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.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-07
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- 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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- Parking
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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
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
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
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
Surface water
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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