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Area stats1 bedroom apartment
Retirement
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
Key information
Features and description
- South facing walk-out balcony
- Attractive views over the gardens
- Homeowners Lounge - The hub for socialising with a wine club, coffee mornings and other social events
- Friendly community of owners
- Part-time concierge
- Immaculately presented
- Landscaped gardens
- Sought after West End location
- Exclusive over 55's retirement development
- Part exchange option available
A DUAL ASPECT, SOUTH FACING second floor apartment with WALK-OUT BALCONY OVERLOOKING COMMUNAL GARDENS in a McCARTHY STONE Lifestyle Living development for the over 55's, located in the SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION OF DARLINGTON'S WEST END.
Emerson Court - Emerson Court was purpose built in 2017 by McCarthy Stone for retirement lifestyle and independent living. The development consists of 36 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 55's. There are beautifully maintained communal gardens with a paved seating area and a communal lounge for socialising with friends, family and neighbours. There are plenty of social gatherings such as the wine club, coffee mornings and social events that are held in the communal areas. The service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates, security systems and the energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems. There is also the benefit of an external golf buggy/cycle/scooter store. The apartments are beautifully appointed and enjoy underfloor heating throughout.
Local Area - Emerson Court is situated in its own grounds in the leafy surroundings of Darlingtons sought after West-End.
There is easy access to historic Darlington, noted for its markets and pedestrianized town centre which offers high-end boutiques, restaurants, local shops, banking and everyday amenities. There are golf clubs and health spas in the area.
Venturing further afield are Barnard Castle, Durham, Northallerton and Richmond; the Yorkshire Dales and English Lake District being only one hour by road.
The nearby A1 provides fast road links to the north and south. Darlington's East Coast mainline connects with Newcastle, Edinburgh, York and London. Cross country services link with Birmingham, Bristol and as far as Penzance. Changing at York connects with Hull, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool.
Entrance Hall - Front door with letterbox and spy hole.
Smoke detector, security entry panel & underfloor heating thermostat.
Walk-in cupboard housing shelving and the water heating, air re-circulation systems and plumbing for a washer/dryer.
Doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.
Lounge - Dual aspect, bright and spacious room.
South facing walk out balcony with space for a table and chairs.
Feature fireplace, TV and telephone points, power points, two ceiling lights, underfloor heating thermostat and an emergency response intercom.
Entryway to the kitchen.
Kitchen - Well equipped with a range of white high gloss wall and base level units with a wood effect worksurface.
One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mono block lever tap.
Appliances include level a Hotpoint combination microwave and raised level Bosch, ceramic hob, extractor hood, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
South facing window overlooking the gardens.
Under-pelmet lighting, tiled flooring, glass hob splashback and ample power points.
Bedroom - South facing double bedroom with views over the gardens.
Built in double wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors.
TV and telephone points, underfloor heating thermostat, central ceiling light and raised power points.
Bathroom - Partially tiled walls and tiled flooring.
Walk-in shower with sliding glass door.
WC with concealed cistern and vanity unit with wash basin.
Illuminated mirror with shaving point, underfloor heating, heated towel rail, emergency pull cord.
Service Charge - Employment of part-time Concierge
Water and sewerage charges for communal areas and for each apartment i.e no individual water bills.
Electricity charges for heating, lighting and power to all internal and external communal areas.
365 day, 24 hour emergency call system. Fire detection systems. Lift maintenance.
Repairs and maintenance of all internal and external communal areas.
External window cleaning.
Upkeep of grounds and gardens.
Buildings insurance. (Homeowners responsible for contents insurance only).
Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas.
NOT included; ground rent, parking bay, council tax (band C), apartment electricity, TV licence.
Service charge: £2020.18 per annum (year ending 30th June 2022)
Car Parking Permit Scheme - Parking is by allocated space, subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum. Additional spaces are available for visitors.
Additional Information - Lease length: 999 years from Jan 2017
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review date: Jan 2032
Council: Darlington. Tax Band: C
Managed by: McCarthy Stone Management Services
Emerson Court - Emerson Court was purpose built in 2017 by McCarthy Stone for retirement lifestyle and independent living. The development consists of 36 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 55's. There are beautifully maintained communal gardens with a paved seating area and a communal lounge for socialising with friends, family and neighbours. There are plenty of social gatherings such as the wine club, coffee mornings and social events that are held in the communal areas. The service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates, security systems and the energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems. There is also the benefit of an external golf buggy/cycle/scooter store. The apartments are beautifully appointed and enjoy underfloor heating throughout.
Local Area - Emerson Court is situated in its own grounds in the leafy surroundings of Darlingtons sought after West-End.
There is easy access to historic Darlington, noted for its markets and pedestrianized town centre which offers high-end boutiques, restaurants, local shops, banking and everyday amenities. There are golf clubs and health spas in the area.
Venturing further afield are Barnard Castle, Durham, Northallerton and Richmond; the Yorkshire Dales and English Lake District being only one hour by road.
The nearby A1 provides fast road links to the north and south. Darlington's East Coast mainline connects with Newcastle, Edinburgh, York and London. Cross country services link with Birmingham, Bristol and as far as Penzance. Changing at York connects with Hull, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool.
Entrance Hall - Front door with letterbox and spy hole.
Smoke detector, security entry panel & underfloor heating thermostat.
Walk-in cupboard housing shelving and the water heating, air re-circulation systems and plumbing for a washer/dryer.
Doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.
Lounge - Dual aspect, bright and spacious room.
South facing walk out balcony with space for a table and chairs.
Feature fireplace, TV and telephone points, power points, two ceiling lights, underfloor heating thermostat and an emergency response intercom.
Entryway to the kitchen.
Kitchen - Well equipped with a range of white high gloss wall and base level units with a wood effect worksurface.
One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mono block lever tap.
Appliances include level a Hotpoint combination microwave and raised level Bosch, ceramic hob, extractor hood, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
South facing window overlooking the gardens.
Under-pelmet lighting, tiled flooring, glass hob splashback and ample power points.
Bedroom - South facing double bedroom with views over the gardens.
Built in double wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors.
TV and telephone points, underfloor heating thermostat, central ceiling light and raised power points.
Bathroom - Partially tiled walls and tiled flooring.
Walk-in shower with sliding glass door.
WC with concealed cistern and vanity unit with wash basin.
Illuminated mirror with shaving point, underfloor heating, heated towel rail, emergency pull cord.
Service Charge - Employment of part-time Concierge
Water and sewerage charges for communal areas and for each apartment i.e no individual water bills.
Electricity charges for heating, lighting and power to all internal and external communal areas.
365 day, 24 hour emergency call system. Fire detection systems. Lift maintenance.
Repairs and maintenance of all internal and external communal areas.
External window cleaning.
Upkeep of grounds and gardens.
Buildings insurance. (Homeowners responsible for contents insurance only).
Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas.
NOT included; ground rent, parking bay, council tax (band C), apartment electricity, TV licence.
Service charge: £2020.18 per annum (year ending 30th June 2022)
Car Parking Permit Scheme - Parking is by allocated space, subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum. Additional spaces are available for visitors.
Additional Information - Lease length: 999 years from Jan 2017
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review date: Jan 2032
Council: Darlington. Tax Band: C
Managed by: McCarthy Stone Management Services
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