Old Eldon, Shildon, Durham, DL4
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Description
The property enjoys a private and versatile setting, complemented by large gardens to the rear and an impressive collection of outbuildings, offering excellent scope for a variety of uses. Internally, the farmhouse provides three reception rooms alongside four bedrooms, creating a wealth of living and entertaining space with considerable flexibility for modern family life.
The Garth is a substantial four-bedroom detached farmhouse set within approximately 4.0 acres, offering a rare opportunity to acquire an attractive country property with extensive accommodation, generous grounds, equestrian facilities and significant outbuilding provision.
The property enjoys a private and versatile setting, complemented by large gardens to the rear and an impressive collection of outbuildings, offering excellent scope for a variety of uses. Internally, the farmhouse provides three reception rooms alongside four bedrooms, creating a wealth of living and entertaining space with considerable flexibility for modern family life.
On the ground floor The Garth boasts a large living room leading into a dining room and a further sitting room with multifuel stove and open plan kitchen. Further to this there is a downstairs WC and utility. The first floor provides three double bedrooms, a further single bedroom and a family bathroom.
Externally, the surrounding land extends to approximately 4.0 acres and provides an appealing combination of gardens, grounds and open space, making the property particularly well suited to those seeking a rural lifestyle with room for equestrian, leisure or other countryside pursuits.
A further notable feature is the property's development potential, with the garage already having planning consent for a residential conversion. The combination of the substantial farmhouse, extensive outbuildings and sizeable plot presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to create a bespoke country residence or explore future development possibilities.
Properties offering this combination of accommodation, land, outbuildings and potential are rarely available, making The Garth an exciting proposition for a wide range of purchasers.
LOCATION
The Garth is located on the edge of the village of Old Eldon, offering rural living with good access to the local amenities in the nearby towns of Shildon and Bishop Auckland. The property benefits from good connectivity to the wider region, lying approximately 2 miles from Shildon, 3 miles from Bishop Auckland and 4 miles from Newton Aycliffe. It is also easily accessible for Durham City and Darlington, both 10 miles away. The A1(M) is located approximately 5 miles east, providing convenient access north and south.
LAND
The land is put down to permanent pasture with hedge and post and rail fence boundaries and is split into 4 parcels. There is a further separate access point to the land from the highway.
OUTBUILDINGS
There is a vast range of outbuildings with a variety of uses. There is currently 9 stables, a tack room, a secure workshop and storage and a hay shed. The garage currently has planning permission to be converted into a one bedroom annex (DM/23/03491/FPA). A further stone outbuilding also provides further storage, kennels and direct access into the paddocks
ACCESS
The property benefits from direct access from the unclassified council maintained highway known as Moor Lane. The access to the property is gated providing extra security and privacy. There is private parking to the front and rear of the property.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage to septic tank. LPG central heating to radiators.
EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES
The property is sold subject to any existing wayleaves and easements.
MINERAL RIGHTS
Are included in the sale in so far as they are owned. These are predominately reserved to a third party.
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND OVERAGE
The property is sold subject to a clawback of 30% for a period of 30 years in favour of the vendor (and their successors in title) entitling them to a further payment on the grant of planning permission for anything non-agricultural. The existing planning and equestrian use will be excluded from the clawback. Further details of this are available on request.
ACERAGES
The gross acreages have been assessed in accordance with Ordnance Survey and Rural Payments Agency data and interested parties should satisfy themselves in this regard.
EPC RATING
The current Energy Performance Certificate rating is D.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Durham County Council.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The Garth is assessed as Council Tax Band D.
TENURE
The property is available freehold with vacant possession on completion.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
The purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity to comply with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations in the form of having sight of the purchaser's passport or driving licence, together with a recent utility bill as proof of residence.
COSTS
Each party will be responsible for bearing their own costs.
VIEWINGS
Viewing of the property is strictly by appointment only, arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS Sedgefield office on Tel: Email: zoe.
NOTES
Particulars prepared October 2026 and photographs taken September 2026.
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- Band: TBC
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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