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The Firs, Kimblesworth, Chester Le Street
For sale
£96,500

The Firs, Kimblesworth, Chester Le Street, DH2 3NX

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 9 days ago · Durham

How the price compares

This home£96,500
Median 2 bed in DH2£150k26 homes listed · £224 per sq ft
Difference-36%below the area median

Key features

  • NO CHAIN
  • OVER 100 YEARS LEFT ON LEASE
  • SUPERBLY WELL PRESENTED
  • EXCELLENT CONDITION
  • COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS
  • ALLOCATED CAR PARKING
  • READY TO MOVE INTO
  • FIRST FLOOR FLAT
  • VIEWING RECOMMENDED

About this home

* NO CHAIN * OVER 100 YEARS LEFT ON LEASE * SUPERBLY WELL PRESENTED * EXCELLENT CONDITION * COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS * ALLOCATED CAR PARKING * READY TO MOVE INTO *

Available with no onward chain is this superbly well presented two bedroom first floor apartment.

Situated within a modern development in Kimblesworth, the apartment offers exceptionally spacious accommodation finished to a high standard throughout. It benefits from allocated car parking, visitor parking, and a secure intercom entry system. The floor plan comprises: hallway, 2 large storage cupboards, generous lounge measuring over 20ft with bay window, attractive fitted kitchen with integral appliances, two double bedrooms, and a modern white suite bathroom.

Kimblesworth is a well-placed village surrounded by countryside yet only a short drive from Chester-le-Street and Durham City, both offering a wide range of shops, restaurants and amenities. There are nearby bus routes and superb access to the A1(M) and A167 for commuting across the region, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and Durham. The location also provides access to schools, Durham university, leisure facilities, and picturesque walking routes.

Viewing comes highly recommended.

Hallway - 3.1 x 2.55 (10'2" x 8'4") -

Living Room - 6.17 x 3.14 (20'2" x 10'3") -

Kitchen - 3.83 x 2.04 (12'6" x 6'8") -

Bedroom One - 4.34 x 3.62 (14'2" x 11'10") -

Bedroom Two - 4.34 x 2.80 (14'2" x 9'2") -

Bathroom - 2.14 x 1.95 (7'0" x 6'4") -

Agent's Notes - Tenure: Leasehold – 104 years remaining. The ground rent is £150 per year and the service charge is £1047.76 per year. Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band A - Approx. £1,701p.a Energy Rating: C

Property Construction – Understood to be of standard construction. Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan. All measurements are provided for guidance only. Gas Supply – Mains Electricity Supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas Central Heating 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 recommend that the purchaser instructs a chartered surveyor to confirm this. Restrictions – Any covenants affecting the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register, which is available for inspection. Selective Licensing Area – No. Probate – Not applicable. Rights & Easements – None known. Flood Risk – Please refer to the GOV.UK website: Coastal Erosion – Please refer to the GOV.UK website: Protected Trees – None known. Planning Permission – We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate area that would materially affect the property. Accessibility/Adaptations – None known. Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area. Further searches may be required by your legal representative. Disclaimer: Our particulars have been prepared in good faith using publicly available information and details provided by the vendor prior to marketing. Verification of this information, together with any additional details relating to Material Information Parts A, B and C, should be obtained from your legal representative or the relevant authorities before making any financial commitment. Robinsons accepts no liability for information that is subsequently amended or for any unintentional errors or omissions. HMRC Compliance: Anti-money laundering regulations require estate agents to carry out identity checks on purchasers once an offer has been accepted. These checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property. An administration fee of £60 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying out these checks.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
A
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
104 years left
Ground rent
£150 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Parking
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Chester-le-Street Station2.6 mi
  • Durham Station2.8 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in DH2 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £173k · terraced £117k · detached £320k · flat £86k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
18 The Firs
Chester Le Street DH2 3NX
Flat
Leasehold
17 Apr 2025£99,950
15 The Firs
Chester Le Street DH2 3NX
Flat
Leasehold
18 Nov 2024£82,000
11 The Firs
Chester Le Street DH2 3NX
Flat
Leasehold
4 Oct 2024£86,000
9 The Firs
Chester Le Street DH2 3NX
Flat
Leasehold
24 Jan 2024£86,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DH2

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£483£9,650 deposit · £86,850 loan
Stamp Duty£0England 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 Robinsons, Chester Le Street on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 30 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 30/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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