Summary - 18 ST ANDREWS SQUARE BRANDON DURHAM DH7 8NU
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Affordable starter flat with parking and a long lease close to local shops.
- Chain free two-bedroom second-floor apartment
- Compact overall size: 549 sq ft
- Allocated off-street parking and communal gardens
- Long lease remaining: 134 years
- Electric heating with room heaters (potentially higher bills)
- Ground rent £140 per year
- Area has high crime and high deprivation levels
- Potential rental income approx. £550 pcm
A compact two-bedroom second-floor apartment offering low-entry ownership in a convenient Brandon location. The 549 sq ft layout includes a living/dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms, plus communal grounds and an allocated off-street parking space. The property is chain free and sits on a long lease (134 years remaining).
Practical aspects are clear: the home uses electric heating with room heaters, has recent double glazing, and a modest annual ground rent (£140). Council tax is very cheap. These features make the flat suitable for first-time buyers seeking an affordable starter home, or buyers considering a rental opportunity (estimated rent about £550 pcm).
Buyers should note material downsides: the immediate area records high crime levels and is classified as very deprived, which could affect resale or rental demand. The apartment is small overall and uses electric room heaters, which can mean higher running costs compared with mains gas heating. No flooding risk is recorded.
Local conveniences are nearby on Lowland Road, with primary schools rated Good within easy reach and fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. The property offers straightforward ownership for someone prioritising low purchase price, allocated parking and proximity to local amenities, while accepting compromise on size and energy costs.
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