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" Grove Park is a pleasantly situated development of 43 flats aimed at people aged 55 years and over. With the benefit of a variety of services which are all covered by a service charge, you can have peace of mind all year round. Grove Park is a very friendly development to be part of with a great community, pleasant gardens, a guest bedroom and a communal lounge along with many other benefits. 44 Grove Park is a two bedroom, first floor apartment benefiting from a raised outlook onto well maintained grounds making a perfect retirement property. Please note there is no chain associated with this property.

SITUATION Darlington 17 miles, Durham 25 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 42 miles, A1(M) 17 miles, Durham Tees Valley Airport 27 miles. Please note all distances are appoximate.
Situated in the centre of the historic market town of Barnard Castle, this property provides easy access to the amenities within the town and its surrounding area. Darlington and Bishop Auckland are both within close proximity, while the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds are also easily accessible.
There are main line train stations at Darlington and Durham, with International Airports to be found at Durham Tees Valley, Newcastle, and Leeds/Bradford. The property lies within easy reach of the A66 and A1(M) bringing many areas within commuting distance. AMENITIES 44 Grove Park is quietly situated within close proximity to the town centre and within walking distance of all the local amenities. Barnard Castle is located within picturesque Teesdale, with the Yorkshire Dales National Park also easily accessible. Golf courses can be found at Barnard Castle, Richmond and Darlington with Horseracing at Catterick, Ripon, York, Sedgefield and Wetherby. Theatres at Darlington, Richmond and Durham. DESCRIPTION Grove Park is a pleasantly situated development of 43 flats aimed a people aged 55 years and over. With the benefit of a variety of services which are all covered by a service charge, you can have peace of mind all year round. Grove Park is a very friendly development to be part of with a great community, pleasant gardens, a guest bedroom and a communal lounge.

44 Grove Park is a two bedroom, first floor apartment benefiting from a raised outlook onto well maintained grounds making a perfect retirement property. Please note there is no chain associated with this property. ACCOMMODATION Wooden door from first floor landing leading to: INNER HALL With secure entry system, night storage heater, carpet to floor, access to airing cupboard housing hot water tank, further storage cupboards, access to roof space and doors leading to: LIVING ROOM A light and pleasant room with French Doors leading to balcony, further window to side, pendant lights, TV aerial point, telephone point, carpet to floor, night storage heater and door leading to: KITCHEN With window to side, range of fitted base and wall units, integral electric oven and hob with extractor over, space for washing machine, sink with mixer tap, part tiles to walls and wall mounted Dimplex electric heater. BEDROOM ONE With window to side, range of fitted bedroom furniture including dressing table, drawers and wardrobe, TV aerial point, telephone point, night storage heater and carpet to floor. BEDROOM TWO With window to side, night stroage heater and carpet to floor. BATHROOM Panelled bath with shower over, WC, wall mounted pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail, tiles to walls, wall mounted Dimplex electric heater, extractor and carpet to floor. GUEST BEDROOM Should you wish to have a guest stay with you and there is not space in your apartment, the service charge covers the use of a guest bedroom. COMMUNAL LOUNGE Grove Park has a communal lounge which all owners can use. EXTERNALLY There are pleasant communal grounds around Grove House with parking facilities, shared drying areas and refuse storage points. SERVICE CHARGE There is a monthly service charge of ?139. This provides: an estate manager, insurance of buildings and equipment (but not individual flat contents insurance), window cleaning, water charges, upkeep of common parts (cleaning, refuse disposal, gardening, light and power, communal equipment), property repairs fund contribution, sundry costs including managing agents, fire equipment maintenance, use of guest bedroom, use of communal lounge and a management fee. TENURE The property is believed to be offered Leasehold with Vacant Possession upon completion. The lease is for a term of 150 years dated 1 August 1991. SINKING FUND A sinking fund exists to cover the major items of replacement or repair. Contributions are payable upon the sale of the property calculated on the basis of the purchase price x 0.75% x the length of time in residence. MANAGING AGENTS Anchor Housing Association CONDITIONS Both purchasers and occupants must be a minimum of 55 years old. The Anchor Housing Association may wish to interview any potential purchaser to assess their suitability and answer any further queries. CHARGES All water and sewerage charges are included in the service charge. Individual occupiers are responsible for their own community charges. LOCAL AUTHORITY Durham County Council Tel: 01833 690000. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment only via GSC Grays Tel: 01833 637000. PARTICULARS Particulars written and photographs taken April 2009. You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website. "