2-bedroom flat · DH1 3TX
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Exceptional Penthouse Apartment in Prestigious Durham Development (coming soon - viewings available from 10th December 2025) This impressive penthouse apartment is situated within one of Durham's most desirable developments, perfectly located on the outskirts of the City Centre with excellent access to Durham University and all local amenities.
The property offers a striking open-plan lounge and kitchen, enhanced by a vaulted ceiling and a dramatic cathedral-style window that follows the roofline, flooding the space with natural light and framing stunning open views.
The master bedroom benefits from a stylish en-suite shower room, and the apartment includes a covered parking bay for convenience.
The accommodation comprises a communal entrance hall leading to a private hallway, a spacious open-plan lounge and dining area, and a fully integrated kitchen with full-height cathedral-style windows.
There are two bedrooms, including a master with en-suite, and a contemporary bathroom finished with granite detailing.
Externally, the development provides ample parking and a dedicated covered carport space.
Durham City Centre is renowned for its historic charm, dominated by the iconic Cathedral and Castle, both unesco World Heritage Sites.
The city offers a vibrant mix of cultural attractions, boutique shopping, and a wide range of restaurants and cafés, all set against the backdrop of the picturesque River Wear.
Excellent transport links make it easy to access surrounding areas, while the city's thriving academic community adds to its unique character.
Ideal for first-time buyers, professionals, or those looking to downsize, this property is offered with no onward chain. Viewing is essential to appreciate this unique home.
Entrance Via hardwood door. Reception Hall Granite floor, storage cupboard, electric heater, inset spotlights to ceiling, smoke alarm.
Lounge 3.4798m x 7.1882m - 11'5” x 23'7” Cathedral style double glazed window with panoramic views, wall lights, wood laminate flooring, tv point, electric heater, video intercom system.
Kitchen 3.4798m x 2.1844m - 11'5” x 7'2” Excellent rnage of modern base and wall units finished in a beech and black coloured laminate, heat resistant worktops, stainless steel 1 1/2 sink unit with mixer tap, integrated oven hob and extractor, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wood laminate flooring, inset spotlights to ceiling, low level lighting, additional extractor unit.
Bathroom 2.7432m x 2.3368m - 9'0” x 7'8” High quality 3 piece suite:- panel bath, handwash basin set into modern vanity unit, low level WC, attractive glazed tiling to all walls, granite floor, inset spotlights to ceiling, chrome heated towel rail, extractor unit.
Master Bedroom 3.9624m x 2.6416m - 13'0” x 8'8” Upvc framed double glazed window, wood laminate flooring, upvc framed double glazed window, electric heater.
En Suite High quality 3 piece suite:- Walk in double shower cubicle with mains shower, handwash basin, low level WC set into modern vanity unit, chrome towel rail, granite floor, attractive modern glazed tiling to splash and vanity areas, inset spotlights to ceiling, extractor unit.
Bedroom 2 2.1336m x 2.7686m - 7'0” x 9'1” Upvc framed double glazed window, electric heater, comprehensive suite of built in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors. Externally Garage/car port.
Holding Deposit To reserve this property we will charge a holding deposit of 1 weeks rent.
This is calculated at monthly rent x 12 / 52 If we approve your tenancy and you proceed with the rental, the holding deposit will become part payment towards your initial rent If we approve your tenancy and you do not proceed with the rental, the holding deposit will be retained by Dowen If we reject your tenancy application, the holding deposit will be returned to you, in full Redress For redress we subscribe to The Property Ombudsman for Estate Agents, Milford House, 43 - 55 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2BP Tel: Web: Bonds Bonds on managed properties are registered with My Deposits, 1st Floor, Premiere House, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1JH Tel: Web: Client Money Our Client Money Protection Scheme is RICS, 12 Great George Street, Parliament Square, London, SW1P 3AD Tel web:
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About 26, Roundhaven, Durham
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