Summary - CAMSELL COURT 42 DURHAM MOOR DURHAM DH1 5FQ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Purpose-built, low-maintenance home with on-site support and parking for independent retirees.
- Second-floor one-bedroom retirement flat with lift access
- 24/7 emergency Appello call system and Development Manager on-site
- Communal lounge, laundry, guest suite and off-street parking
- Leasehold: approximately 106 years remaining from original term
- Annual service charge £3,218.32; ground rent £425
- Electric storage heaters — likely higher heating costs
- Minimum age 60 (couple exceptions apply); possible event fees
- Double glazed, modest 504 sq ft living space
This one-bedroom retirement apartment on the second floor of Camsell Court offers low-maintenance living within a purpose-built community by McCarthy & Stone. The development includes a lift, communal lounge, residents’ laundry, guest suite and off-street parking — practical conveniences for independent retirement living. A 24/7 emergency Appello call system and an on-site Development Manager provide added reassurance.
The apartment is traditionally laid out with an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen and bathroom across approximately 504 sq ft. Double glazing and electric storage heaters are fitted; the home is well suited to someone seeking a comfortable, manageable property in a very affluent area with good local amenities and excellent mobile signal.
Important practical details: this is a leasehold retirement property (age restriction: minimum 60, or one partner 60 and the other 55). The lease runs for around 106 years from the original term, service charge is £3,218.32 per year and ground rent is £425. Prospective buyers should note possible additional event/management fees and the higher running costs associated with electric storage heating.
For buyers seeking a secure, sociable retirement base near shops, healthcare and transport, this apartment provides a ready-made community and straightforward ownership. Those sensitive to annual service charges, leasehold obligations or electric heating costs should factor these into affordability checks before viewing.
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