Wearhead, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13

An exciting opportunity to acquire a barn with full planning permission for residential conversion to a one bedroom detached dwelling with an enclosed lawned garden and off road parking.

The Property
The Barn to the East of Laneside Farm is an excellent opportunity for either a small developer or individual who wishes to self build their own home. The Barn is offered for sale with full planning permission for conversion to a one bedroom detached home.

Planning
Full details for the planning permission for this development can be accessed through the Durham County Council planning portal using reference number DM/21/03156/FPA. The permission is due for expiry on 5th November 2024

Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.

Overage
The land included in the sale is sold subject to a clawback of 50% of the uplift in value within 50 years of the date of completion. The clawback will be triggered in the event the purchaser acquires planning permission for more than one dwelling on the site, or for change of use of the existing dwelling for anything other than a private residence with ancillary gardens.

Notes
1. The purchaser will be responsible for the maintenance and installation of the access track from the public highway.

2. The access track will be situated over land belonging to a third party, however a right of access will be granted.

3. The photographs used to market this property were taken in January 2019.

EPC Rating
This property is EPC exempt.

Local Authority
Durham County Council.

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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.

The picturesque village of Wearhead is situated in the heart of upper Weardale, which is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is home to a primary school with a regular bus service linking the village with the rest of the dale. Hexham is one of the nearest towns which also benefits from a railway station and a good range of local amenities, Penrith is also an hours drive from Wearhead and is ideal for a perfect retreat to The Lake District.

A little further down the dale, the village of St John’s Chapel offers a basic range of amenities including a Doctor’s Surgery, Post Office, Co-op store and two traditional pubs. This village also has a primary school. Meanwhile, a more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in nearby Stanhope, or slightly further afield in Bishop Auckland or Barnard Castle, which offer a range of professional and leisure facilities. All of the major regional business centres can be easily accessed by road, and for those who commute further afield, there are main line railway stations available in Darlington and Durham, as well as international airports at Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley.