Sherwood Close, Shotley Bridge, County Durham, DH8 0TX
Listed 21 Sept 2026 · Consett
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Key features
- Stunning Garden
- Garage
- Two Living Areas
- Beautiful Kitchen Diner
- En-Suite
- Fitted Wardropes
- Cul-De-Sac Position
About this home
Set within a prestigious estate in Shotley Bridge, tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on Sherwood Close, this substantial five-bedroom family home offers generous living accommodation, excellent outdoor space and a superb setting. Ideal for growing families or those seeking a larger home, the property is ideally positioned close to the local pubs, shops and highly regarded schools, whilst enjoying a peaceful residential location.
Downstairs, the property opens into a grand entrance hallway with excellent storage options and access to the principal living accommodation. The house-length living room provides an impressive space for relaxing and entertaining, with ample room for a range of furniture.
The large modern kitchen/diner is particularly well suited to family life, featuring a wealth of fitted units providing excellent storage, generous worktop space and French doors opening directly onto the rear garden. There is also a downstairs WC, utility area, and a cosy snug/second sitting room, providing valuable additional living space and flexibility for a growing family.
Upstairs, there are five well-proportioned bedrooms, with four of the five offering good-sized double accommodation. Each benefits from either fitted wardrobes or useful built-in storage cupboards. The principal bedroom further benefits from its own en-suite shower room, while a family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
Externally, the property continues to impress, with off-street parking, a garage providing excellent additional storage, and a truly stunning rear garden. The garden offers a large lawned area, a generous patio ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, plus a raised section incorporating a workshop/summerhouse, creating a versatile space for hobbies, working from home or enjoying the garden throughout the year.
A substantial five-bedroom family home, offering generous and versatile accommodation both inside and out, in one of Shotley Bridge's sought-after residential settings.
Sherwood Close is situated off Ascot Road at the edge of the popular 'Racecourse' estate in Shotley Bridge, just off Snowsgreen Road and approximately three-quarters-of-a-mile from the village centre, where there is an excellent range of local boutiques and other shopping and recreational facilities. It is also well placed for access to Consett town centre, and to the regional centres of Durham and Newcastle - both within 16 miles - via the A691 and A694 or A692 respectively. There are local countryside walks, including the nearby Derwent Walk, and cycle routes, such as the Coast-to-Coast, within the area, while there is also access to Northumberland across the River Derwent and along the nearby A68.
MATERIAL INFORMATION:
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PART A Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – E 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 (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- Off Street 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 Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction Conservation Area – N/A Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very low Surface water: Very Low Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees - NA 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
- E
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Stocksfield Station5.9 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sherwood Close Consett DH8 0TX | Detached Freehold | 6 May 2026 | £450,000 |
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
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 21 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 21/09/2026.
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