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Lanehead Old School, Lanehead, Weardale, DL13

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
5

Key Features

  • 8 Bedroom Detached Country House beautifully converted from a Victorian school retaining many original features
  • Part Exchange may be considered
  • Fantastic views over North Pennines National Landscape
  • Approx. 1 acre plot
  • Stunning central lounge with multi fuel burner and mezzanine landing above
  • Beautifully appointed kitchen with electric AGA stove and a range of modern integrated appliances
  • Separate Utility and Boot Rooms
  • Outdoor kitchen and summerhouse
  • Extensive gardens and parking
  • Planning permission for external store with accomodation above

Description

Set in the picturesque setting of the North Pennines National Landscape, this impressive 8 bedroom house originally built in 1874 as a Victorian school has been beautifully restored and refurbished, whilst retaining many original features. A beautiful country house set on a generous plot of approx. 1 acre, equipped with modern conveniences.
Electric automatic gates open to a large gravel parking area for several vehicles, this unique property offers both style and practicality, making it a truly exceptional place to call home. Stepping inside, through the original boys’ school entrance under the original school bell, the hallway leads you to the beautifully appointed living spaces.
The kitchen is a cook’s dream, equipped with electric AGA stove, modern integrated appliances, wooden worksurfaces and ample storage. Added convenience is provided with separate utility and boot rooms.
The standout feature of the property is the stunning large central lounge, featuring a multi fuel burner and mezzanine landing with exposed beams, and fantastic countryside views. A dining room, bar and snug offer additional entertaining areas with a dedicated office providing functionality.
The first floor is home to 6 of the property’s bedrooms, with plush carpets and large windows providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside and offering tranquil retreats. The mezzanine landing with exposed ceiling beams and internal arched window overlooks the lounge, with stairs rising to the second floor with a further two secluded bedrooms

South facing lawned gardens on both the Eastern and Western sides offer extensive areas for outdoor relaxation or entertainment. Surrounded by stone-built walls and mature trees, with fantastic views over the surrounding North Pennines.
The rear courtyard features a Belfast sink with hot and cold water taps, in addition to external power sockets. Additional amenities include a log store and oil storage for the property’s central heating system. An outdoor kitchen area and stone built storage buildings offer further functionality, in addition to a summerhouse providing a unique setting to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.
Disclaimer:
These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of the seller or agent has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. We are obliged to conduct an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check on all buyers, this is a legal requirement, it’s an online process and doesn’t affect your credit score. We charge a fee for the AML check, which our Onboarding and Compliance Team will collect once a buyer has had an offer accepted on a property.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-07-11

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 210 Homes with Land listings in North East England (1+ acres).

This Property£675,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £66,282 / 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
46 E
62 D

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

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
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

38 Mbps

Superfast · available to 29% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Wearhead Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    11
    Type
    Community school
  • St John's Chapel Primary School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    24
    Type
    Community school
  • Nenthead Primary School4.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    17
    Type
    Community school
  • Alston Primary School8.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    88
    Type
    Community school
  • Allendale Primary School8.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    126
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Samuel King's School8.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    113
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Haydon Bridge High School14 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    392
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Wolsingham School14 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    774
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham15 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    168
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Queen Elizabeth High School15 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,299
    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.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op St Johns Chapel, St Johns Chapel3.5 miles
Co-op Alston, Alston, Cumbria8.3 miles
Spar - Alston, Alston, Cumbria8.4 miles

GP surgery

Alston Medical Practice8.3 miles

Pharmacy

Alston Pharmacy8.3 miles

Hospital

Alston Hospital8.2 miles

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Alston Rail Station8.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Field Centre36 metres

Typical drive times

Alston14 min · 9.1 miles
Tow Law33 min · 20 miles
Stanhope17 min · 11 miles
Wolsingham27 min · 17 miles
Durham (city)49 min · 35 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

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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