2 Bedroom Retirement Property

The Elms is a stunning and unique modern development of specialist high-quality homes, specifically designed for people aged 55 and over. The entire scheme provides 52 high quality one and two bedroom apartments and 6 two bedroom bungalows. It offers independent living, set within landscaped gardens with the comfort of 24-hour access to care and support services and a range of communal facilities.

£101,250 for 75% Share of ownership. No rent payable on remaining share

This outstanding apartment features a hall with storage, a 16 ft lounge with door to a good size private southerly facing balcony with views over Chester le Street, fitted modern kitchen, spacious bedrooms and a large shower room/wc. The specification of the apartment includes double glazing, underfloor heating and Sky TV.

The attractive design of the main building has incorporated outstanding energy efficiency and stunning design features. An impressive range of facilities is provided, including security access with intercom entry, lifts, spacious Residents Lounge with several additional communal informal lounge areas, on-site cafe open daily providing homemade meals and snacks, IT suite with computers and internet access, on-site hairdressing salon and treatment room, laundry facilities, guest Bedroom suites and cycle and motorised scooter store with charging points. There are extensive parking areas and communal gardens which also feature a fully accessible allotment area.

This impressive modern development offers immediate access to the town's many shops, restaurants and leisure facilities and is therefore ideally placed close to public transport facilities linking all major regional centres including Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland. Chester le Street's nearby railway station is situated on the main East Coast railway line linking London and Edinburgh.

Conditions apply to the purchase and resale of properties within The Elms. These are available on request.

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
Probate - Sale is subject to Grant Of Probate. Application process has been started but not granted at the point of marketing.
Tenure – Leasehold
Term - 125 years from 1st July 2015
Ground Rent - £10 per annum
Service Charge - Service Charge for the year 2026/2027: £10,987.68 PER ANNUM, £915.64 per month
Service charge includes:
Total services
Administration and depreciation
Sinking fund
Meals and well-being (three two course meals per week)

PART B
Property Type – First 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, not metered
Sewerage – Mains
Heating – Electric underfloor
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website -
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Parking – Communal car park, unallocated. Street parking with no permit restrictions

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 – None
Covenants - Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register and lease, which are available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – Not included
Conservation Area - No
Article 4 Planning Restricted area - Included in Article 4 HMO County Durham Constraint
Rights & Easements- See lease
Flood risk – Rivers and Seas: Very low. Surface Water: Very low.
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Planning – None current
Building Control – 2013 Development
Accessibility/Adaptations – Provided within original design and layout
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 £35 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser for these checks.