Listed for £695,000
March 23, 2026
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There are also four ground-floor double bedrooms, two of which have en suite shower rooms, plus a family bathroom.
Services: Mains water, electric and drainage
Outside
The property is accessed via a lane off the village green, with electric gates opening to the driveway, with ample parking for several vehicles. The garden includes the central courtyard, with its patio area, pathways, lawn and various shrubs and flowering perennials, as well as a workshop or garden store with electric. Meanwhile, at the rear there is a sunny west-facing garden, which includes a private patio, a generous area of lawn, border hedgerows, shrubs and trees and a garden studio, as well as a storage shed, a polytunnel and a chicken run.
Location
The property is set in a desirable position in West Auckland, moments from the stunning surrounding countryside yet within easy reach of the amenities and facilities of Bishop Auckland. West Auckland has various shops, restaurants and cafés, as well as two primary schools, while there are further amenities in Bishop Auckland, including a choice of shops, independent retailers and supermarkets, as well as leisure facilities. The local area is ideal for walking, cycling and riding and many of the North Pennines’ magnificent hills and landscapes are within easy reach. These include Cross Fell and the beautiful High Force waterfall. Golf is available at Bishop Auckland Golf Club.
Auckland Castle, also known as Auckland Palace, is a historic residence in Bishop Auckland and a major cultural and tourist attraction, situated about 4 miles away. Built around 1183 it served as the residence of the Bishops of Durham for over 900 years and is surrounded by an 800-acre deer park featuring medieval landscape elements, fishponds, and woodland paths.
The A68 provides connections to Consett, Hexham, Darlington, Carlisle and Newcastle upon Tyne. There is also a mainline station at Bishop Auckland.