Howlish Hall, Howlish Lane, Howlish, DL14 8ED
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
38
- BATHROOMS
14
- SIZE
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Description
For sale by Under the Hammer online auction on Tuesday 12th May 2026. Head over to our website to download the legal pack, register to bid and see more information.
A substantial Grade II freehold former care home with 38 bedrooms set within circa 2.75 acres, offering significant redevelopment and conversion potential (STPP).
The property is arranged across approximately 40,000 sq ft with 38 bedrooms (27 En-suite), extensive ancillary accommodation including 6 lounges, dining area with staff room, kitchen with commercial style catering equipment, 4 offices, storage and 7 bathrooms and 7 separate WC's plus laundry and washroom facilities. The overall layout offers a high degree of flexibility and scope for reconfiguration depending on end use
Externally, the property sits within approximately 2.75 acres of mature grounds, incorporating gardens and woodland, providing a private and established setting with potential for further enhancement or development, subject to the necessary consents. in addition, there is a car park around the front with ample room
The property is located in the village of Howlish, close to Coundon, and within easy reach of Bishop Auckland, which offers a range of local amenities, schooling and transport links. The area benefits from good road connectivity via the A689 and A1(M), providing access to Durham, Darlington and Newcastle, making it accessible while retaining a more rural environment.
The property presents a strong opportunity for refurbishment, continued use within the care sector, or alternative uses such as supported living, HMO, residential conversion or hospitality, subject to planning permission. Given the scale of the building and site, there is clear potential for redevelopment or repositioning, and interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with Durham County Council.
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