West Acre, Consett, Durham

Listed 30 May 2025 · price reduced 12 Aug 2026 · Consett
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION on 10th December 2026
Available for Sale by Online Auction 10:00am - Bidding opens 24 hours prior
Situated on a generous plot in a sought after cul-de-sac, a detached bungalow available with vacant possession and no forward chain.
The property is ideal for retirement purchasers and has uPVC double glazing, gas central heating and requires some updating. The accommodation comprises: Entrance porch into hall, lounge, kitchen diner, double bedroom and a bathroom. There is a large driveway to the front mature gardens to both the front and rear.
The bungalow is situated within easy reach of the excellent local shopping and recreational facilities within Shotley Bridge and nearby Blackhill. It is also within a mile-and-a-half of Consett town centre, and there are convenient road links to the regional centres of Durham, Tyneside and Northumberland.
Agent Note: Being sold subject to Probate which has been granted
Each auction property is offered at a guide price and is also subject to a reserve price. The guide price is the level where the bidding will commence. The reserve price is the sellers minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price, which may be up to 10% higher than the guide price, is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. The successful buyer pays a £2000+vat (Total £2400) Auction Administration Fee. OPTION 2.
Material Information- 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 Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply - Mains Sewerage – Mains
Heating - Gas Fired boiler with radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website.
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website. Parking: Driveway Restrictions: There are restrictive covenants in the title, details available on request. 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 Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – very low risk Coastal Erosion - NA Protected Trees – NA Conservation area – NO Planning Permission – NA Accessibility – The property has not been altered for accessibility Mining Area – Historical mining area Selective License Area – No.
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.
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Median sold prices in DH8 over the last 12 months: terraced £113k · semi-detached £160k · detached £285k · flat £71k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 The Close Consett DH8 0DS | Detached Freehold | 21 Feb 2025 | £325,000 |
| 22 The Close Consett DH8 0DS | Detached Freehold | 13 Feb 2025 | £210,000 |
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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 May 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 12/08/2026.
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