Blakeston Hall, Blakeston Lane
- Land size
- 6 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Picturesque 6-Acre Rural Property Located Between Thorpe Thewles & Grindon
- Well-Maintained Gardens, A Small Wood, Orchard, Fresh Water Well
- Features Two Georgian Walled Fields, A Paddock & Ample Hardstanding with Turning Space
- Generous Detached Dormer Home with Spacious Interiors & Large Windows
- Ample Living Space Including Multiple Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms & A Dedicated Workspace
- Commercial Facilities Suitable for Various Ventures (Equestrian, Café, Boutique, Studio)
- Historical Significance as The Site of Blakeston Hall, Partially Destroyed During WWII
- Unique Backdrop for Events & Gatherings
- Easy Access to Local Amenities While Immersed in Captivating Rural Landscapes
- A Rare Opportunity for A Harmonious Blend of Residential Living & Professional Opportunity
Description
Nestled in a picturesque setting between the villages of Thorpe Thewles and Grindon, this stunning rural property spans 6 acres of lush green land, offering an idyllic setting for those seeking a unique home/work lifestyle.
The property boasts well-maintained gardens with a variety of trees and planting that enhance its natural beauty, a small wood, an orchard, a fresh water well, two Georgian walled fields, a paddock and plenty of hardstanding with turning space.
At the centre of this beautiful estate stands a generous detached dormer property, providing lateral living if required. The interior is spacious and bright, featuring large windows that blend the house with its rural setting. With two bathrooms, multiple bedrooms and living areas, it offers ample space for family life as well as the convenience of a dedicated workspace.
In addition to the residential features, the property includes commercial facilities that open up exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs. Whether you envision an equestrian venture, quaint café, a boutique shop, or a creative studio, the versatile spaces can accommodate various business ventures, enabling you to balance work and personal life seamlessly.
Adding to the allure of this property is its historical significance as the site of Blakeston Hall, home to Sir Blakeston, which was partially destroyed during WWII. This heritage element not only elevates its charm but also provides a unique backdrop for events and gatherings.
Surrounded by captivating landscapes, this location embodies the essence of rural England while also having easy access to local amenities.
This 6-acre property is a rare find for those looking to embrace a harmonious blend of residential living and professional opportunity.
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band G
GROUND FLOOR
Reception Hall
Composite entrance door with picture length double glazed window to the front aspect opening to the reception hall with single radiator and laminate flooring.
Living Room
With dual aspect double glazed windows to the front and side aspects, twin radiator, laminate flooring and modern fire surround with electric flame effect fire.
Reception Room Two – Dining Room/Ground Floor Bedroom
(max) With double glazed window to the front and rear aspect, one twin radiator and one single radiator.
Kitchen Diner
With dual aspect double glazed windows to the side and rear aspect and twin radiator. Generous range of wall, drawer, and floor units with complementary worktops, tiled splashbacks, inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, electric hob, high level electric oven and grill, and plumbing for dishwasher.
Utility/Boot Room
With dual aspect double glazed windows to the side and rear aspect, floor units with complementary worktops, space for fridge freezer, plumbing for washing machine and door to the rear garden.
Ground Floor Bedroom
With double glazed window to the front aspect and single radiator.
Ground Floor Bathroom
With double glazed window to the rear aspect, tiled walls, laminate flooring, double walk-in shower enclosure with drench style shower and shower attachment, low level WC, two seater side panelled bath with mixer tap, chrome heated towel rail, spotlights and panelling to ceiling.
Office/Reception Three
including stairs With double glazed window to the rear aspect, single radiator, cupboard under stairs housing oil central heating boiler and airing cupboard.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
With Velux windows to the front and rear aspect, half vaulted ceiling, two single radiators and storage to eaves.
Bedroom One
(max) With double glazed window to the front aspect and single radiator.
Bedroom Two
With double glazed window to the side aspect, single radiator and fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom Three
10'2 x 11'7 (main dimensions) With dual aspect double glazed windows to the front and side aspect, two single radiators and storage to eaves.
First Floor Bathroom
With Velux window to the front aspect, side panelled bath with shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, single radiator, extractor fan and loft access.
EXTERNALLY
Garden Shed/Workshop
With double doors.
Commercial Premises
Entrance
Entrance door with windows to the front aspect opening to reception desk and hall with floor units and access through to office.
Office
Window to the front aspect.
Commercial Unit
including stairs but excluding reception area Access through to kitchenette.
Kitchenette
With wall and drawer units, and stainless steel sink and drainer unit.
Cloakroom/WC
With low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and extractor fan.
First Floor
excluding eaves
Ground Floor Storeroom
Additional Commercial Unit
With up and over garage door access.
Buyers Identification Check(s)
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Michael Poole Estate Agents they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a third party service to verify your identity; this is not a credit check and will have no effect on credit history. The cost of these checks is £36 inc. VAT per buyer, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable.
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band G
AGENTS REF
LJ/LS/STO250341/16062025
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-01
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 72 Homes with Land listings in North East England (5+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Double Glazing, Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- No Wheelchair Access
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway, Gated Parking, Off-Street Parking, Private Parking
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
33 Mbps
Superfast · available to 33% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Rosebrook Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 407
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Wynyard Church of England Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 467
- Type
- Free schools
- Faith
- Church of England
- Hardwick Green Primary Academy1.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 286
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Harrow Gate Academy1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 432
- Type
- Academy converter
- William Cassidi Church of England Aided Primary School2 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 179
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth1.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 580
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Northfield School and Sports College2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,522
- Type
- Community school
- Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,005
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- The Grangefield Academy3.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,004
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- North Shore Academy3.2 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 850
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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