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Union Court, Chester Le Street, DH3
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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One of the most impressive apartments of its type, this two bedroom First floor retirement apartment is situated in this town centre development adjacent to shops and amenities.  The apartment has been refurbished and renovated throughout and must be seen to be appreciated. Improvements include a new heating system, upgraded electrics, refitted contemporary kitchen with cooking appliances and a refitted shower room/wc. The well proportioned property includes uPVC double glazing, intercom entry system and electric heating. The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall with storage cupboards, lounge, refitted kitchen, two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes to master and refitted shower room/wc with a white suite and large shower cubicle. Union Court's communal facilities include a resident's lounge, laundry and lifts.  Prospective purchasers must be 55 years of age or over. Viewing is recommended.

Union Court is located towards the southern end of Front Street and is within walking distance of local shops and facilities.  The complex is only available for occupation/ownership of people over the age of 55 years and is subject to a service charge (details of which we can supply on request).

Agents Notes:

At least one resident must be aged 55 years or over.

Tenure: Leasehold

Term: 125 years from 22nd June 1990

Ground Rent: Peppercorn

Service Charge 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 £1,938.68 per annum = £484.67 per quarter. Four equal payments are to be made on 1st January, 1st April, 1st July and 1st October.

Covenants: Standard covenants affect the property. Details are referred to within the Land Registry Title Register and detailed within the Lease dated 1st May 1991, between:1 McCarrick Construction Co Ltd (vendor) 2 Three Rivers Housing Association Ltd (management company) 3 Original purchaser. 

The Title Register and original Lease are available for inspection. We draw particular attention to section 4(c) of the Lease, which states that 1% of the assignment price is payable to the management company for each year of occupation by the lessee to provide an ongoing reserve fund.

Council Tax Band: A (Durham County Council)

Conservation Area: No

Selective Licencing Area: Not Included. 

Mains Services: Electricity, Water, Sewage

Broadband: Superfast fibre broadband is available in the postcode 80 mb/s. BT and Sky satellite/fibre TV are also available.

Mobile Coverage: Major networks provide mobile coverage.

Flood Risk: Rivers & Seas – No Risk; Surface Water – Medium
Land Registry Title Plan
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Key Features
Property Type
Flat / Maisonette
Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 Bathroom
Outside Space
Communal Gardens
Parking
Residents Parking
Year Built
1983-1990
Key Details
Floor Area
602 ft2
56 m2
Plot Size
Council Tax
Band A
£1,701
Flood Risk
Rivers & Seas
Very low
Flood Risk
Surface Water
Very low
Surface Water Flood Risk
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
DU169720
Lease Start
30 Apr 1991
Lease End
22 Jun 2115
Lease Term
125 years from 22 June 1990
Term Remaining
90 years
Additional Title Plans
DU133001 - Freehold
DU169720 - Leasehold
Mobile, Broadband & TV
Estimated Broadband Speeds
Standard - 17 mbps
Superfast - 80 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

Union Court, DH3

Valid until 27.04.2025

Your energy rating is C(80) and your potential is B(82) 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 80 | C 82 | B
Additional EPC Data
Property Type: Flat Build Form: Enclosed Mid-Terrace
Transaction Type: Marketed sale Energy Tariff: Dual
Main Fuel: Electricity (not community) Main Gas: No
Floor Level: 1st Flat Top Storey: No
Top Storey: 0 Glazing Type: Double glazing installed during or after 2002
Previous Extension: 0 Open Fireplace: 0
Ventilation: Natural Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Walls Energy: Good Roof: (another dwelling above)
Main Heating: Electric storage heaters Main Heating Controls: Automatic charge control
Hot Water System: Electric instantaneous at point of use Hot Water Energy Efficiency: Very Poor
Lighting: Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets Floors: (another dwelling below)
Total Floor Area: 56 m2
Most Recent Local Applications

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Union Court Chester-le-Street DH3 3PA
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Average price changes for DH3
Detached
+ 36.46%
Semi-Detached
+ 31.7%
Terraced
+ 27.23%
Flat
+ 12.52%
Education Level
Nursery
Primary
Secondary / College
Primary / Secondary
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Bus Stops/Stations
Pin Name Distance
Ropery Lane Roundabout 0.01 miles
Clifford Terrace 0.13 miles
Black Horse 0.13 miles
Ropery Lane Roundabout 0.09 miles
West Lane 0.16 miles
Local Connections
Pin Name Distance
Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 7.05 miles
Heworth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 7 miles
Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 7.14 miles
Ferry Terminals
Pin Name Distance
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal 10.96 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal 11.44 miles
National Rail Stations
Pin Name Distance
Chester-le-Street Rail Station 0.31 miles
Bullion Lane 0.3 miles
Station Road 0.33 miles
Trunk Roads/Motorways
Pin Name Distance
A1(M) J63 1.14 miles
A1(M) J64 2.48 miles
A1(M) J65 3.56 miles
A194(M) J1 4.4 miles
A1(M) J62 4.34 miles
Airports/Helipads
Pin Name Distance
Airport 13.97 miles
Teesside Airport 24.1 miles
Leeds Bradford Airport 68.03 miles
Irthington 49.36 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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