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Ascot Court, Leeholme, Bishop Auckland

Land size
1.5 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE
  • INCLUDES APPROX 1.5 ACRES LAND
  • CONSERVATORY
  • STUNNING VIEWS

Description

Located in the village of Leeholme, this exquisite four-bedroom detached family home at Ascot Court offers a perfect blend of modern living and countryside charm. Set within a small development of similar style properties, this residence boasts approximately one acre of paddock land to the rear, making it an ideal choice for those seeking space and tranquillity.

The property is beautifully presented throughout, featuring a spacious through living and dining room that serves as the heart of the home. A focal point fireplace adds warmth and character, while French doors lead seamlessly into a delightful conservatory, perfect for enjoying the surrounding views. The fitted kitchen, complete with a utility room, provides both functionality and style, catering to the needs of family life.

The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room, ensuring privacy and convenience, while the additional bedrooms offer ample space for family or guests. The attractive landscaped gardens at the rear are a true highlight, providing a serene outdoor space to relax and entertain, with the adjoining grass paddock enhancing the rural feel and offering potential for various uses. To the side of the property there is vehicle access with a hard standing behind double gates.

Leeholme is conveniently located just off the A689, providing excellent access to nearby Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe, as well as the A167 and A1M for those commuting further afield. This property presents a wonderful opportunity for families looking to enjoy a peaceful village lifestyle while remaining well-connected to local amenities and transport links. Don’t miss the chance to make this stunning home your own.

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall -

Lounge/Dining Room - 6.96m x 3.96m (22'10 x 13'0) -

Conservatory - 4.95m x 3.56m maximum (16'3 x 11'8 maximum) -

Kitchen - 3.56m x 2.74 (11'8" x 8'11") -

Utility - 2.72m x 2.08m (8'11 x 6'10) -

Wc -

First Floor -

Landing -

Bedroom 1 - 3.84m x 3.66m maximum (12'7 x 12'0 maximum) -

Ensuite -

Bedroom 2 - 4.11m x 2.72m (13'6 x 8'11) -

Bedroom 3 - 3.78m x 3.18m (12'5 x 10'5) -

Bedroom 4 - 2.90m x 2.11m maximum (9'6 x 6'11 maximum) -

Bathroom -

External -

Agents Notes - Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band C - Approx. £2268 p.a
Tenure: Freehold
Property Construction – Standard
Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements are for guidance only
Gas Supply - Mains
Electricity supply – Mains
Water Supply – Mains (metered)
Sewerage – Mains
Heating – Gas Central Heating
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website -
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –

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 within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – N/A
Probate – N/A
Rights & Easements – Unknown
Flood risk – refer to the Gov website -
Coastal Erosion – refer to the Gov website -
Protected Trees – Unknown
Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of.
Check with seller. Accessibility/Adaptations – any alterations or conversions etc.
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required by your legal representative.

Disclaimer: Our details have been compiled in good faith using publicly available sources and information obtained from the vendor prior to marketing. Verification and clarification of this information, along with any further details concerning Material Information parts A, B & C, should be sought from a legal representative or appropriate authorities before making any financial commitments. Robinsons cannot accept liability for any information provided subsequent amendments or unintentional errors or omissions.

HMRC Compliance requires all estate agents to carry out identity checks on their customers, including buyers once their offer has been accepted. These checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property. An administration fee of £30 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying 0ut these checks.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
C
Date Posted
2026-04-22

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 204 Homes with Land listings in North East England (1+ acres).

This Property£226,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £65,417 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon809 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    100
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Victoria Lane Academy813 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    155
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Kirk Merrington Primary School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    180
    Type
    Community school
  • Prince Bishops Community Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Middlestone Moor Academy1.8 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    265
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Whitworth Park Academy2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    996
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Ferryhill School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    727
    Type
    Academy converter
  • King James I Academy Bishop Auckland2.2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    936
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bishop Barrington Academy3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    599
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,229
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

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

Sainsburys Coundon Local, Coundon891 metres
EG Binchester, Binchester1.3 miles
Spar Parkhead Service Station, Coudongate1.3 miles

GP surgery

Hallgarth Surgery2.4 miles

Pharmacy

Coundon Pharmacy839 metres

Hospital

Bishop Auckland Hospital2.6 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces42 metres

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

Bishop Auckland Rail Station2.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Hereford Street159 metres

Typical drive times

Shildon7 min · 3.6 miles
Ferryhill6 min · 3.4 miles
Spennymoor5 min · 3.2 miles
Durham (city)16 min · 9.9 miles
Bishop Auckland7 min · 3 miles

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

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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