Summary - MANAGERS OFFICE, CLAYPATH COURT, CLAYPATH DH1 1QE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Characterful top-floor one-bed in central Durham, ideal for over-55s seeking low-maintenance city living..
Top-floor one-bedroom in Grade II listed building
Exclusive over-55s development with onsite manager and care line
High ceilings and period sash windows with city and cathedral views
Lift access, communal gardens and residents' parking available
Modern kitchen and shower room — largely move-in ready
Leasehold: 98 years remaining; ground rent £100 pa
Service charge c. £315 pcm (£3,780 pa); budget for ongoing fees
Electric storage heating; limited scope for structural alterations due to listing
Set within a handsome Grade II–listed building in the heart of Durham, this top-floor one-bedroom apartment is exclusively for the over-55s. High ceilings, period sash-window character and city views give a strong sense of place, while recent kitchen and bathroom fittings make the flat largely move-in ready.
Practical living is supported by lift access, communal gardens, residents' parking, and onsite management with a 24-hour emergency care line. The apartment benefits from double/triple glazing to key rooms and an Energy Rating C, with broadband and excellent mobile signal for staying connected.
Important practical points: the flat runs on electric storage heating and is leasehold with 98 years remaining. Service charge is approximately £315 pcm (£3,780 pa) and ground rent £100 pa. The Grade II listing secures the building’s character but will restrict alterations and may complicate consent for changes.
This property suits a buyer seeking a low-maintenance city-centre retirement base with character and convenience — those wanting extensive remodelling, a different heating system, or unfettered modernisation should note the listed status, service charges and electric heating when budgeting.
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