Ware Street, Stockton-On-Tees

Flat 12, Rose Court, 1 Ware Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 2BF
Price: OIEO £20,000 — cash buyers only
Type: 2-bed flat, second floor, approx. 592 sq ft / 55 m², EPC B

A bright two-bedroom second-floor apartment in Rose Court, close to Norton Road. Electric-only (storage heating; no mains gas). Long lease with approximately 243 years unexpired. Heavily reduced to reflect current issues in the communal areas (see facts). Available with vacant possession per seller.

Buying position and process
Cash buyers only. The property will not be removed from the market until (a) exchange of contracts or (b) a Gazeal reservation is entered into. Buyer Info Pack: c63eb 5

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Key facts and documents (for buyers and solicitors)

Identity, tenure and layout
Address and title: Flat 12, Rose Court, 1 Ware Street, TS20 2BF. Leasehold title CE242274. Land Registry notes second floor; lease dated 16 May 2019 for 250 years from 1 Jan 2019.
Floor area: Approx 55 m² (EPC).
Accommodation: 2 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, family bathroom.

Energy and services
EPC: B 83 (potential B 85). Assessed 02–03 Oct 2018. Electric storage heaters; no mains gas.
Electrical safety: EICR dated 01/02/2021 recorded UNSATISFACTORY with C2 items; seller provides remedial invoice 16/02/2021 for follow-up works.

Building safety, cladding and FRA (seller statements)
No FRA on the block.
No EWS1; seller states the building is only 3 storeys.
Note: these are seller statements; buyers should confirm with the managing agent/freeholder.

Communal area
Communal areas currently in very poor condition due to nuisance by one occupier elsewhere in the block (drug use and sleeping in common parts). Carpets removed; weekly cleans ongoing. Police involvement reported. Block management/leaseholders reported to be pursuing legal steps against the relevant leaseholder. Buyers should verify status, planned works and costs with Principle Estate Management. Pricing reflects this position.

Ground rent and service charge
Ground rent: £200 per annum, payable 1 January and 1 July. Reviews every 10 years to RPI with a minimum 2% per annum compounded over the period; first review due 01/01/2029.
Service charge accounts (block): Year ended 31/12/2022 show a surplus of £1,822.66; accounts approved 28/07/2025 after factual findings by Bennett Whitehouse. Management changed from Orchard Properties (WR) Ltd to Principle Estate Management LLP on 30/11/2024.
Flat 12 account balance: Statement dated 29/07/2025 shows £1,937.65 outstanding, incorporating a balancing credit of £130.19 for YE 2022. Buyers to agree apportionment/clearance on completion.

Parking and occupancy
Parking: seller form indicates private parking related to the flat next to the building. Buyers should verify allocation and any demised bay on the plan.
Vacant possession: seller intends to sell with vacant possession.

Contractual marketing notes
Cash buyers only. Property will not be taken off the market until exchange or a Gazeal agreement is in place. Price reflects current communal-area condition..