14, The Elms, Chester Le Street, DH2 3EJ

The Elms is a stunning and unique modern development of specialist high-quality homes, specifically designed for people aged 55 and over. The entire scheme provides 52 high quality one and two bedroom apartments and 6 two bedroom bungalows. It offers independent living, set within landscaped gardens with the comfort of 24-hour access to care and support services and a range of communal facilities.

£101,250 for 75% Share of ownership. No rent payable on remaining share

This outstanding apartment features a hall with storage, a 16 ft lounge with door to a good size private southerly facing balcony with views over Chester le Street, fitted modern kitchen, spacious bedrooms and a large shower room/wc. The specification of the apartment includes double glazing, underfloor heating and Sky TV.

The attractive design of the main building has incorporated outstanding energy efficiency and stunning design features. An impressive range of facilities is provided, including security access with intercom entry, lifts, spacious Residents Lounge with several additional communal informal lounge areas, on-site cafe open daily providing homemade meals and snacks, IT suite with computers and internet access, on-site hairdressing salon and treatment room, laundry facilities, guest Bedroom suites and cycle and motorised scooter store with charging points. There are extensive parking areas and communal gardens which also feature a fully accessible allotment area.

This impressive modern development offers immediate access to the town's many shops, restaurants and leisure facilities and is therefore ideally placed close to public transport facilities linking all major regional centres including Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland. Chester le Street's nearby railway station is situated on the main East Coast railway line linking London and Edinburgh.