1 bed Flat For Sale £240,000
Offered for sale with no onward chain is this beautifully presented and recently renovated ground floor apartment offering incredible views across the grounds to the rear, whilst retaining the proportions of the original house with large rooms and high ceilings. The property itself is approached via a pretty tree lined driveway. Whilton Lodge is a former hunting lodge dating back to 1807, standing amongst five acres of maintained grounds and offering views across the Northamptonshire countryside. The accommodation comprises entrance porch, hall, cloakroom, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room and a good size bedroom with a beautifully refitted en-suite bathroom. Outside, there are fantastic views across the communal grounds to the rear, plus there is parking for three cars (one under a covered car port area). The apartment is double glazed throughout. EPC Rating E. Council Tax Band C. The vendor of the apartment owns a ** share of the freehold. There are 959 years remaining on the lease. Ground rent: £50 per annum (review date ***). Service charge is £821 per quarter/ £3334 per annum which include water rate and building insurance (review date **).
Local area information
The small village of Whilton lies just over 9 miles west of Northampton and less than 5 miles east of Daventry. Mentioned in the Domesday book as Woltone, the village has a church constructed of local Ironstone with an unusual one handed clock. Village children are educated at Brington primary school less than 2 miles away and then in one of Daventry's secondary schools or Campion School, Bugbrooke. Whilton Marina, which provides over 200 moorings for Grand Union Canal users, is located nearby as is Whilton Mill, a centre offering karting, quad biking, paintballing and archery to name but a few of their activities, as well being a conference venue. Nearby main access roads include the A5, A428 and A361 with M1 J18 positioned to the north of Whilton just over 7 miles away. Public transport options include a weekly service to Northampton which offers mainline rail services to London Euston and Birmingham New Street, though this service is more readily accessible via Long Buckby station just 4 miles away.
The accommodation comprises
communal entrance hall
Communal storage area. Electric meter cupboard. Communal wash room with two washing machines and two tumble dryers.
Entrance porch
Entrance via wooden door. Laminate flooring. Door to:
Entrance hall
Continuation of laminate flooring. Electric panelled radiator. Telephone entry phone. Door to lounge. Archway to bedroom and WC.
Sitting room 5.41m (17'9) x 4.29m (14'1)
Floor to ceiling double glazed patio door with glass panels either side and opening windows above, overlooking the beautifully maintained grounds to the rear elevation. Electric radiator. Electric fireplace with decorative surround and hearth. Television aerial point. Wall light points. Ceiling rose.
Kitchen / breakfast room 2.72m (8'11) x 4.27m (14'0)
Two double glazed windows to rear elevation. Electric panelled radiator. Fitted with a range of cream wall, base and drawer units with wooden work surfaces over. Built in fridge / freezer, washing machine, electric oven and hob with extractor hood over. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Tiled splash backs. Laminate flooring with steps down to a breakfast area with breakfast bar.
Cloakroom/W.C
Continuation of laminate flooring. A white two piece suite comprising low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Spot lights to ceiling. Access to boarded loft storage space with pull down loft ladder.
Bedroom one 5.41m (17'9) x 3.89m (12'9)
Two double glazed window to front elevation. Built in wardrobes. Door to:
En-suite 1.73m (5'8) x 2.77m (9'1)
A refitted white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, separate shower attachment and overhead rain effect shower head over, low level WC and large sink basin with mixer tap over and drawers below. Fully tiled from floor to ceiling in Travertine with inset 'letterbox' shelving and inset lighting. Spot lights to ceiling. Extractor fan.
Outside
communal gardens
Double glazed patio doors lead onto a paved seating area with steps down to a gravelled area that overlooks the beautifully maintained communal gardens.
Parking
Two off road parking spaces directly in front of the bedroom. Further parking space under a covered carport.
Agents notes
We are advised that there are 959 years remaining on the lease. Ground rent of £50 per annum. Service charge is £821 per quarter (£3334 per annum) to include water rates and building insurance. The above information would need to be verified by your chosen legal representative.
Draft details
At the time of print, these particulars are awaiting approval from the Vendor(s).
Agent's note(S)
The heating and electrical systems have not been tested by the selling agent Jackson Grundy.
Viewings
By appointment only through the agents Jackson Grundy – open seven days a week.
Financial advice
We offer free independent advice on arranging your mortgage. Please call our Consultant on . Written quotations available on request. “your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on A mortgage or any other debt secured on it”.
Local area information
The small village of Whilton lies just over 9 miles west of Northampton and less than 5 miles east of Daventry. Mentioned in the Domesday book as Woltone, the village has a church constructed of local Ironstone with an unusual one handed clock. Village children are educated at Brington primary school less than 2 miles away and then in one of Daventry's secondary schools or Campion School, Bugbrooke. Whilton Marina, which provides over 200 moorings for Grand Union Canal users, is located nearby as is Whilton Mill, a centre offering karting, quad biking, paintballing and archery to name but a few of their activities, as well being a conference venue. Nearby main access roads include the A5, A428 and A361 with M1 J18 positioned to the north of Whilton just over 7 miles away. Public transport options include a weekly service to Northampton which offers mainline rail services to London Euston and Birmingham New Street, though this service is more readily accessible via Long Buckby station just 4 miles away.
The accommodation comprises
communal entrance hall
Communal storage area. Electric meter cupboard. Communal wash room with two washing machines and two tumble dryers.
Entrance porch
Entrance via wooden door. Laminate flooring. Door to:
Entrance hall
Continuation of laminate flooring. Electric panelled radiator. Telephone entry phone. Door to lounge. Archway to bedroom and WC.
Sitting room 5.41m (17'9) x 4.29m (14'1)
Floor to ceiling double glazed patio door with glass panels either side and opening windows above, overlooking the beautifully maintained grounds to the rear elevation. Electric radiator. Electric fireplace with decorative surround and hearth. Television aerial point. Wall light points. Ceiling rose.
Kitchen / breakfast room 2.72m (8'11) x 4.27m (14'0)
Two double glazed windows to rear elevation. Electric panelled radiator. Fitted with a range of cream wall, base and drawer units with wooden work surfaces over. Built in fridge / freezer, washing machine, electric oven and hob with extractor hood over. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Tiled splash backs. Laminate flooring with steps down to a breakfast area with breakfast bar.
Cloakroom/W.C
Continuation of laminate flooring. A white two piece suite comprising low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Spot lights to ceiling. Access to boarded loft storage space with pull down loft ladder.
Bedroom one 5.41m (17'9) x 3.89m (12'9)
Two double glazed window to front elevation. Built in wardrobes. Door to:
En-suite 1.73m (5'8) x 2.77m (9'1)
A refitted white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, separate shower attachment and overhead rain effect shower head over, low level WC and large sink basin with mixer tap over and drawers below. Fully tiled from floor to ceiling in Travertine with inset 'letterbox' shelving and inset lighting. Spot lights to ceiling. Extractor fan.
Outside
communal gardens
Double glazed patio doors lead onto a paved seating area with steps down to a gravelled area that overlooks the beautifully maintained communal gardens.
Parking
Two off road parking spaces directly in front of the bedroom. Further parking space under a covered carport.
Agents notes
We are advised that there are 959 years remaining on the lease. Ground rent of £50 per annum. Service charge is £821 per quarter (£3334 per annum) to include water rates and building insurance. The above information would need to be verified by your chosen legal representative.
Draft details
At the time of print, these particulars are awaiting approval from the Vendor(s).
Agent's note(S)
The heating and electrical systems have not been tested by the selling agent Jackson Grundy.
Viewings
By appointment only through the agents Jackson Grundy – open seven days a week.
Financial advice
We offer free independent advice on arranging your mortgage. Please call our Consultant on . Written quotations available on request. “your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on A mortgage or any other debt secured on it”.
