6 bedroom detached house
Auction
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Detached house
6 beds
2 baths
7.30 acre(s)
EPC rating: F
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band A
Broadband: Basic 18Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Substantial detached family home
- 7.3 acres of land
- 4 reception rooms
- 6 bedrooms
- Bathroom & shower room
- Double garage and ample parking
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For sale by auction 29th August 2024
Brackenhill House is a substantial individually designed and built detached family home occupying a private site of approximately 7.3 acres.
It is an imposing property accessed via double gates and a sweeping drive and provides accommodation briefly comprising: entrance lobby, large reception hall, lounge, sitting room, dining room, conservatory, study, breakfast room, kitchen and utility room. A large landing leads to 6 bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. There are two staircases including a feature turned staircase off the reception hall and also a rear staircase.
Planning permission (application number DM/18/02928/RM) for the erection of 6 executive dwellings was granted under appeal on the 2nd October 2019. This has lapsed and has not been re-applied for. Details are available through the following link to Durham County Council website
The property is located in a well known area of Shotton Colliery and offers easy access to a range of local amenities including shops and schools. There are excellent transport links to surrounding areas including Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle and Teesside and is in close proximity to the East Durham coastline.
Agent notes:
Council tax: Band A
Tenure: Freehold
Utilities: Mains electricity, water and sewerage. Oil fired central heating.
Mobile Phone Signal: Coverage from major networks.
Broadband Estimated speed:
Standard 4 Mbps
Superfast 45 Mbps
Flood Risk: Rivers & Seas - No Risk, Surface Water - Very Low.
Covenants: further information regarding covenants will be available in the legal pack.
Mining: Please note this property is situated in a former mining area.
This property is in a selective licensing area, further information can be found here:
Disclaimer 1
None of the services have been tested.
Measurements, where given, are approximate and for descriptive purposes only. Boundaries cannot be guaranteed and must be checked by solicitors prior to exchanging contracts. The details are provided in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No member of staff has any authority to make or give representation or warranty in relation to this property. For sale by auction see
Disclaimer 2
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. At your request we can refer you to a North East based Solicitor from our panel. It is your decision whether you choose to deal with them, should you decide to use them you should know that we would receive a referral fee of £120 including VAT from them for the recommendation.
Disclaimer 3
Details of the tenure will be available in the legal pack, however we recommend all potential buyers take legal advice and satisfy their requirements prior to purchase.
Brackenhill House is a substantial individually designed and built detached family home occupying a private site of approximately 7.3 acres.
It is an imposing property accessed via double gates and a sweeping drive and provides accommodation briefly comprising: entrance lobby, large reception hall, lounge, sitting room, dining room, conservatory, study, breakfast room, kitchen and utility room. A large landing leads to 6 bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. There are two staircases including a feature turned staircase off the reception hall and also a rear staircase.
Planning permission (application number DM/18/02928/RM) for the erection of 6 executive dwellings was granted under appeal on the 2nd October 2019. This has lapsed and has not been re-applied for. Details are available through the following link to Durham County Council website
The property is located in a well known area of Shotton Colliery and offers easy access to a range of local amenities including shops and schools. There are excellent transport links to surrounding areas including Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle and Teesside and is in close proximity to the East Durham coastline.
Agent notes:
Council tax: Band A
Tenure: Freehold
Utilities: Mains electricity, water and sewerage. Oil fired central heating.
Mobile Phone Signal: Coverage from major networks.
Broadband Estimated speed:
Standard 4 Mbps
Superfast 45 Mbps
Flood Risk: Rivers & Seas - No Risk, Surface Water - Very Low.
Covenants: further information regarding covenants will be available in the legal pack.
Mining: Please note this property is situated in a former mining area.
This property is in a selective licensing area, further information can be found here:
Disclaimer 1
None of the services have been tested.
Measurements, where given, are approximate and for descriptive purposes only. Boundaries cannot be guaranteed and must be checked by solicitors prior to exchanging contracts. The details are provided in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No member of staff has any authority to make or give representation or warranty in relation to this property. For sale by auction see
Disclaimer 2
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. At your request we can refer you to a North East based Solicitor from our panel. It is your decision whether you choose to deal with them, should you decide to use them you should know that we would receive a referral fee of £120 including VAT from them for the recommendation.
Disclaimer 3
Details of the tenure will be available in the legal pack, however we recommend all potential buyers take legal advice and satisfy their requirements prior to purchase.
About this agent

JW Wood are award winning independent Estate Agents who have been serving County Durham for over 100 years. With six offices across the county, our expert professional staff are on hand to help with any of your property needs. We offer a comprehensive service in all property matters, including Sales, Lettings, Auctions, Commercial properties, Professional Surveys & Valuations, Conveyancing, Independent Mortgages, Relocation Services and Removals. Whatever your property needs, JW Wood have the knowledge and experience to meet your requirements. We continuously improve, invest and innovate to offer our customers the best possible service from a modern estate agency. We are a traditional a family based company founded in 1910 but we take a very modern approach to our business using cutting edge technology backed up by experienced, well trained staff. Our residential sales team in our Durham Office alone have over 200 years combined experience between them! Regulated by the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors we are dedicated to highest standards in customer service, and we are delighted that many of our clients return to us, or recommend us to their friends, as a result of the service they received. We aim to be Number one in County Durham and Darlington and recently were awarded North East Agent of the year 2014 by Relocation Agent Network.



































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