Quebec Street, Langley Park, Durham, DH7

For Sale By Auction 27th August 2026 LIVE ONLINE AUCTION.

Location

The property occupies a prominent position on Quebec Street, one of the main thoroughfares through Langley Park, a well-established village situated approximately 5 miles west of Durham City. The location benefits from steady local footfall and passing traffic, with a mix of independent retailers, service businesses, and food outlets nearby, creating a lively and convenient trading environment. Langley Park offers a strong residential catchment supported by local amenities including shops, cafés, schools, and community facilities. The area enjoys good connectivity via the A691, providing direct access to Durham City, Consett, and surrounding villages, while regular bus services link the village to the wider County Durham region.

The property’s position within the village centre makes it ideal for occupiers seeking a visible and accessible location, combining commercial frontage with residential accommodation above. The setting provides an attractive opportunity for both owner-occupiers and investors looking for a versatile mixed-use premises in a well-connected community.

Description
This mid-terrace two-storey property with a pitched slate roof comprises a ground-floor retail unit and a self-contained first-floor two-bedroom flat, offering a versatile mixed-use opportunity in the heart of Langley Park village.

Ground Floor Retail Unit
The retail accommodation extends to approximately 1,025.8 sq. ft (95.3 sq. m) and features a bright, open-plan sales area, rear office, kitchen, and external W.C. and storeroom. Our clients have successfully traded from the premises for many years and are now selling due to retirement. The property will therefore be sold with vacant possession, providing an excellent opportunity for owner-occupiers or investors seeking adaptable commercial space in a well-established location.

First Floor Flat
The first-floor flat extends to approximately 791.14 sq. ft (73.5 sq. m) and comprises a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and two bedrooms. The flat is currently vacant and benefits from private access to both the front and rear. It offers scope for modernisation and improvement, making it ideal for rental investment or owner occupation.

Floor Area

Ground Floor Retail 1,025.8 Sq. ft. 95.3 Sq. m.
First Floor Flat 791.14 Sq. ft. 73.5 Sq. m.
Net Internal 1,816.94 Sq. ft. 168.8 Sq. m.

Title Number DU205237

Tenure Freehold

Rateable Value
The 2026 Rating List entry is Rateable Value £6,400.
As the RV is below £12,000, occupiers for whom this property forms their sole trading premises will not pay business rates. We advise to seek verification of the above from the Local Rating Authority.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material information in property listings Guidance

PART A
Local Authority – Durham County Council
Council Tax Band – A
Tenure – Freehold

PART B
Property Type – Mixed Commercial and residential, terraced
Property Construction – Standard
Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls
Gas Supply- Mains
Electricity supply – Mains
Water Supply – Mains (not metered for the flat, shop is metered)
Sewerage – Mains
Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators for the flat, no heating in the shop
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website -
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Parking- on street

PART C
Building Safety – (The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm)
Restrictions – Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – no
Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: very low Surface water: very low
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Or planning details that are known
Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.

No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions.

Furthermore, J W Wood are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, please do seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.

Disclaimer 1
None of the services have been tested.
Measurements, where given, are approximate and for descriptive purposes only. Boundaries cannot be guaranteed and must be checked by solicitors prior to exchanging contracts. The details are provided in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and
do not constitute any part of a contract. No member of staff has any authority to make or give representation or warranty in relation to this property. For sale by auction see

Disclaimer 2
Each auction property is offered at a guide price and is also subject to a reserve price. The guide price is the level where the bidding will commence. The reserve price is the sellers minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price, which may be up to 10% higher than the guide price, is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. The successful buyer pays a £2000+vat (total £2400) Auction Administration Fee. At your request we can refer you to a North East based Solicitor from our panel. It is your decision whether you choose to deal with them, should you decide to use them you should know that we would receive a referral fee of £120 including VAT from them for the recommendation.

Disclaimer 3
Details of the tenure will be available in the legal pack, however we recommend all potential buyers take legal advice and satisfy their requirements prior to purchase.