Land Lying To The West Of Arthur Street, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6
- Land size
- 0.21 acres
Description
FOR SALE VIA ONLINE AUCTION: terms and conditions apply. Link to bidding platform
- Established equestrian paddock extending to approximately 0.21 acres
- Currently occupied as a paddock for horses
- Existing stable facilities with potential scope for enhancement (STPP)
- Highly desirable coastal village location
- Access to scenic coastal riding routes
- Extensive off-road hacking close by
- Rare opportunity for equestrian buyers
A rare opportunity to acquire an established equestrian paddock extending to approximately 0.21 acres, complete with stables and ideally positioned within the sought-after coastal village of Whitburn.
The site is currently utilised as a paddock for the keeping of horses and benefits from existing stable facilities, offering an excellent opportunity for equestrian enthusiasts, hobby farmers, or those seeking land in a desirable and accessible location. Extending to approximately 0.21 acres, the land provides a manageable yet versatile outdoor space with scope to continue its current use.
A standout feature of the site is its superb access to a variety of local riding routes. From the paddock, riders can enjoy direct access towards Whitburn beach, offering the rare opportunity for coastal rides, while the nearby Whitburn Quarry and surrounding network of quiet off-road tracks and bridleways provide plenty of safe hacking away from busy roads. The area is well regarded by the local equestrian community for its excellent riding environment and accessibility.
Occupying a convenient position to the west of Arthur Street, the property enjoys good access while being within easy reach of Whitburn village centre, local amenities, scenic coastal walks, and the neighbouring towns of Sunderland and South Shields. The surrounding area is well regarded for its combination of countryside and coastline, making it an attractive setting for a variety of buyers. Whether you're looking for a private paddock for your own horses or an equestrian investment in a highly desirable location, this property presents a rare opportunity.
The site presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to further enhance its equestrian offering, with scope to improve or expand the existing facilities, subject to obtaining any necessary planning permissions.
Opportunities to acquire parcels of land with existing stable facilities in such a popular location are seldom available, making this an appealing prospect for owner-occupiers, investors, or those looking to secure land for recreational or equestrian purposes.
Please note that this site is subject to an overage agreement, further details of which will be provided in the legal pack.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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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
- 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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Marsden Primary School538 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 209
- Type
- Community school
- Whitburn Village Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 244
- Type
- Academy converter
- Harton Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 636
- Type
- Community school
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 211
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Cleadon Church of England Academy1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 484
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Whitburn Church of England Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,204
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Harton Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,599
- Type
- Academy converter
- Monkwearmouth Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 810
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Wilfrid's RC College2.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,271
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Mortimer Community College2.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,139
- Type
- Community school
* 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.
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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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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