SUMMERFIELD HOUSE
3, THE CLOSES, CONSETT, EDMUNDBYERS, COUNTY DURHAM DH8 9NH
£500,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
282 m²
Council tax band
F
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 2003-2006
Last sold
£480,000 Apr 2025
Price per m²
£1,742/m²
Local average
£345,401 (+44.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (10,732 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Large Modern Family Home
- Picturesque Village Location
- Six Bedrooms
- Large Reception Areas
- Four Bathrooms
- Gardens and Garage
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Built in 2007 "Summerfield House" is a spacious family home with large living spaces, six bedrooms and four bathrooms. The property has the benefit of uPVC double glazing, oil-fired central heating and offers accommodation which briefly comprises, on the ground floor, an entrance hallway, a large lounge with French Doors to the rear garden, a cloak room, a kitchen diner, leading to a sitting room and a utility. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, the main bedroom with a superb en-suite and a second en-suite to bedroom two. On the second floor there are two further bedrooms and a shower room. There is a large garage to the side of the house with a storage area to the rear, off road parking to the front and a large lawned garden to the rear.
EPC Rating D Council Tax Band F
The Closes is within walking distance of the village centre, which has a small range of local facilities. Edmundbyers is regarded as a friendly, traditional village with a strong sense of community and has therefore proved to be a very popular location for those seeking a rural retreat that remains within reach of the nearby towns and cities in the region. It is approximately 6 miles from Shotley Bridge, and a further mile from Consett, with Durham around 21 miles south-east and Newcastle 27 miles north-east.
Agents Notes:
Freehold.
Utilities - mains electricity, tanked oil, water (metered) & drainage.
Flood Risk: Rivers & Seas - Very Low/Surface Water - Low.
Mobile phone coverage from EE is good, average from O2.
Satellite available from Sky, no cable available.
Broadband estimated speeds: Standard (22mbps), Superfast (80mbps), no Ultrafast available.
Listed by
Consett
J W Wood
Reference: 147327323
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: D
Inspection date: 29/05/2024
Current heating cost: £2,758/year
Potential heating cost: £2,758/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £4,500
Recommendations
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
17% since 2007
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/04/2025 (1 year ago) | £480,000 | +31.5% |
| Sold | 19/06/2015 (10 years ago) | £365,000 | -11% |
| Sold | 18/07/2007 (18 years ago) | £410,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFIELD, EDMUNDBYERS, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 9NJ | £665,000 | 09/12/2025 | Detached |
| Same street THE BRAMBLES THE CLOSES, EDMUNDBYERS, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 9NH | £700,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached |
| Same street FELLSIDE VIEW THE CLOSES, EDMUNDBYERS, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 9NH | £70,000 | 09/11/2023 | Detached |
| Same street BRACKENSYDE, 9 THE CLOSES, EDMUNDBYERS, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 9NH | £387,000 | 18/08/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 16 THE CLOSES, EDMUNDBYERS, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 9NH | £530,000 | 24/11/2022 | Detached |
| THE HAWTHORNES, EDMUNDBYERS, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 9NL | £995,000 | 17/03/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £421,750 (4 sales)
Area average: £830,000 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): County Durham. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for County Durham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → County Durham.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Durham: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Old Village Shop | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Derwent Waterside Park Gift Shop | 1.2 miles |
| Shop | Derwent Waterside Park Fishing Shop | 1.2 miles |
| Hospital | Weardale Community Hospital | 6.9 miles |
| Train station | Stanhope | 7.1 miles |
| Train station | Riding Mill | 7.2 miles |
| Hospital | Ferndene - Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Service | 9.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
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- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
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- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).