Grove Park, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12

A well presented two bedroom first floor apartment within an over 55s development. Available with no onward chain.

The Property
The two-bedroom apartment is located on the first floor, which is accessed by means of a communal hall and stairway. The property has the benefit of electric storage heaters, access to communal grounds, parking and a recreational area with occupants having access to an on-site warden.

The main entrance door leads into the reception hallway, which provides access to all of the accommodation, as well as two useful storage cupboards. 

The living room lies to the front of the property with a window having an outlook to the side of the property and double French doors opening onto a balcony to the front and providing views of the grounds and local residential area. 

From the living room, bi-folding doors open into the kitchen which is fitted with a range of wall and base mounted units having integrated appliances including an electric oven, refrigerator and freezer, and electric hob with extractor over. There is also a stainless-steel sink with a tiled splashback and an under-counter void with plumbing for a washing machine. The current vendors are including the washing machine in the sale. The kitchen overlooks the front of the property.

From the hallway, the master bedroom lies next to the living room and is a well-proportioned double room with a window overlooking the communal gardens and the entrance to the main building.

The second bedroom also overlooks the front of the property. Both bedrooms benefit from fitted wardrobes.

The bathroom is partially tiled, having a white suite consisting of a double shower, WC and wash hand basin.

Eligibility
The purchaser and anyone else who is to reside in the flat must be a minimum of 55 years old. Anchor, the property manager, may wish to interview any potential purchaser to assess their suitability and to answer any further queries.

Tenure & Possession
The property is understood to be leasehold held on a 150 year lease beginning 1st August 1991 on a peppercorn rent.

The property is understood to be sold with vacant possession upon completion.
A service charge is payable on a monthly basis – this charge is £252.53 per calendar month to be paid on the 15th of every month. The service charge will meet the cost of: The estate manager on site 5 days a week, Anchor call is available 24 hours, external repainting/decoration of communal areas, buildings reinstatement insurance, cleaning of communal areas/windows, lighting/heating of communal areas, garden/landscape maintenance, sundry costs, fire equipment maintenance, electrical and plumbing repairs, water rates. 

There is a sinking fund charge of 0.75% of sale price payable to Anchor Hanover for every year of ownership. 

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of D/65.

Local Authority
Durham County Council. The property is Council Tax Band C.

Utilities
The property benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage. The property is heated via electric storage heaters.

Parking
There is unallocated parking available within the development.

Characteristics
Broadband is not currently connected, mobile coverage is available, however prospective tenants are advised to perform their own due diligence in this regard.

Note
Grove Park has an on-site guest room for family and visitors of residents. In addition, Anchor residents may use guest rooms in any of Anchor’s other schemes across England, subject to a small fee and availability.

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Viewings
Viewing are strictly by appointment only. Appointments can be made by contacting either of the joint Agents on: GFW – Tel: Jonathan Wallis – Tel:

Important Notice
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The Area
Grove Park is situated in a popular area of Barnard Castle within walking distance of the town centre. Barnard Castle is an historic market town supporting a comprehensive range of shopping facilities, doctors’ surgery, cafes, restaurants and recreational facilities. 

There are many renowned beauty spots close at hand, beyond which can be found the attractions of North Yorkshire, the Lake District, Weardale and Northumberland as well as the East Coast.