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About
Situated in the highly sought-after Mowden area of Darlington, this spacious two-bedroom first-floor apartment offers generous accommodation and a fantastic layout throughout.
Perfectly positioned within walking distance of both Darlington town centre and Cockerton village, the property benefits from easy access to excellent local amenities, reputable schools, and strong transport links, making it an ideal choice for a variety of buyers.
Upon entering, a welcoming hallway features built-in storage cupboards and a convenient separate W/C.
The heart of the home is the impressively sized living/dining room, bathed in natural light from a charming bay window and offering ample space for both relaxation and formal dining.
The living area seamlessly leads into a fitted kitchen, featuring integrated appliance, while also providing access to a private balcony—a perfect spot for outdoor seating and relaxing.
The sleeping accommodation comprises two impressive double bedrooms, both equipped with useful fitted storage and each benefiting from its own private en-suite facility.
Externally, the apartment block is set within well-maintained communal grounds. The property further benefits from an allocated parking space for added convenience.
MATERIAL INFORMATION The information below is provided in accordance with the consumer protection requirements of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and is intended to highlight matters which may be material to a prospective purchaser when deciding whether to view, offer on or proceed with this property.
Local Authority – Darlington Borough Council Council Tax Band – D Tenure – Leasehold with share of Freehold Lease Expiry Date: 28th September 3000 Service Charge: Approximately £1146 reviewed annually Property Type – First Floor Flat Property Construction – Standard/ non standard Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls Gas Supply- Mains Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains (metered) Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking- Communal carpark with allocated spaces Building Safety – (The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues.
However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm) Restrictions – Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – No Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction Conservation Area – N/A Probate- The property is a probate sale and probate has been obtained Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low.
Surface water: Very Low. Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees - NA Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of.
Or planning details that are known Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility Mining Area – N/A The information has been obtained from the seller and, where appropriate, from publicly available or other relevant sources, and has been compiled in good faith.
Information supplied by third parties or external sources may be subject to change. J W Wood is not qualified to provide legal, surveying, structural or other specialist advice.
Where any information requires legal or technical interpretation, or where any matter is of particular importance to your decision to purchase, you should seek appropriate verification from your conveyancer, surveyor or other suitably qualified professional before committing to significant expenditure.
Buyer Identity & AML Checks Estate agents are subject to legal obligations under anti-money laundering legislation and, where applicable, are supervised by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for compliance with those requirements.
A £35 including VAT fee per purchaser applies for these checks.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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