2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Arguably one of the best apartments within this modern retirement development, 47 Cestrian Court is a superb, larger style two bedroom property, being one of only seven properties situated on the second floor of the building. Benefitting from far-reaching elevated views to Lumley Castle and Penshaw Monument, this outstanding apartment boasts a very generous layout and a well-presented interior. The impressive accommodation includes a long entrance hall with good storage cupboards, a 19ft living room/dining room with French windows and a Juliet balcony, a fitted kitchen with appliances, two large fitted double bedrooms extending to over 15ft, and a shower room/wc with a large walk-in shower enclosure. The energy-efficient specification includes an electric heating system and uPVC double glazing. This is a truly exceptional property, and viewing is highly recommended.

Residents facilities include a large lounge, kitchenette, laundry, communal gardens, and visitor parking.

Cestrian Court is situated a short walk from a range of shopping and recreational facilities within the town centre. Chester le Street has excellent road and public transport links to Durham City, Gateshead, The Metro Centre, Sunderland, and Newcastle upon Tyne. The attractive Riverside Park offers scenic surroundings adjacent to the River Wear, overlooked by Lumley Castle, and is also the home of Durham County cricket club. The town's railway station is situated on the main east coast line linking London and Edinburgh.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the 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 – B
Tenure – Leasehold
Term - 125 years from 1 March 2007
Service Charge £4,631.96
Reviewed annually with audited accounts provided by Managing Agent First Port. Figure shown for the year 2025. Payable in two annual installments on 1st March and 1st September.
Information provided by the client and should be verified by the prospective purchaser's solicitor.
Ground Rent £495 per annum
Ground Rent Review due 2030
Rent Review Period 21 years
Half Annual Rent Payment dates 1st March and 1st September

PART B
Property Type – Second Floor Apartment
Property Construction – Standard
Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken are the maximum dimensions available between internal walls unless otherwise indicated
Electricity supply – Mains
Water Supply – Mains, metered
Sewerage – Mains
Heating – Electric radiators
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking - The development has a car park providing residents and visitor parking. Residents parking spaces must be applied for. A parking space is not currently allocated to this apartment.

PART C
Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engage the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm
Restrictions – See Lease dated 24th August 2007 from McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Limited. Residents must be aged 60 years or over. In the case of joint residency, the second applicant must be aged 55 years or over.
Covenants - Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Lease and the Land Registry Title Register, which are available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – Not included
Conservation Area - No
Article 4 Planning Restricted area - No
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and Seas: Very low. Surface Water: Very low
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Planning & Building Control – None
Accessibility/Adaptations – None
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area. Further searches may be required.

The vendor has made no other Material Information disclosures. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor before 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 judgment 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 seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.

HMRC supervises the legal obligation for all estate agents to conduct identity checks on their customers, including buyers, when their offer is accepted. This must be completed per purchaser, who will become the legal owner(s) of the property in the transaction. There is a £30 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser for these checks.