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For sale
£285,000

Freemans Quay, Durham, DH1 1SW

2bedrooms
2bathrooms
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 24 Aug 2026 · Durham

How the price compares

This home£285,000
Median 2 bed in DH1£170k59 homes listed · £285 per sq ft
Difference+68%above the area median

Key features

  • LUXURY CITY PENTHOUSE
  • SECURE ENTRY SYSTEM
  • LIFTS TO ALL FLOORS
  • BALCONY VIEW VIEWS
  • UNDERGROUND PARKING

About this home

Ben Charles are delighted to offer this modern, two bedroom penthouse apartment to the sales market. The chain free accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance hallway, open plan living dining kitchen area, two bedrooms, master with en-suite facilities and a family bathroom. Externally there is a balcony and allocated parking. Freemans Quay is located in the heart of the city within comfortable walking distance of the wide range of professional, recreational and retail services available in historic Durham City. The property has been finished to an extremely high standard and is situated in a well-established area near to the river. The area is serviced by excellent transportation links being within close proximity to both Durham bus and rail stations and further benefits from easy access to the A1(M) for commuting purposes. Early viewing is recommended.Disclaimer: Our details have been compiled in good faith using publicly available sources and information obtained from the vendor prior to marketing. Verification and clarification of this information, along with any further details concerning Material Information parts A, B & C, should be sought from a legal representative or appropriate authorities before making any financial commitments. Ben Charles Ltd cannot accept liability for any information provided subsequent amendments or unintentional errors or omissions.

Entrance Hallway Entrance door, electric wall heater and storage cupboard.

Living/Dining/Kitchen 3.69m x 6.44m Fitted wall and base units with coordinating work surfaces, single drainer sink unit, integrated electric oven, integrated electric hob, extractor hood, integrated dishwasher, integrated washing machine, fridge freezer, partially tiled walls, two electric wall heaters, three double glazed windows to side and double glazed windows and door to balcony.

Master Bedroom 3.35m x 3.61m Double glazed window to rear, fitted wardrobes and electric wall heater.

En-Suite Shower Room 1.67m x 2.08m Three piece suite comprising wash hand basin in vanity unit, step in shower, low level WC, tiled walls, tiled floor and heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two 2.61m x 3.88m Double glazed window to rear, electric wall heater and sliding door to living room.

Bathroom 2.51m x 1.74m White three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin in vanity unit, low level WC, tiled walls, tiled floor, heated towel rail and extractor fan.

Parking Single allocated parking space in garage.

EPC Rating C

Note Currently let and for sale with a sitting tenant paying £2000pcm.

Agent Notes Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band D Tenure: Leasehold Estate Management Charge – None, service charge below. Property Construction – Standard Gas Supply - None. Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains Sewerage – Mains Heating – Electric Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website Estimated Broadband Download speeds – Please refer to the Ofcom Website Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the service of a charted surveyor to confirm. Restrictions – Yes there can be restrictions which can be reviewed on the Land Registry Title Register upon request. Selective licensing area – No

Agent Notes Cont. Rights & Easements – None known Flood risk – Refer to the Gov website Coastal Erosion – Refer to the Gov website Protected Trees – None known Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of, we would advise to check with solicitors Accessibility/Adaptations – None known Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required by your legal representative

Lease Information Ground Rent £300pa Service Charges £4,000pa which includes water rates and caretaker.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
TBC
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
0 years left
Ground rent
£300 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£4,000 per year
Parking
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Durham Station0.3 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in DH1 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £212k · detached £385k · terraced £210k · flat £115k.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DH1

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,426£28,500 deposit · £256,500 loan
Stamp Duty£4,250England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Ben Charles, Durham on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 24 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 24/08/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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