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Guide Price£145,000

Land At Quarry House Farm, Quebec

Land size
17.63 acres

Key Features

  • 7.14 hectares (17.63 acres) grassland which is suitable for arable cropping
  • Accessible and desirable location
  • Roadside access
  • Mains water supply
  • Available in two lots

Description

An opportunity to purchase a productive block of productive agricultural land which is currently in a grass ley but has previously been used for arable cropping, including potatoes. The land extends to 7.14 hectares (17.63 acres) in total and benefits from an accessible and desirable location.

LOCATION
The land is situated in a very accessible area between Quebec and Lanchester, it is located to the west of Hedleyhill Lane (B6301) which connects Lanchester to Tow Law. Lanchester is approximately 2.5 miles to the north and Tow Law 5 miles to the south west, with the larger city of Durham being 7.5 miles to the east and Newcastle upon Tyne 17 miles to the north east.

What3words: Chilling.Sweetener.Station

ACCESS
Hedleyhill Lane (B6301) provides direct access into both land parcels, from a roadside field gate.

DESCRIPTION
An opportunity to purchase two parcels of productive agricultural land which is currently down to a grass ley, but has the potential to return to arable cropping, including growing potatoes. This land is currently used for silage / hay production. The land as a whole is generally flat with a gentle slope. The external boundaries are stock proof with post and wire fencing, hedge and drystone wall boundaries. The land is classified as Grade 4 on the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification and is describe as Freely draining slightly acid loamy soils.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAND MANAGEMENT SCHEMES
The land is currently subject to a Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier schemes; however, this is due to expire on 31 December 2026.

LAND DESIGNATIONS
The land does not fall within a Greenbelt but it is classified as a Disadvantaged Less Favoured Area.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
The land is not intercepted by any Public Rights of Way.

EASEMENTS AND OUTGOINGS
There is not believed to be any overhead cables or underground pipes crossing the land.

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
The mines and mineral rights are excluded.
The sporting rights are assumed to be owned and in hand.

MATERIAL INFORMATION
With reference to data from the Environment Agency’s Flood Warning Information Service there is a low risk of flooding from surface water, rivers and sea.

COSTS
Each party is to bear their own costs.

MONEY LAUNDERING
Prospective buyers should be aware that in the event that they are successful they will be required to provide documents in relation to the current Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations. The extent of the required documentation will be confirmed to the purchaser (s) after acceptance of an offer.

TENURE
We are informed by the current vendors that the property is held freehold.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale as a whole or in lots by private treaty. The vendors may consider further lotting, into two separate as per each parcel boundary.

VIEWINGS
Please contact Vickers & Barrass Tow Law office on to arrange a viewing, which are strictly by appointment only.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Durham County Council

NOTES
Particulars prepared – September 2026
Photographs taken – September 2026

PARTICULAR NOTES
The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, all or part of an offer or contract; all descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to condition and necessary consents for use and occupation and other details are given as a guide only and without responsibility. Any intending purchasers or lessees should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as to their accuracy. No employee of Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given by the Vendors or the Lessors of this property. Any offer for this property will be taken as an admission by the intending purchaser that they have relied solely upon their own personally verified information, inspection, and enquiries. The photographs show only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs. Where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors in good faith. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning authority into such matters. The Vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, withdraw or exclude either of the lots shown at any time and to generally amend the particulars or method of sale. The property is sold subject to reserve(s). Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors reserve the right to sell privately without imposing a closing date and do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer The particulars have been prepared in accordance with the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations to give a fair overall view of the property.

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Date Posted
2026-09-09

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 9 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in North East England (10+ acres).

This Property£8,225 / acre
Bare & Undeveloped Land Average (10+ acres) £21,884 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

9 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

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

  • St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    203
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    98
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    455
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    165
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Esh Winning Academy2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    287
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester2.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,240
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Durham Academy4.2 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    405
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Consett Academy5.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,493
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • North Durham Academy5.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    935
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Durham Johnston Comprehensive School5.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,667
    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

Spar - Lanchester, Lanchester1.9 miles
Co-op Esh Winning, Esh Winning2.2 miles
Budgens Esh Winning, Esh Winning2.2 miles

GP surgery

Lanchester Medical Centre1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Lanchester Pharmacy1.9 miles

Hospital

South Moor Hospital Site4.8 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

Durham Rail Station6.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Terrace510 metres

Typical drive times

Consett11 min · 7.4 miles
Stanley12 min · 6.8 miles
Tow Law7 min · 5 miles
Durham (city)14 min · 7.8 miles
Annfield Plain10 min · 5.4 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 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low 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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