Lightfoot Institute, Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7JN
Listed 21 Mar 2026 · Bishop Auckland
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About this home
Lightfoot House is an exceptional conversion that has been thoughtfully designed to blend period character with contemporary living. The building retains a wealth of original charm, enhanced by features such as high ceilings, large light-filled windows and solid wooden internal doors, all complemented by a high-specification finish throughout.
Apartment 5, Lightfoot House is a beautifully presented two-bedroom bungalow-style apartment, offering well-balanced accommodation including a spacious living room, separate kitchen and a modern bathroom. Finished to an excellent standard, the property provides comfortable, low-maintenance living ideally suited to a range of buyers, particularly those looking to downsize without compromising on quality or location.
Situated on Kingsway, the property enjoys a prime town centre position, with Bishop Auckland’s marketplace just a short walk away. A wide range of amenities are immediately accessible, including shops, cafés, restaurants and essential services, making day-to-day living both convenient and enjoyable.
Despite its central setting, the development also benefits from allocated parking, offering practicality for those commuting to surrounding towns and cities.
Further details regarding the lease are to be confirmed.
Material Information Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – Unknown Tenure – Leasehold Property Type – Apartment Property Construction – Standard Electricity Supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains Sewerage – Mains Heating – Mains gas Estimated Mobile phone coverage – EE: good, Three: outstanding, 02: outstanding, Vodafone: outstanding Estimated Broadband Download speeds – Basic: 18mb, Superfast: 80mb Rights & Easements – To be confirmed during the conveyancing process Flood risk – Very low Coastal Erosion – Not applicable Protected Trees – No Conservation area – No Planning Permission – No Accessibility – No accessibility features Mining Area – Situated in a former mining area Selective License Area – No
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Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Council tax band
- TBC
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 0 years left
- Parking
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Bishop Auckland Station0.4 mi
- Shildon Station2.8 mi
- Newton Aycliffe Station4.8 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in DL14 over the last 12 months: terraced £85k · semi-detached £146k · detached £244k · flat £72k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive, Kingsway Bishop Auckland DL14 7JN | Other Freehold | 28 Apr 2026 | £150,000 |
| Lightfoot Institute, Kingsway Bishop Auckland DL14 7JN | Other Freehold | 22 Mar 2024 | £400,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DL14
Buying costs
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Listed by Ryan James Estate Agents, Bishop Auckland on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 21 Mar 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 21/03/2026.
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