Consett, Durham, DH8
- Land size
- 38.54 acres
Key Features
- 34.54 acres of productive grassland currently used for grazing
- 4 acres of amenity woodland
- Situated in a ring fence with mature hedge line and fence boundaries
- Ideal location
Description
38.54 acres (15.60 hectares) which comprises of 34.54 acres of productive grassland currently used for grazing cattle, sheep or horses and taking a crop of hay / haylage together with 4 acres of amenity woodland. Situated in a ring fence with mature hedge line and fence boundaries.
The Land
The land totals 38.54 acres (15.60 hectares) and comprises of 34.54 acres of productive Grade 4 grassland suitable to grazing cattle, sheep or horses with part of the land being capable of taking a cut of grass. The land is split into four fields which have mature hedge, tree line and stock proof fence boundaries. The property also includes 4 acres of amenity woodland. The woodland stocking comprises a mixture of native deciduous broadleaved trees and some coniferous trees. The extent of the land is detailed on the sale plan enclosed within these particulars.
Tenure & Possession
We understand that the land is currently subject to an annual grazing and mowing agreement which will be terminated in the event of a sale. The land is therefore sold freehold with vacant possession upon completion of the sale.
Boundaries
The land is bounded by a mixture of mature hedges and trees and post and wire fencing. The buyer will be responsible for the maintenance of all existing boundaries.
Local Authority
Durham County Council. The property is not banded for Council Tax.
Services
There are no services to the site at present. Purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the practicality and cost of installation of any services that are required on site.
The land does not have broadband however we understand there to be mobile coverage is available over the land.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is sold subject and with the benefit of all rights of way, water, drainage, water courses and other easements, quasi easements and right of adjoining owners, if any, and proposed wayleaves or other matters registered by any competent authority subject to statute.
A public footpath runs through the land, , which is annotated on the plan with a black dash. Purchasers should perform their own due diligence in respect of the route of this .
The land is accessed directly from West Lane via a small stretch of track which is included in the sale. The access point is marked on the plan enclosed.
Sporting and Mineral Rights
All sporting rights will be included in the sale insofar as they are owned while mineral rights are reserved to a third party.
Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.
EPC Rating
This property is EPC exempt.
Parking
Please note there is no allocated off road parking.
Characteristics
Broadband is not currently connected. Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.
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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.
Method of Sale
The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in two lots and purchasers should register their interest with the selling agents as soon as possible.
The Vendor reserves the right to invite best and final offers by a closing date. If you have downloaded a copy of these particulars, please register your interest with George F. White, in order to be kept informed as to how we propose to conclude the sale. It should be noted that the vendor is not under any obligation to accept the highest, or indeed any offer.
Particulars Photography
Photography in these particulars were taken in May 2024.
Date of Particulars
These particulars were created in May 2024.
Important Notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance professional verification should be sought. All dimensions/boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
The Area
The Land at Medomsley lies within close proximity to the villages of Medomsley, Ebchester and Shotley Bridge as well as the town of Consett. The property is accessed directly from West Lane.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-30
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 19 Farmland & Pasture listings in North East England (25+ acres).
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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- Listed Property
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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
- Unallocated Parking
- 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
1.8 Gbps
Superfast · available to 86% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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
- Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School834 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 126
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ebchester CofE Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 77
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Shotley Bridge Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 344
- Type
- Community school
- Chopwell Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 226
- Type
- Community school
- Benfieldside Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 178
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Consett Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,493
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Prudhoe Community High School4.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 13 to 19
- Pupils
- 680
- Type
- Academy converter
- Tanfield School4.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 739
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Highfield Middle School5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 365
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester5.2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,240
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
* 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
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
Surface water
Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.
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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