The Glittering Star, Stonebridge, Darlington, Durham DL1 1PB

For sale by Auction on 26 May 2026.

OF INTEREST TO DEVELOPERS - Substantial former pub premises with residential space above and a separate former retail unit attached, positioned in the heart of Darlington with easy access off the A167 and well served with local facilities. The property offers approximately 384 Sq.m of accommodation across both properties with a further breakdown below. The site is freehold and is entirely in need of refurbishment.

PLEASE NOTE - Due to some areas being structurally unsafe, the former retail unit will not have any viewings. Internal photos are available and The Glittering Star remains available for viewing.

Ground Floor - Former Pub Customer Area 1 - 3.62 x 6.01
Customer Area 2 - 5.7 x 4.42
Customer Area 3 - 5.51 x 5.49
Games Room - 2.5 x 5.53
Store Room - 2.17 x 1.48
Mens Toilette - 1.48 x 3.51
Womens Toilette - 1.48 x 3.36
Corridor - 6.88 x 0.98

Total - 111.15 Sqm
First Floor - Residential Flat Living Room - 5.60 x 4.36
Kitchen - 4.31 x 2.0
Bedroom - 2.91 x 4.4
Bathroom - 2.71 x 1.35
Office - 2.29 x 2.46
Spare Room - 2.74 x 4.29
Corridor - 3.57 x 0.93 + 0.97 x 1.99

Total - 72.14 Sqm

Pub Kitchen (separate) - 5.3 x 3.46
Second Floor - Former hotel rooms (In Sqm) Room 1 - 2.87 x 3.34
Room 2 - 2.58 x 3.32
Room 3 - 4.38 x 3.91
Room 4 - 3.49 x 4.33
Room 5 - 3.22 x 2.13
Room 6 - 4.35 x 2.50
Room 7 - 2.88 x 4.28
Corridor - 2.8 x 1.76
Corridor - 3.58 x 1.85
Spare room - 1.89 x 2.0
Hatch room/Access - 2.77 x 1.78

Total - 100.71 Sqm
Cellar/Basement Cellar Room 1 - 10.21 x 3.38
Cellar Room 2 - 2.49 x 1.33 + 3 x 0.97
Cellar Room 3 - 4.48 x 3.77

Total - 57.62 Sqm
Ground Floor Shop (Separate to pub) Shop Front - 4.38 x 3.67
Back Room - 3.85 x 2.54
Storage Room 1 - 1.1 x 2.53
Storage Room 2 - 1.96 x 0.83

Total - 3.26 Sqm
First Floor Flat (Separate to pub) Bedroom - 3.74 x 2.14
Bathroom - 2.74 x 1.63
Living Room - 3.57 x 2.53
Spare Room - 2.0 x 2.61

Total - 30.29 Sqm
Basement (Separate to pub) Room 1 - 3.83 x 3.72
Room 2 - 3.49 x 4.43
Room 3 - 2.0 x 0.89
Corridor - 0.8 x 3.71

Total - 34.72
Overall Total - 384.35 Sqm / 4,137 Sq ft

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: TBC

Terms:
Auction Details

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