Skip to content
1 / 14 · Picture No. 19
Picture No. 19
For saleReduced 12 Aug 2026
£135,000Guide price

The Close, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 0DS

1bedroom
1bathroom
Bungalowtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 30 May 2025 · price reduced 12 Aug 2026 · Consett

How the price compares

This home£135,000
Median 1 bed in DH8£125k4 homes listed
Difference+8%above the area median

Key features

  • Detached Bungalow
  • Desirable Location
  • Driveway
  • Front & Rear Garden
  • No Forward Chain
  • Vacant Possession

About this home

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.

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.

Property details

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

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

Skip map

1 on this map

  • 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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
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

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£675£13,500 deposit · £121,500 loan
Stamp Duty£200England 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 May 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 12/08/2026.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference CNS250226. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by J W Wood, Consett. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

Similar homes nearby

See all