Summary - 1 Chelsea Court, Marlborough Drive DL1 5YE
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low-maintenance apartment close to park, station and town — cash buyers or investors only.
Ground-floor apartment — easy access and low maintenance
Short walk to South Park, town centre and mainline station
Allocated parking plus visitor spaces in cul-de-sac setting
Approximately 571 sq ft; compact two-bedroom layout
Lease has 72 years remaining — lenders may refuse standard mortgages
Service charge approximately £102 pcm (£1,224 per year)
No onward chain — vacant possession on completion
Area classed as deprived with higher local crime rates
Well-presented ground-floor apartment in Darlington’s west end, offered with no onward chain and close to South Park, the town centre and the mainline station. The apartment suits a cash buyer or investor seeking a low-maintenance property with reliable rental or short-term letting potential. The building is modern brick construction with double glazing and gas central heating, and this flat includes allocated and visitor parking.
The layout is traditional and compact: entrance hall, living/dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom across about 571 sq ft. The accommodation is tidy and move-in ready for owners or tenants who want an easily managed home within walking distance of local amenities, schools and green space.
Buyers should note a material drawback: the lease has 72 years remaining (from 2022). That level of unexpired term may prevent many mortgage lenders from lending, so purchasers will likely need a cash purchase or specialist finance. The flat is leasehold with a management company run by most flat owners. Ground rent is nil and service charge is about £102 pcm (£1,224 pa).
Other practical points: the area is classified as deprived with higher local crime figures, so prospective buyers should consider security and insurance costs. Council tax banding is affordable. Overall this is a practical, low-upkeep apartment in a convenient location, best suited to a buyer prepared to proceed without standard mortgage lending or an investor seeking rental income.
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