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3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

The Coach House, The Hermitage, Chester le Street, DH2
Semi-detached house
3 beds
2 baths
1,291 sq ft / 120 sq m
EPC rating: D
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureLeasehold | 163 yrs left
Service charge£4,667 per annum
Council taxBand G

Features and description

  • Tenure: Leasehold (163 years remaining)
  • Spacious 3 Bedroom Coach House Conversion
  • Prestigious Hermitage Location
  • Set Within 70 Acres
  • Large Private Gardens
  • 21ft Lounge
  • Conservatory Overlooking Garden
  • 17ft Kitchen/Dining Room With Wood Burner
  • Adjacent Garage
  • Facilities Include Swimming Pool, Sauna & Gym
  • Magnificent Hall & Victorian Conservatory
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire this superb Coach House conversion which comprises one of the largest properties within this prestigious and unique development. The Coach House is situated within an attractive block-paved courtyard and is one of the few properties that benefit from its own private garden. The large Garage is situated within the courtyard immediately adjacent to The Coach House. The spacious layout is complemented by an excellent specification and the accommodation has been further enhanced by the current owners to create a beautifully presented home which has retained exceptional character in keeping with the magnificent 19th Century mansion house and outbuildings. It includes gas-fired central heating via radiators, double glazing and an alarm system. To the ground floor, the entrance hall leads to the impressive 21ft Lounge at the rear with a feature fireplace and French windows to a good-sized Conservatory overlooking the garden. The spacious 17ft kitchen/dining room is particularly impressive and has been recently fitted with an extensive range of units and integral appliances. It also incorporates a wood-burning stove set within a recessed fireplace. On the first floor, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms. The master bedroom incorporates a luxury refitted En suite Shower room/wc and the good-sized principal Bathroom/wc has been newly refitted with a white suite. This is a very rare opportunity to acquire a stunning property offering a luxurious lifestyle, which combines the privacy of its own grounds whilst on the doorstep of luxury facilities included within the estate.

The Hermitage Estate

One of the region's most prestigious and exclusive developments centred on a magnificent mansion constructed at the turn of the nineteenth century and set within approximately 70 acres of park and woodland. Residents have exclusive use of the development's private indoor swimming pool, sauna, exercise club, tennis court, lake, woodland footpaths and conservatory. Entrance gates to the estate are automated and remote-controlled by audio and video entry controls from each dwelling.

The main entrance gates to The Hermitage Estate are situated adjacent to the A167 at the southern end of Chester-le-Street. The town has a wide range of shops, schools and amenities and forms an excellent commuter base with road links including the A167, A1M and the A183 linking Darlington, Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland. The railway station is situated on the main east coast line linking London and Edinburgh and provides rapid commuting to Durham City and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Tenure: Leasehold
Term: from 24 March 2017 expiring at midnight on 23 March 2188

Ground Rent: Peppercorn

Service Charge: £5,620.50 for financial year ending 31st October 2024

Agents Notes:
The Hermitage is Grade ll Listed
Covenants: Standard estate covenants affect the property. Details are referred to in the Land Registry Title Register and contained within the original lease dated 7th July 2000 from McCarrick Construction Company Limited.
The Title Register and Leases are available for inspection.
Council Tax Band: G (Durham County Council)
Conservation Area: No
Selective Licencing Area: Not Included
Mains Services: Gas, Electricity, Water, Sewage
Broadband: Superfast fibre broadband is available in the postcode 30 Mbps. BT and Sky satellite/fibre TV are also available.
Mobile Coverage: Major networks provide mobile coverage.
Flood Risk: Rivers & Seas – No Risk; Surface Water – Very Low
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J W Wood Estate Agents - Chester-le-Street
J W Wood Estate Agents - Chester-le-Street
3 Front Street Chester-le-Street DH3 3BQ
0191 392 0928
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JW Wood are award winning independent Estate Agents who have been serving County Durham for over 100 years. With six offices across the county, our expert professional staff are on hand to help with any of your property needs. We offer a comprehensive service in all property matters, including Sales, Lettings, Auctions, Commercial properties, Professional Surveys & Valuations, Conveyancing, Independent Mortgages, Relocation Services and Removals. Whatever your property needs, JW Wood have the knowledge and experience to meet your requirements. We continuously improve, invest and innovate to offer our customers the best possible service from a modern estate agency. We are a traditional a family based company founded in 1910 but we take a very modern approach to our business using cutting edge technology backed up by experienced, well trained staff. Our residential sales team in our Durham Office alone have over 200 years combined experience between them! Regulated by the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors we are dedicated to highest standards in customer service, and we are delighted that many of our clients return to us, or recommend us to their friends, as a result of the service they received. We aim to be Number one in County Durham and Darlington and recently were awarded North East Agent of the year 2014 by Relocation Agent Network. 
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