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The Hermitage, Chester Le Street, DH2
£175,000
Asking Price
JW Wood
3 Front Street Chester-le-Street DH3 3BQ
0191 388 7245
a.siddall@jww.co.uk
jww.co.uk
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2 The Stables occupies a wonderful location within the Hermitage Estate. Located in the outer courtyard, this individual bungalow is one of the few properties that enjoy the benefit of their own private back garden, with a south-facing aspect and open outlook over the lawns and woodland. The Stables is accessed via the gated courtyard, which provides parking for the five properties set around it. The hall has double doors opening to the stunning, spacious lounge/dining room, measuring approximately 17ft square and featuring a high ceiling with downlighters and double doors opening to the patio and garden. The fitted kitchen includes a cooking range and an extractor canopy. The double bedroom has a large walk-in wardrobe. The spacious refitted bathroom extends to over 12ft and includes a free-standing bath and separate shower enclosure. There is ample parking in the courtyard and in the parking area to the front of the mansion house, but the property also has one of the limited number of large garages within the adjacent block. 

The Hermitage Estate

Constructed at the turn of the 19th Century, this magnificent mansion house is set in approximately 70 acres of park and woodland and typifies the gracious living afforded to the landed gentry of the time. The estate has been sympathetically converted into a limited number of luxury houses and apartments while retaining the priceless character of an historic building. Occupants of the estate have the privileged use of the estate facilities, which include the splendid communal entrance hall, large Victorian conservatory, indoor heated swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, tennis court, and lake. The extensive grounds provide a beautiful setting with scenic woodland and riverside walks. Remote-controlled gates and a video entry system give access to the estate.

Location.The Hermitage is located at the southern fringe of Chester-le-Street. The town is a principal location for those seeking easy access throughout the North East, and the A167, A693, A183, and A1M interchange provide excellent road links. The town, therefore, not only offers an excellent range of shops, schools, and amenities but also easy access to Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, and the major airports at Newcastle and Teesside. Chester-le-Street also offers a railway station on the main east coast line.

Tenure: Leasehold

Term: Extended Lease 174 years from 28th May 2014

Ground Rent: Peppercorn

Service Charge: £5,620.50 for financial year ending 31st October 2024

Agents Notes:

Tenure: Leasehold

The Hermitage is Grade ll Listed

Covenants: Standard estate covenants affect the property. Details are referred to in the Land Registry Title Register and the renewed lease, which are available for inspection. The covenants are contained within the original lease dated 31st March 2000 from McCarrick Construction Company Limited.

Council Tax Band: D (Durham County Council)

Conservation Area: No

Selective Licencing Area: No

Mains Services: Gas, Electricity, Water, Sewage

Broadband: Superfast fibre broadband is available in the postcode. BT and Sky satellite/fibre TV are also available.

Mobile Coverage: Major networks provide mobile coverage.

Flood Risk: Rivers & Seas – No Risk; Surface Water – Very Low

 

Key Features
Property Type
Flat / Maisonette
Bedrooms
1 Bedroom
Bathrooms
1 Bathroom
Outside Space
Gardens
Parking
Garage & Parking
Year Built
2001
Key Details
Floor Area
710 ft2
66 m2
Plot Size
Council Tax
Band D
£2,431
Flood Risk
Rivers & Seas
No Risk
Flood Risk
Surface Water
Very Low
Unlike flooding from rivers, surface water flooding can happen many miles from a river, often in places that people wouldn’t expect because it’s a long way from a river or stream – it happens simply because there is nowhere else for the rainwater to go. Risk ratings are measured as:
High Risk - an area which has a chance of flooding of greater than 1 in 30 (3.3%) in any one year.
Medium Risk - an area which has a chance of flooding of greater than 1 in 100 (1.0%) in any one year.
Low Risk - an area which has a chance of flooding of greater than 1 in 1000 (0.1%) in any one year.
Very Low Risk - an area in which the risk is below 1 in 1000 (0.1%) in any one year
Conservation Area
No
Land Registry
Tenure
Leasehold
Title Number
DU344636
Lease Start
27 May 2014
Lease End
27 May 2188
Lease Term
From 28 May 2014 to 27 May 2188
Term Remaining
163 years
Additional Title Plans
DU344636 - Leasehold
DU223107 - Freehold
Mobile, Broadband & TV
Estimated Broadband Speeds
Standard - 13 mbps
Superfast - 30 mbps
Mobile Signal (based on calls indoors)
EE
O2
3 (Three)
Vodafone
Cable/Satellite TV Availability
BT:
Sky:
Virgin:
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The EPC report provides performance data to help you understand the property’s energy efficiency, and can also provide useful additional data regarding power outlets, glazing, hotwater and heating throughout the property.
EPC

Energy rating

C

The Hermitage, DH2

Valid until 23.06.2032

Your energy rating is C(70) and your potential is B(84) A B C D E F G 92+ 81-91 69-80 55-68 39-54 21-38 1-20 Score Energy rating Current Potential 70 | C 84 | B
Additional EPC Data
Property Type: Bungalow Build Form: Mid-Terrace
Transaction Type: Marketed sale Energy Tariff: Single
Main Fuel: Mains gas (not community) Main Gas: Yes
Flat Top Storey: No Top Storey: 0
Glazing Type: Double glazing, unknown install date Previous Extension: 0
Open Fireplace: 0 Ventilation: Natural
Walls: Sandstone or limestone, as built, insulated (assumed) Walls Energy: Good
Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation Roof Energy: Good
Main Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas Main Heating Controls: Programmer, room thermostat and TRVs
Hot Water System: From main system Hot Water Energy Efficiency: Good
Lighting: Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets Floors: Solid, limited insulation (assumed)
Total Floor Area: 66 m2
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Asking Price
£175,000
Average price changes for DH2
Detached
+ 36.46%
Semi-Detached
+ 31.7%
Terraced
+ 27.23%
Flat
+ 12.52%
Education Level
Nursery
Primary
Secondary / College
Primary / Secondary
Pin Colour Key (Based on inspection body ratings)
Highest
Lowest
Not Rated
Independent
Bus Stops/Stations
Pin Name Distance
Derwentwater Avenue 0.22 miles
Elterwater Road 0.29 miles
Elterwater Road 0.29 miles
Thropton Close 0.27 miles
Warkworth Drive Bottom 0.26 miles
Local Connections
Pin Name Distance
Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 7.58 miles
Heworth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 7.56 miles
Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 7.72 miles
Ferry Terminals
Pin Name Distance
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal 11.63 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal 12.11 miles
National Rail Stations
Pin Name Distance
Bullion Lane 0.78 miles
Chester-le-Street Rail Station 0.81 miles
Station Road 0.83 miles
Trunk Roads/Motorways
Pin Name Distance
A1(M) J63 1.79 miles
A1(M) J64 3.12 miles
A1(M) J65 4.15 miles
A1(M) J62 4.13 miles
A194(M) J1 5.02 miles
Airports/Helipads
Pin Name Distance
Airport 14.26 miles
Teesside Airport 23.73 miles
Leeds Bradford Airport 67.51 miles
Irthington 48.96 miles
About JW Wood
JW Wood is the longest serving, family-owned estate agency in County Durham and has been successfully helping people move for over 100 years.

We operate from 6 prominent sales and lettings branches across County Durham and Darlington, with 7 further specialist departments. Our branches work together to ensure whatever your property needs, we make the process as smooth as possible.

Our independence allows us the freedom to offer a completely personal service, which alongside our unrivalled knowledge and industry knowhow, generates the best possible result for our clients.

We are a market leader across County Durham and have over the years been the recipients of several industry awards recognising the performance and dedication of our team.

Where other agents have come and gone, JW Wood has built its foundations on reputation and recommendation – taking particular pride in our attention to detail and customer service.
Adrian Siddall
Adrian was born in Yorkshire but moved to the Durham area in 1971. Having worked for several years at HM Land Registry in Durham, Adrian started his career in Estate Agency in 1988 and achieved a BSc Hons degree in Estate Management. He subsequently joined J W Wood in 1993, later becoming a Director of the firm. The majority of Adrian’s career has been spent in Chester le Street where he lives and with over thirty years’ experience within the property industry, he has seen the extensive development of housing in the area and the effects of rising and falling economies on the housing market. His knowledge of property and his pride in the local area means you can trust his advice and ensure you achieve the best possible price.
Testimonial 1
Great service! Lots of advice and guidance when putting the property on the market. Fantastic communication and regular updates right up to the point of sale.
Testimonial 2
Very friendly and professional team at JW Wood Chester le Street branch who did everything they could to sell my house and keep me up to date on a regular basis. Tracey and Chloe deserve a big thank you for getting me through the stressful process of selling my house. Great service. Well done.
Testimonial 3
Exceptional service from Tracy and team. I would highly recommend JW Wood Chester-le-Street. Very professional and extremely friendly. Thank you so much.
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