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£155,0003 bedroom detached house for sale
Ridgeway, Lanchester, County Durham, DH7
Auction
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Detached house
3 beds
1 bath
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band C
Broadband: Ultra-fast 2000Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Rare Opportunity
- Desirable Location
- Corner Plot
- Front & Rear Gardens
- Views Over Open Fields
- Wrap-Around Garden
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION
Available for Sale by Online Auction 26 February 2026
10:00am - Bidding opens 24 hours prior
Rarely Available! Overlooking open fields to the front this detached property could be transformed into a fabulous forever home. Being one of only three of its type in the cul-de-sac the property would be ideally suited to investors or property developers. Situated on a corner plot overlooking open fields to the front, pleasantly sat within a small cul-de-sac in the popular village of Lanchester.
The property offers good-sized accommodation that is gas centrally heated via a combination boiler and double glazed. The property comprises; entrance porch into hallway, open plan lounge/dining room, kitchen, utility room, two double bedrooms a single bedroom and a bathroom. Externally, there is a garage in the cul-de-sac with a driveway. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and wrap around the property to three sides.
Lanchester has a thriving community and a village centre that offers a good range of local shops, restaurants, public houses and amenities, renowned schools and public transport network. The A691, which runs through the village itself, links to Durham, Consett abd Chester-le-Street, while there are further road links to Northumberland and Tyneside.
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.
MATERIAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material information in property listings Guidance
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
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 & Garage
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
Probate- The property is a probate sale and probate has now been granted.
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: N/A Surface water: N/A
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission – There are no new planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Plans have been declined for the field opposite the property.
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.
Available for Sale by Online Auction 26 February 2026
10:00am - Bidding opens 24 hours prior
Rarely Available! Overlooking open fields to the front this detached property could be transformed into a fabulous forever home. Being one of only three of its type in the cul-de-sac the property would be ideally suited to investors or property developers. Situated on a corner plot overlooking open fields to the front, pleasantly sat within a small cul-de-sac in the popular village of Lanchester.
The property offers good-sized accommodation that is gas centrally heated via a combination boiler and double glazed. The property comprises; entrance porch into hallway, open plan lounge/dining room, kitchen, utility room, two double bedrooms a single bedroom and a bathroom. Externally, there is a garage in the cul-de-sac with a driveway. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and wrap around the property to three sides.
Lanchester has a thriving community and a village centre that offers a good range of local shops, restaurants, public houses and amenities, renowned schools and public transport network. The A691, which runs through the village itself, links to Durham, Consett abd Chester-le-Street, while there are further road links to Northumberland and Tyneside.
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.
MATERIAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material information in property listings Guidance
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
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 & Garage
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
Probate- The property is a probate sale and probate has now been granted.
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: N/A Surface water: N/A
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission – There are no new planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Plans have been declined for the field opposite the property.
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.
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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