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For saleReduced 2 Oct 2026
£260,000Guide price

Castlehills, Castleside, Consett, DH8 9RL

5bedrooms
3bathrooms
Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 30 Aug 2026 · price reduced 2 Oct 2026 · Consett

How the price compares

This home£260,000
Median 5 bed in DH8£460k14 homes listed · £242 per sq ft
Difference-43%below the area median

Key features

  • Large Back Garden
  • Fantastic Games Room
  • Separate Dining Room
  • Modern Kitchen
  • Five Bedrooms
  • En-Suite

About this home

Available for Sale by Online Auction on 10th December 2026

Stunning five-bedroom detached family home, enviably positioned backing directly onto woodland and boasting a substantial rear garden, excellent outdoor space and off-street parking for multiple vehicles. Offering impressive and versatile living accommodation throughout, this fantastic property is perfectly suited to growing or established families and provides a rare combination of space, privacy and beautiful surroundings.

The ground floor briefly comprises an entrance porch with guest W.C., leading into a well-presented lounge area. There is also a separate dining room with French doors opening directly onto the rear garden, creating a fantastic space for entertaining and family dining. The modern kitchen features a useful breakfast bar, ample storage and workspace, under-stairs storage and direct access to the garden.

One of the standout features of the property is the large entertainment room with modern full size pool table, bar, dartboard and sofas with tv and gaming area. Offering exceptional versatility and generous proportions, this impressive room really needs to be seen in person to be fully appreciated and could be utilised in a variety of ways to suit the needs of the new owners.

To the first floor are five double bedrooms, with four of the five offering comfortable double-bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite, with the remaining bedrooms served by a modern family bathroom. Additionally there is access to the loft with steps, the loft is fully insulated and boarded.

Externally, the property offers a fantastic amount of outdoor space, with off-street parking for multiple vehicles to the front. To the rear is a substantial family-sized garden, featuring a raised decked area with steps leading down to a large lawned garden. The garden enjoys a particularly private aspect, being unoverlooked to the rear and backing directly onto woodland, creating a peaceful and attractive setting.

With its five bedrooms, exceptional additional living space, substantial garden and woodland outlook, this is a truly impressive family home that offers space and versatility in abundance.

Castlehills is a sought after estate within the popular village of Castleside, which has some local facilities and is situated just off the A68, which links Darlington to the south and Northumberland to the north. It is approximately two-and-a-half miles from Consett town centre, which has a more comprehensive range of amenities and is accessible by bus from Consett road at the edge of the estate.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material information in property listings Guidance

PART A Local Authority - Durham County Council Council Tax Band - C

Tenure - Freehold

PART B Property Type - Detached Property Construction - Standard Number & Types of Rooms - Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls Gas Supply - Mains Electricity supply - Mains Water Supply - Mains (not / metered)

Sewerage - Mains

Heating - Gas fired central heating via radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage - Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds - please refer to the Ofcom Website –

Parking -

PART C Building Safety - (The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm)

Restrictions - Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection. Selective licencing area – No / Y Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction Conservation Area –

Probate- The sale of the property is subject to obtaining probate/ The property is a probate sale and probate has been obtained Rights & Easements- NONE Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Surface water: Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees – N/A Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Or planning details that are known Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.

No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions.

Furthermore, J W Wood are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, please do seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.

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Property details

Property type
Detached
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Picture No. 37

Location

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  • Stocksfield Station7.9 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in DH8 over the last 12 months: terraced £113k · semi-detached £160k · detached £285k · flat £71k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
26 Castle Hills
Consett DH8 9RL
Semi-detached
Freehold
17 Apr 2026£220,000
9 Castle Hills
Consett DH8 9RL
Semi-detached
Freehold
5 Dec 2025£152,000
66 Castle Hills
Consett DH8 9RL
Detached
Freehold
18 Aug 2025£170,000
51 Castle Hills
Consett DH8 9RL
Detached
Freehold
28 Apr 2025£290,000
41 Castle Hills
Consett DH8 9RL
Detached
Freehold
13 Dec 2024£302,000
8 Castle Hills
Consett DH8 9RL
Semi-detached
Freehold
18 Nov 2024£160,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DH8

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,301£26,000 deposit · £234,000 loan
Stamp Duty£3,000England 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 J W Wood, Consett on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 30 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 02/10/2026.

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