Sadberge, Darlington
- Land size
- 4.3 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Conveniently situated smallholding with good proximity to strong transport links
- Well-proportioned, five-bedroom farmhouse
- Extensive range of outbuildings suitable for range of uses
- Development opportunities subject to the necessary consents
- Set in 4.30-acres
Description
Rectory Farm is a conveniently situated, residential property that comprising period farmhouse, selection of brick buildings with planning permission to change them to residential units as well as a range of general-purpose storage buildings and in all is set in approximately 4.3 -acres of grassland. The property is situated in a rural yet accessible position around 1 mile east of the village of Sadburge.The period farmhouse offers a comfortable 5 -bedroom family home with potential for further development given its proximity to the outbuildings that benefit from planning permission. The accommodation includes a large kitchen diner and living room as well as a snug room on the ground floor. There are 4 double bedrooms and a smaller single bedroom or office and family bathroom to the first floor.Close to the farmhouse is a range of out buildings that have planning permission in place to convert them to No.3 residential units. They are constructed of brick under pantile roof and extend to a single storey. They provide excellent potential for renovation and to be utilised as either permanent residential lets or as holiday accommodation. They also offer opportunities for multi-generational living.There is a large range of building providing extensive general-purpose storage including 2 large steel portal framed buildings offering further potential. The land is situated in a ring-fenced block and is currently down to rough grass however would offer potential as grazing and mowing land. In total the land extends to approximately 4.3-acres
LOCATION
Rectory Farm is located in a conveniently situated position, approximately 1 mile East of Sadberge and 5 miles east of the vibrant town of Darlington. The property is a short distance from the A66 and A1(M), providing excellent road links to Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, and York.The village of Sadberge is situated a short distance west and offers a modest range of services and amenities including a public house, village hall, and primary school.The bustling town of Darlington is approximately 5 miles west and offers a wide range of services and amenities including supermarkets, shops, leisure, recreational, and sporting facilities. Darlington also benefits from educational and healthcare institutions and is well-connected with a mainline railway station providing links to major cities including London and Edinburgh.The City of Middlesbrough is situated approximately 14 miles east and offers extensive shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Middlesbrough is known for its cultural attractions, including the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA), and provides a range of educational and healthcare facilities.The historic city of York is located approximately 48 miles south and offers a high-class range of services and amenities, as well as being an economic hub for the region. The city benefits from primary, secondary, and further educational institutions, as well as a general hospital. York’s mainline railway station provides fast connections to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh Waverley, with travel times under two hours.FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY
GUIDE PRICE: £975,000
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 25 Farms & Smallholdings listings in North East England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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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- Water
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- Heating
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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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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
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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
3 Mbps
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- Basic browsing & email
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
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
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 111
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St. George's Church of England Academy2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 408
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Whinfield Primary School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 433
- Type
- Academy converter
- Red Hall Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 207
- Type
- Community school
- Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 90
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Haughton Academy2.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 854
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy3.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 587
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Longfield Academy4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 660
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy4.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,156
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Egglescliffe School4.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,512
- 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
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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