2 Bedroom flatApartment

Immaculately Presented Top-Floor Apartment with Stunning Cathedral Views – Over 55s Development – No Forward Chain

Offered with vacant possession and no onward chain, this immaculately presented top-floor apartment is situated within a sought-after over 55s development in the heart of Durham City. Boasting breathtaking views of Durham Cathedral, the property offers spacious, ready-to-move-into accommodation in an exceptionally convenient location.

Accessed via a secure entry system with intercom, the well-maintained communal entrance features a welcoming seating area and lift access to all floors. The apartment comprises a welcoming entrance hallway with useful storage cupboards, a bright and spacious lounge/dining room with a picture window perfectly framing the stunning Cathedral views, and a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances.

There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, each enjoying Cathedral views through Velux-style windows with fitted blinds, together with a contemporary shower room completing the accommodation.

The property further benefits from electric heating, double glazing throughout, and access to a communal residents' car park.

Orchard House is a purpose-built development exclusively for the over 55s, ideally located in New Elvet within easy walking distance of Durham's historic Market Place. Residents can enjoy convenient access to a wide range of shops, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities, and local amenities, as well as picturesque riverside walks. The property is also well positioned for access to major road links, making travel throughout the region straightforward.

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a superb city-centre apartment with spectacular views in a highly desirable and well-managed development.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material information in property listings Guidance

PART A
Local Authority – Durham County Council
Council Tax Band – C
Tenure – Leasehold
Lease Expiry Date: 1st July 3019
Service Charge: £3,554.59 Annual 1/1/26-31/12/26 paid monthly.
Maintenance Charge:

PART B
Property Type – Top Floor Flat
Property Construction – Standard
Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls
Electricity supply – Mains
Water Supply – Mains (metered)
Sewerage – Mains
Heating – Electric central heating via radiators
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage
Parking- Communal Car Park without allocated spaces
Items included in sale@ Washer/Dryer, Cooker & Fridge Freezer

PART C
Building Safety – (The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm)
Restrictions – Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – No
Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction
Conservation Area – The property is in Durham City Conservation Area
Probate- The property is a probate sale and probate has been obtained.
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low / Surface water: Very Low
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Or planning details that are known
Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.

No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions.
Furthermore, J W Wood are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, please do seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.

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