Riverside, South Church, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6XT
Listed 9 Sept 2026 · price reduced 21 Oct 2026 · Bishop Auckland
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Key features
- FOUR BEDROOMS
- DETACHED FAMILY HOME
- CONVERTED GARAGE
- ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
- SPACIOUS ROOMS THROUGHOUT
- SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION
- EPC GRADE C
About this home
Stunning four (potentially five) bedroomed detached family home with NO ONWARD CHAIN, situated on Riverside, a quiet cul de sac, in a highly sought after residential development in South Church, complete with a large paved driveway, converted garage and a substantial tiered rear garden. Originally built by Mclean homes, the property is located approx. 1 mile away from Bishop Auckland's town centre, providing access to a wide range of amenities, including supermarkets, restaurants, healthcare services and both primary and secondary schools. There is also an extensive public transport system which provides access to not only the surrounding towns and villages but to further afield places such as Darlington, Durham, Newcastle and York. For commuters, both the A688 and the A689 which lead to the A1 (M) both North and South are easily accessible.
In brief, the property comprises; an entrance hall leading into the living room, kitchen/dining room, additional reception room, snug, conservatory and cloakroom to the ground floor. The first floor consists of the master bedroom with ensuite, three further bedrooms and family bathroom. Externally, there is large driveway to the front allowing off street parking for multiple cars. To the rear, there is an enviably sized garden, fully enclosed and set over multiple levels with patio and decking spaces ideal for outdoor seating and furniture, along with lawned areas hosting mature foliage.
Living Room - 5.0 x 3.6 (16'4" x 11'9") - Bright and spacious living room situated to the rear of the property offering plenty of space for furniture, benefiting from neutral decor, wall-mounted electric fire, bay window and French doors leading into the rear garden.
Kitchen/Dining Room - 4.0 x 2.9 (13'1" x 9'6") - The modern kitchen is fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units, complementing work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and sink/drainer along with an integrated electric oven, gas hob and overhead extractor hood. Further space remains available for further free standing appliances and a dining table and chairs. Patio door leads into the conservatory.
Reception Room/Bedroom Five - 5.3 x 2.39 (17'4" x 7'10") - The additional reception room is located to the front of the property and could be used for a variety of purposes such as a formal dining room, home office or additional bedroom. Featuring modern decor and large window allowing lots of natural light.
Snug - 3.36 x 2.63 (11'0" x 8'7") - The snug is another great reception space with ample space for furniture, modern decor and dual windows to the front elevation allowing lots of natural light.
Conservatory - 3.9 x 2.9 (12'9" x 9'6") - The conservatory is a great addition to the property with panoramic windows overlooking the rear garden.
Cloakroom - 1.6 x 1.0 (5'2" x 3'3") - Ground floor cloakroom fitted with WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.
Master Bedroom - 3.4 x 2.99 (11'1" x 9'9") - Generously sized master bedroom located to the front of the property with space for a king-sized bed and further furniture, benefiting from neutral decor, fitted wardrobes with sliding doors and large window allowing lots of natural light. Access leads into the ensuite.
Ensuite - 1.9 x 1.5 (6'2" x 4'11") - The ensuite bathroom is fitted with a corner shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin set within a vanity unit.
Bedroom Two - 3.19 x 3.0 (10'5" x 9'10") - Another well-proportioned double bedroom with lots of space for furniture, fitted wardrobes, neutral decor and window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom Three - 3.3 x 3.0 (10'9" x 9'10") - Bedroom three is a third large double bedroom with window to the rear.
Bedroom Four - 2.93 x 3.66 (9'7" x 12'0") - A substantial single bedroom with neutral decor and dual windows to the front elevation.
Bathroom - 2.3 x 1.45 (7'6" x 4'9") - Modern family bathroom, recently renovated, fitted with a panelled bath with overhead and rainfall shower, heated towel rail, WC and wash hand basin.
External - Externally, there is large driveway to the front allowing off street parking for multiple cars. To the rear, there is an enviably sized garden, fully enclosed and set over multiple levels with patio and decking spaces ideal for outdoor seating and furniture, along with lawned areas hosting mature foliage.
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Size
- 1,346 sq ft / 125 sq m
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Gas central
Floorplan
Location
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- Bishop Auckland Station0.7 mi
- Shildon Station2.1 mi
- Newton Aycliffe Station4.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Riverside Bishop Auckland DL14 6XT | Detached Freehold | 10 Apr 2026 | £253,500 |
| 50 Riverside Bishop Auckland DL14 6XT | Detached Freehold | 19 Nov 2025 | £287,500 |
| 24 Riverside Bishop Auckland DL14 6XT | Detached Freehold | 31 Oct 2025 | £190,000 |
| 25 Riverside Bishop Auckland DL14 6XT | Detached Freehold | 7 Aug 2025 | £250,000 |
| 53 Riverside Bishop Auckland DL14 6XT | Detached Freehold | 27 Jun 2025 | £275,000 |
| 34 Riverside Bishop Auckland DL14 6XT | Detached Freehold | 17 Apr 2025 | £220,000 |
| 47 Riverside Bishop Auckland DL14 6XT | Detached Freehold | 10 Jan 2025 | £250,000 |
| 54 Riverside Bishop Auckland DL14 6XT | Detached Freehold | 5 Dec 2024 | £235,000 |
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 Hunters, Bishop Auckland on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 9 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 21/10/2026.
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