Summary - WEST BECK HOUSE 2 GREEN CHARE DARLINGTON DL3 9EB
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ideal first home with parking, green space nearby and quick town centre links.
Ground-floor two-bedroom apartment with en-suite bedroom
On-site surface parking and easy pedestrian access to Cockerton Green
Built post-2007 with double glazing and EPC rating C
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal for home working
Leasehold with 131 years remaining; council tax Band C
High local flood risk; affects insurance and resilience
Electric storage heating; higher running costs than gas systems
No private garden; communal outside space limited
Set in the Cockerton area of Darlington, this modern two-bedroom ground-floor apartment offers a practical, well-proportioned layout ideal for a first home or buy-to-let. The open-plan lounge/diner with a curved frontage provides good natural light while the principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite. Built in the 2000s and double-glazed throughout, the property has an EPC rating of C and fast broadband — useful for remote working.
The block includes on-site parking and is a short walk from Cockerton Green, local shops, cafés and bus links into Darlington town centre. The long lease (131 years remaining) and modest council tax band C keep ongoing costs straightforward. The fitted kitchen has integrated appliances and the apartment is ready for immediate occupation, with scope to personalise finishes to increase value.
Buyers should note material negatives: the property sits in a high flood-risk zone and the wider area records above-average crime and deprivation indicators. Heating is by electric storage radiators, which can be more expensive than mains gas. There is no private garden — outdoor space is communal and limited. Prospective purchasers should factor these points into insurance, running-costs and financing decisions.
For first-time buyers seeking an affordable, well-connected base near green spaces and town amenities, this apartment balances sensible running costs with clear potential. Investors will also find demand from renters thanks to location and broadband speeds, but should price in flood-risk and higher energy costs.
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