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Guide Price£700,000

Plot 1, Fernhill, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Self build plot with outline planning permission granted
  • Rare opportunity to create a bespoke individual house
  • Generous approved floor area of up to 4,220 sq ft over two storeys
  • Set within the private grounds of a period Durham manor house
  • Sheltered private courtyard entrance for peace and seclusion
  • Close to Durham city centre yet enjoys a rural outlook

Description

Discover an unparalleled opportunity to create your dream home with this rare self-build plot, ideally situated within the private, picturesque grounds of a distinguished period Durham manor house. This exceptional offering comes with outline planning permission already granted, providing a clear pathway to constructing a truly bespoke and individual residence.

The approved plans allow for a generous floor area, thoughtfully distributed over two storeys. This substantial footprint offers immense flexibility for designing a magnificent four-bedroom, four-bathroom home, complete with ample reception space, perfectly tailored to your personal specifications and lifestyle requirements. Imagine crafting expansive living areas, luxurious en-suite bathrooms, and versatile spaces that cater to every need, all within a property designed from the ground up to reflect your unique vision.

One of the most compelling features of this plot is its idyllic setting. Enjoy the peace and seclusion afforded by a sheltered private courtyard entrance, ensuring a tranquil and exclusive living environment. Despite its serene, rural outlook, the property remains remarkably close to Durham city centre, offering the perfect balance between countryside charm and urban convenience. Residents will benefit from easy access to Durham's historic attractions, vibrant cultural scene, excellent educational institutions, and comprehensive amenities, all just a short distance away.

This is more than just a plot of land; it is a canvas for architectural ambition, a chance to invest in a lifestyle of unparalleled quality and design. The guide price of £700,000 reflects the rarity and potential of this unique offering. Opportunities to acquire a self-build plot of this calibre, with such significant approved dimensions and within such a prestigious setting, are exceedingly rare in the Durham area. Prospective buyers are encouraged to act swiftly to secure this truly special proposition.

Envision a home where every detail, from the layout to the finishes, is a direct reflection of your taste and aspirations. This plot provides the foundation for a truly exceptional property, promising a lifestyle of comfort, elegance, and privacy. Do not miss the chance to build your legacy in one of Durham's most desirable and exclusive locations.

Disclaimer: These particulars are for guidance only, do not form part of any contract, and their accuracy is not guaranteed. Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, and no appliance, service or fixture is confirmed as included, tested or in working order unless stated. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on all points by inspection and through their solicitor or surveyor.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-09-07

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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

Accessibility
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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

80 Mbps

Superfast

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

  • Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    277
    Type
    Community school
  • St Margaret's Church of England Primary School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    397
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Framwellgate Moor Primary School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    375
    Type
    Community school
  • St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    212
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    137
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Durham Johnston Comprehensive School395 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,667
    Type
    Community school
  • St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham696 metresOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,293
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Framwellgate School Durham1.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,204
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Durham Academy1.6 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    405
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Belmont Community School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    887
    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

Sainsburys Durham Newcastle Road Local, Durham722 metres
Co-op Durham - Framwellgate Moor, Durham0.7 miles
Tesco Durham North Rd Express, Durham0.8 miles

GP surgery

Chastleton Medical Group1 mile

Pharmacy

Leak Chemists1 mile

Hospital

University Hospital Of North Durham660 metres

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces425 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

Durham Rail Station0.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Whitesmocks181 metres

Typical drive times

Ferryhill11 min · 7 miles
Spennymoor12 min · 7.7 miles
Durham (city)4 min · 1 miles
Chester-le-Street10 min · 6.5 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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