Caroline Street, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, DH5 9DB
Listed 20 May 2022 · Houghton le Spring
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Key features
- One bedroom top apartment
- Independent Living for people over 55yrs
- Dedicated Wellbeing & Compliance Assistant on-site
- Careline - 24hr emergency response service
- Modern fitted kitchen
- Bright living room
- Communal residents' lounge and kitchen
- First floor via communal staircase (no lift)
- Three piece bathroom with wet room shower
- EPC rating B
About this home
Castles & Coasts Housing Association (CCHA) owns and manages more than 7,000 homes across the North of England. CCHA is proud to offer apartments to rent within Independent Living schemes. We are committed to providing excellent services, which are convenient to residents' needs. These services include dedicated on-site Wellbeing & Compliance Assistants, Careline for 24hr emergency response service, and a 24/7 repairs service.
CCHA are delighted to welcome to the market this one bedroom first (top) floor apartment at Caroline Street, suitable for a single/couple household aged 55+.
The property comprises: * Entrance hallway * Bathroom with wet room shower and shower chair, grabrail, wash hand basin, and toilet * One double bedroom with in-built wardrobe * Bright and airy living room * Light and modern fitted kitchen with space for cooker, washer, and fridge freezer * First floor via communal staircase (no lift) * Gas central heating and double glazing
Viewing is highly recommended for this property.
The scheme benefits from: * Secure door entry * Dedicated on-site Wellbeing & Compliance Assistant * Careline - 24hr emergency response service * Cosy communal lounge and kitchen * Recently refurbished communal areas * Ample on street parking * Regular cleaning of communal areas
The location offers: * 2 minute walk to bus stop for regular bus services to Heworth, Sunderland, Royal Hospital, and Houghton-le-Spring. * Within 5 minutes walk of local butchers, Post Office, pharmacy, Tesco Express, Heron Foods, barbers, and a good choice of eateries. * 6 minutes walking distance to Hetton Medical Centre * Hetton Lyons Country Park and Lyons Lake nature site for walks and cycling just 8 minutes walking distance
Restrictions for this property * Exclusively for people ages 55yrs + * You cannot keep any pets or animals in your home without prior written permission * Affordability assessment required
Information about renting from CCHA This property will be allocated in accordance with CCHA's Lettings Policy. More details about the application process can be found on the website.
All offers are based on submission of a suitable landlord's reference or character reference and a successful affordability assessment. Due to changes as a result of the Welfare Reform Act, preference will be given to households who fully occupy or can demonstrate that they are financially able to afford the property.
No deposit is required, however a payment in advance is payable at sign up depending on your payment method and frequency.
Property details
- Property type
- Sheltered Housing
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
- Available from
- Now
- Tenancy
- Long term
- Parking
- On street
- Heating
- Double glazing, Gas central
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
Location
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- Seaham Station4.5 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in DH5 over the last 12 months: terraced £94k · semi-detached £160k · detached £238k · flat £50k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Caroline Street Houghton Le Spring DH5 9DB | Terraced Freehold | 17 Jun 2026 | £39,995 |
| 63 Caroline Street Houghton Le Spring DH5 9DD | Terraced Freehold | 1 Oct 2025 | £110,000 |
| 78 Caroline Street Houghton Le Spring DH5 9DE | Terraced Freehold | 8 Jul 2025 | £40,000 |
| 78 Caroline Street Houghton Le Spring DH5 9DE | Terraced Freehold | 8 Jul 2025 | £37,000 |
| 80 Caroline Street Houghton Le Spring DH5 9DE | Terraced Freehold | 3 Apr 2025 | £35,000 |
| 73 Caroline Street Houghton Le Spring DH5 9DD | Terraced Freehold | 8 Jan 2025 | £32,000 |
| 72 Caroline Street Houghton Le Spring DH5 9DE | Terraced Freehold | 29 Oct 2024 | £62,000 |
| 73 Caroline Street Houghton Le Spring DH5 9DD | Terraced Freehold | 25 Sept 2024 | £32,500 |
| 51 Caroline Street Houghton Le Spring DH5 9DD | Terraced Freehold | 26 Jul 2024 | £70,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DH5
Renting costs
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Listed by CASTLES & COASTS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED, Castles and Coasts Re-Lets on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 20 May 2022; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 30/03/2023.
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