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£850,000

Edmundbyers, Consett, Durham, DH8

Land size
7.34 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Substantial detached house
  • Four self-contained holiday chalets
  • Set within grounds extending to 7.34 acres
  • Excellent income potential
  • Beautiful countryside setting
  • EPC rating E

Description

Burnside is an impressive detached family home occupying a delightful position on the edge of this sought-after village. Set within beautifully landscaped grounds, the property combines generous family accommodation with an established holiday letting business comprising four well-appointed self-catering chalets, offering an excellent lifestyle or income-generating opportunity.

The house is entered via French doors into a magnificent garden room, an outstanding addition extending around two elevations of the property. Flooded with natural light, this exceptional space provides versatile sitting and dining areas, complemented by Wooden flooring and attractive views across the gardens, with further French doors opening directly onto the grounds.
The welcoming inner hallway features a guest cloakroom and a striking central fireplace with wood-burning stove, creating a warm focal point to the home. Beyond lies a generous formal dining room.
The contemporary kitchen/breakfast room is beautifully appointed with sleek high-gloss cabinetry, black granite worktops and tiled flooring. Integrated appliances include a range cooker with double ovens, five-ring gas hob and extractor, together with twin dishwashers and a microwave oven. A rear lobby provides access to the gardens.
To the front of the house are two elegant reception rooms. The principal sitting room enjoys a bay window overlooking the front garden and features an open fireplace, while the study benefits from dual-aspect views towards the burn, creating an ideal space for home working.
The first floor offers four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal guest suite, benefits from built-in wardrobes and a stylish fully tiled en suite shower room. Three further bedrooms also feature built-in wardrobes, while all enjoy individual outlooks across the surrounding countryside. The accommodation is served by a luxurious family bathroom, complete with bath, separate shower and steam room, WC, wash basin and bidet, finished with high-quality tiling throughout. A charming reading area on the landing provides a peaceful retreat.

HOLIDAY CHALETS
Complementing the main residence are four south-facing holiday chalets, thoughtfully positioned to ensure privacy from the house while enjoying attractive views across the gardens. Two chalets each offer two bedrooms, a bathroom and an open-plan living/kitchen area, while a third provides one bedroom with similar open-plan accommodation. The fourth is a well-designed studio with shower room, together creating a successful and versatile holiday letting enterprise.

EXTERNALLY
Outside, a generous gravelled driveway provides ample parking for both the main house and chalets and leads to a substantial detached stone-built double garage with workshop.
The mature grounds are a particular highlight, with sweeping lawns interspersed by established trees and bordered by a gentle burn. Rising beyond, a picturesque lake occupies the hillside, commanding breathtaking views across the village and surrounding countryside. A separate paddock adjoining the southern boundary provides excellent grazing land and further enhances the property's appeal in all Burnside sits peacefully in circa 7.4 acres.

Nestled within the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Edmunbyers is a picturesque rural village surrounded by breathtaking countryside, open moorland and scenic walking routes. Offering a peaceful lifestyle while remaining accessible to nearby towns and amenities, the village is renowned for its strong sense of community and stunning natural surroundings.

Edmunbyers is situated close to the popular Derwent Reservoir, providing opportunities for sailing, fishing, cycling and wildlife watching. The nearby market towns of Consett, Hexham and Corbridge offer an excellent range of shops, restaurants, schools and leisure facilities, while larger centres including Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham are within comfortable commuting distance.

Combining the tranquillity of country living with convenient access to regional transport links, Edmunbyers is an ideal location for those seeking a charming rural setting without sacrificing connectivity.

SERVICES

The property benefits from mains electricity, a private water supply with a filtration system and drainage via a septic tank. The central heating and hot water can be provided by either the oil-fired boiler or the coal fired biomass boiler.

CHARGES

Durham County Council tax band F. The four holiday lets are subject to business rates. Interested parties should make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority regarding the rates payable and any reliefs that may be available.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

REFERRALS

In accordance with the Estate Agents’ (Provision of Information) Regulations 1991 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, we are obliged to inform you that this Company may offer the following services to sellers and purchasers from which we may earn a related referral fee from on completion, in particular the referral of: Mortgages and related products our commission from a broker would be £100.00 incl VAT for Mortgages and £50 inc VAT for Insurances, however this amount can be proportionally clawed back by the lender should the mortgage and/or related product(s) be cancelled early.

VIEWINGS

Viewing is strictly by appointment. Arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS, Hexham.

FREE MARKET APPRAISAL

We would be pleased to provide professional, unbiased advice on the current value and marketing of your existing home.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-07-03

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 69 Homes with Land listings in North East England (5+ acres).

This Property£115,804 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £35,461 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
47 E
67 D

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

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Parking
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Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

53 Mbps

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Suitable for

  • HD streaming
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  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good LimitedThree Limited LimitedVodafone 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.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Castleside Primary School4.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    83
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Moorside Primary Academy4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    123
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett4.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    75
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • The Grove Primary School4.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    179
    Type
    Community school
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    202
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • Consett Academy6.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,493
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Wolsingham School8.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    774
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester9.3 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,240
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Highfield Middle School9.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    365
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Prudhoe Community High School9.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    13 to 19
    Pupils
    680
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Consett Durham Rd Express, Consett5.4 miles
Tesco Consett Genesis Extra, Consett5.6 miles
Morrisons Number One Consett, Consett5.8 miles

GP surgery

Queens Road Surgery5.7 miles

Pharmacy

Moorside Pharmacy4.7 miles

Hospital

Shotley Bridge Hospital Site5.8 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Stanhope Rail Station6.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Old Village Shop574 metres

Typical drive times

Consett13 min · 7.7 miles
Tow Law18 min · 13 miles
Stanhope11 min · 7.1 miles
Corbridge20 min · 15 miles
Durham (city)30 min · 21 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.

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 3Higher 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, including exact zones and annual chances, any recorded past flooding, plus planning, heritage, nature and ground checks, is in the .

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