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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).

This Property£7,654 / acre
Farmland & Pasture Average (25+ acres) £6,506 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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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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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

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

  • 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

Morrisons Daily Villa, Consett2.1 miles
Tesco Consett Durham Rd Express, Consett2.1 miles
Co-op Leadgate, Leadgate, County Durham2.1 miles

GP surgery

Oakfields Health Group1.1 miles

Pharmacy

John Low Ltd1.6 miles

Hospital

Shotley Bridge Hospital Site1.5 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces263 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

Stocksfield Rail Station5.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Denecrest185 metres

Typical drive times

Blaydon17 min · 8.6 miles
Consett7 min · 3.1 miles
Stanley14 min · 8 miles
Durham (city)23 min · 14 miles
Annfield Plain11 min · 5.1 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

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

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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