The Hermitage, Chester Le Street, Co Durham, DH2

A very well-presented ground floor apartment in a prestigious location within The Hermitage Mansion house conversion. The apartment occupies an excellent position at the front of the building with open views over the extensive, mature grounds. It includes an allocated parking space within the inner courtyard. The accommodation includes a hall, a shower room/wc, an impressive living room/dining room with a feature fireplace and living flame gas fire, open plan to a well-equipped kitchen with integrated appliances including cooking appliances, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, two bedrooms (both with fitted wardrobes) and a refitted en suite shower room/wc. The property has gas central heating via radiators and double glazing. The internal layout and appointment can only be fully appreciated upon internal inspection and early viewing is highly recommended.

The Hermitage: Constructed at the turn of the 19th Century, this magnificent mansion, set in approximately 70 acres of park and woodland, typifies the gracious living afforded to the landed gentry of the time. The mansion has been sympathetically converted into 15 apartments whilst retaining the priceless character of an historic building and many original features, including a Victorian conservatory roof, ornate cornice and door surrounds and magnificent communal entrance hall.

The Hermitage facilities include audio/video security entrance gates, mature gardens and grounds including a lake and tennis court, magnificent Hall, large Victorian Conservatory, indoor heated swimming pool and spa, gym and sauna.

The Hermitage is located to the south of Chester le Street on the A167, which leads directly to the A1M interchange with easy access to Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland and the principal airports at Newcastle and Teesside.

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 – F
Tenure – Leasehold
Term - 99 years from 1st January 1999
Ground Rent - £150 per annum. £150 for first 33 years. £200 for the next 33 years. £250 for next 33 years
Review date - 1st January 2032
Service Charge - Current Service Charge TBC.
5% of total estate cost. Payable in advance in four equal quarterly instalments on 1st of January, April, July and October. Reviewed annually on 31st December.

PART B
Property Type – Ground 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 – Gas boiler with radiators
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website -
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Parking – Allocated parking space within inner courtyard. Additional estate 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 – See lease
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
Listed Building Status - Grade II
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 – 1999 to 2001 Estate development. 2023 Replace rainwater goods
Building Control – 1999 to 2002 Estate development
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.

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