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£499,000

High Puddingthorne, Lanehead, Weardale, DL13

Land size
10 acres
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Two bed semi detached property with development potential to increase the living space further
  • Approx. 10 acres of adjoining land
  • Large block-built garage or workshop clad in larch timber
  • Solar panels with Feed-in-tariff
  • Situated in an enviable position within the North Pennines National Landscape
  • Stunning views from both inside and out
  • Option to purchase additional area of woodland via separate negotiation
  • Ample parking for multiple vehicles

Description

Nestled within the breathtaking scenery of the North Pennines National Landscape, High Puddingthorne Cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully converted two-bedroom semi-detached home with remarkable scope for further development. Originally the cow byre for the adjoining property, this residence was meticulously rebuilt by a respected local builder approximately 20 years ago, resulting in a home finished to an exceptionally high standard. The interiors are light-filled and welcoming, with stunning views across rolling countryside visible from nearly every room. The current layout offers two well-proportioned bedrooms, a spacious living area, and a practical kitchen with ample dining space, providing an ideal canvas for a growing family or those seeking a peaceful rural retreat. The property benefits from solar panels (with a Feed-in-Tariff), enhancing its energy efficiency and sustainability. With ample potential to extend or reconfigure the existing living accommodation, this home offers flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyle needs. A large, block-built garage or workshop, attractively clad in larch timber, provides excellent space for storage, hobbies or secure parking.

The outside space is truly exceptional, with approximately 10 acres of adjoining land included in the sale - perfect for those with equestrian interests, gardening ambitions, or simply a love of the outdoors. Ample parking for multiple vehicles is available, making the property suitable for hosting family and friends or accommodating a range of vehicles and equipment. The larch-clad garage or workshop was constructed in recent years and benefits from power and lighting. For those seeking even more scope, there is the option to purchase an additional area of woodland by separate negotiation. Whether you are looking for a country home with extensive land, a base for rural enterprise, or a peaceful escape surrounded by nature, High Puddingthorne Cottage delivers on every level. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the setting, quality, and potential of this unique property.

Agent Notes
Mains water supply which was installed by the current owners
Mains electricity supply which was also installed by the current owners
Klargester septic tank
A multi fuel burner with back boiler feeds the property’s central heating system
Planning permission has been granted for the partial conversion of the utility/garden room into a habitable room to provide an additional reception room/bedroom and shower room. These works would include the removal of a polycarbonate sheet roof to the rear to create a flat roof terrace, and lowering of the window sill to the rear first floor window in bedroom 2. providing additional access to the rear courtyard garden. See the Durham County Council Planning Portal for more information ref. DM/24/02784/FPA
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
B
Date Posted
2026-07-11

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 35 Homes with Land listings in North East England (10+ acres).

This Property£49,900 / acre
Homes with Land Average (10+ acres) £21,814 / 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
80 C
82 B

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
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

15 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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 School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    11
    Type
    Community school
  • St John's Chapel Primary School3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    24
    Type
    Community school
  • Nenthead Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    17
    Type
    Community school
  • Alston Primary School8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    88
    Type
    Community school
  • Allendale Primary School8.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    126
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Samuel King's School8 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
  • St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham15 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    168
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Wolsingham School15 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    774
    Type
    Academy converter
  • 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 Chapel3.8 miles
Co-op Alston, Alston, Cumbria8 miles
Spar - Alston, Alston, Cumbria8.1 miles

GP surgery

Alston Medical Practice8 miles

Pharmacy

Alston Pharmacy8 miles

Hospital

Alston Hospital8 miles

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

Alston Rail Station8.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Field Centre487 metres

Typical drive times

Alston14 min · 8.9 miles
Tow Law34 min · 21 miles
Stanhope18 min · 11 miles
Wolsingham28 min · 17 miles
Durham (city)50 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

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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