the surrounding area. The property is offered leasehold, with a long 999-year lease from 1 January 2018.
The accommodation is arranged around a central entrance hall, with a sitting room opening to a Juliet balcony, a fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and a modern shower room. Bedroom one benefits from a walk-in dressing room, while the second bedroom provides flexibility for visiting family, a study or separate dining space. Heating is via wall-mounted programmable electric panel radiators, and the apartment also has an intercom system for visitor access.
Rosebud Court provides a range of communal facilities designed to support independent later living, including a residents’ lounge, passenger lift, landscaped communal gardens, guest suite, emergency call system and secure gated parking to the rear. The development is conveniently placed for Wellingborough town centre, local shops, cafés, amenities and transport links, making it a practical option for purchasers seeking a manageable home within a professionally managed retirement setting.
Local Authority: North Northamptonshire Council
Council Tax: B
EPC: B
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Term: 999 years from 1 January 2018 — approximately 990 years remaining
Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Service Charge: £3,874.04 per annum for the year ending 31 March 2026
Services: Electricity, Water, Drainage
Central Heating: Electric Room Heating
Broadband: Ultrafast Broadband available
Location
Rosebud Court occupies a convenient position on Westfield Road, within reach of Wellingborough town centre and its range of shops, cafés, supermarkets and day-to-day amenities. The development is also well placed for local healthcare facilities, bus services and open green spaces, with the apartment enjoying views towards St Barnabas Street and the surrounding area.
Wellingborough is a well-established Northamptonshire market town with a good selection of retail, leisure and community facilities. The town also benefits from a railway station providing services towards London St Pancras, Bedford, Luton, Kettering, Leicester, Nottingham and Sheffield, while the surrounding road network gives access to Northampton, Kettering and the wider region.
For purchasers seeking independent later living, the position offers a practical balance: a managed residential setting with communal facilities on site, while remaining close to the services and amenities of the town.
Service Charge Information
The annual service charge is understood to be £3,874.04 for the financial year ending 31 March 2026. The service charge contributes towards the day-to-day running, maintenance and management of Rosebud Court.
The service charge is understood to includes:
- Cleaning of communal windows
- Water rates for communal areas and apartments
- Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
- 24-hour emergency call system
- Upkeep of gardens and grounds
- Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
- Contingency fund, including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
- Buildings insurance
The service charge does not cover personal costs such as Council Tax, electricity or TV services. The brochure states that it does include the House Manager, water rates, 24-hour emergency call system, heating and maintenance of communal areas, exterior maintenance and gardening.
All leasehold charges, review periods and management information should be verified by the purchaser’s solicitor before exchange of contracts.
Important Notice:
Whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not constitute a contract or part of one. David Cosby Chartered Surveyors have not conducted a survey of the premises nor tested services, appliances, equipment, or fittings within the property and therefore no guarantee can be made that they are in good working order. No assumption should be made that the property has all necessary statutory approvals and consents such as planning and building regulations approval. Any measurements given within the particulars are approximate and photographs are provided for general information and do not infer that any item shown is included in the sale. Any plans provided are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale.
In all cases, prospective purchasers should verify matters for themselves by way of independent inspection and enquiries. Any comments made herein on the condition of the property are provided for guidance only and should not be relied upon.
Please note that upon acceptance of an offer and in compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation we will need to undertake proof of identity and source of funds checks for each purchaser at a cost of £25 per person