Plot for sale

For Sale by Public Online Auction 29th January 2026

An invidivual building plot available with planning permission approved for a large four bedroom detached house with a double garage, situated on the Old School Close development at Highfield, Rowlands Gill. This particular plot is situated at the head of the cul-de-sac with a good size rear garden.

Old School Close is a superb new development of 13, three & four bedroomed detached houses, situated on the outskirts of Rowlands Gill.

All the properties are to be built in stone and have good size plots.

Rowlands Gill has good village facilities including shops, a Tesco supermarket and Gibside Hall and grounds. Nearby High Spen offers further village amenities including a butcher’s shop, a farm shop, a renowned tea room and a primary school. There is a local bus route to Newcastle and the Metro Centre (within 10 miles and 7 miles respectively), beautiful surrounding countryside and attractions that include Chopwell Woods, Garesfield Golf Club and the picturesque Derwent Walk – an area renowned for the majestic Red Kites. It is approximately 8 miles from Consett, 11 Miles from Newcastle and 17 miles from Durham

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 1.

PART A
Local Authority – Gateshead
Council Tax Band – To be Confirmed
Tenure – Freehold

PART B
Property Type – Detached
Property Construction – Standard modern stone construction
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

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 – NA
Conservation Area – NA
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low, Surface water: Very Low.
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission – Approved for Detached house
Accessibility/Adaptations – NA
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.

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