Grove Park, Barnard Castle, Durham, DL12

A well-presented two-bedroom ground floor apartment, exclusively for the over 55s, offering comfortable and low-maintenance living within a popular residential development. The property provides spacious accommodation throughout and benefits from convenient ground floor access. Available with no onward chain, it presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking an easy-to-manage home in a pleasant community setting.

A well-presented two-bedroom ground floor apartment, exclusively for the over 55s, offering comfortable and low-maintenance living within a popular residential development. The property provides spacious accommodation throughout and benefits from convenient ground floor access. Available with no onward chain, it presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking an easy-to-manage home in a pleasant community setting.

The main entrance opens into a welcoming reception hallway, which benefits from useful built-in storage cupboards.

To the front of the apartment, the spacious and well-presented living room provides a comfortable setting for relaxation and features an attractive electric fireplace and French doors providing direct access to the outside space.

Leading off the living room is the kitchen, fitted with a range of modern wall and base units complemented by contrasting work surfaces incorporating a sink unit. The kitchen is well equipped with an integral fridge/freezer, while the freestanding electric cooker, dishwasher and washing machine are also included within the sale.

The principal bedroom is a generously proportioned double room positioned to the rear of the property with fitted wardobres, while the second bedroom is a good-sized single room enjoying a front aspect.

Completing the accommodation is the recently refitted bathroom, featuring a contemporary white suite comprising a walk-in shower enclosure, vanity unit with wash hand basin, and WC.

Tenure
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 of £291.57 is payable on a monthly basis. The service charge meets the cost of:
- the estate manager on site 4 days a week
- Anchor call being available 24 hours
- external repairing
- decoration of communal areas
- buildings reinstatement insurance
- cleaning / heating / lighting of communal areas
- cleaning of windows
- garden / landscape maintenance
- fire equipment maintenance / electrical & plumbing repairs / water rates

There is a sinking fund of 2.5% of sale price payable to Anchor for every year of ownership.

Energy Performance Certificate
he property has an EPC rating of D/66. A copy of the certificate is available on request.

Council Tax
We understand the property is currently listed within Council Tax Band C by Durham County Council.

Services
Electricity - mains.
Water - mains.
Drainage - mains.
Heating - electric storage heaters.
The service connections and installations have not been tested.

Broadband is not currently connected.
Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

Parking
Communal parking and visitor parking available.

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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with GFW.

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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.