St. Annes Court, Durham City, Durham, DH1

This property would appeal to a range of buyers, those working at the hospital, local authority, the university, anyone seeking a second home in this historic City.

Situated in the centre of Durham, superbly positioned for those using the mainline railway station or the extensive trunk road network around the City for commuters, for those using the amenities in the City or indeed being so versatile for those working from home.

With an amazing enclosed two-tiered south facing garden with an extensive area laid to lawn as well as a smaller lower tier with decked seating and artificial turf. The garden has borders if nature shrubs and hedging who if cut back further would offer even more space for a sun terrace or summerhouse. Secluded and providing additional space that many of these apartments do not have, the garden is an outstanding feature of this home.

This outstanding three bedroom ground floor apartment is located over two floors, a uniquely styled basement bedroom/additional reception room with bathroom as well as the majority of accommodation on the first floor.

Access to the apartment is via the communal private and gated parking area, which has an allocated parking bay for each apartment. Options exist for either using a private front door or a rear communal door into a communal lobby leading to the private door of the apartment.

Through the majestic entrance hall is the spacious and elegant lounge with two sizeable cupboards, gas fire and security doors to the rear garden. This lounge has wonderful character with ceiling rose and cornices, is light and bright being south facing and a highly relaxing area of the property.

The kitchen is well equipped with a cooking range offering six gas burners, two ovens, warming plate, warming drawer, and griddle. There is an integrated dishwasher, washing machine and space for a fridge/freezer and space for a sizeable dining table. The worktops are granite and with tiled flooring this is a beautifully presented room. With two bedrooms on the ground floor, both with a range of fitted wardrobes, the main bedroom is of a particularly generous size.

The second bedroom offers a choice for the buyer whether to continue use as a bedroom or to create a dining room or hall to use the front door from the elevated balcony.

The fully tiled main bathroom has a sizeable shower cubicle, bath with shower handset, washbasin and WC.

Descending on the staircase, there is a further bathroom with spa bath, shower over, washbasin and WC. Further down the staircase leads to a large under-stairs storage cupboard and the spacious and versatile basement room. Previously used as a bedroom and a reception/entertainment room this room has a range of uses for any buyer.

This unique and beautifully presented leasehold apartment warrants immediate viewing. It has a 999 year lease from the year 2000 with a peppercorn rent. It is situated within a grade ll listed building

There is a service charge paid to the residents management company with each apartment holder having a place on the board. The service charge currently amounts to £2000 per annum.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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