Sold STC Semi-detached

HOLLYWELL HOUSE

8, THE CLOSES, CONSETT, EDMUNDBYERS, COUNTY DURHAM DH8 9NH

5 beds 2,422 sq ft Listed 23 Jul 2010 (-5801d)

£299,950

Reduced on 7 Feb 2011

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Property details

Floor area

225 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£290,000 May 2011

Price per m²

£1,333/m²

Local average

£144,406 (+107.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,732 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Bennett Richmond are delighted to offer to the market this 3 storey stone built property, part of an attractive courtyard style development. This well proportioned five bedroomed house offers versatile and spacious living accommodation ideal for family life. Also benefiting from an attic room ideal for a play room etc. Externally to the front is a lawned garden and to the rear a Beamish cobbled courtyard driveway and single garage. This property is ideal for buyers looking for a peaceful lifestyle in a traditional village. The Closes offers easy access to the main road network and an opportunity to combine a traditional village lifestyle with beautifully crafted new home, constructed of natural stone and slate with many period style features and finished to the highest standard of specification.

This property briefly comprises:- entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and study. To the first floor there is a central gallery landing, master bedroom with en-suite, 4 additional bedrooms and family bathroom. A further staircase leads to an open landing and attic room.


Entrance Hall:
Via hardwood doorway, with a hardwood spindle staircase to first floor. Single panelled radiator, under stairs storage cupboard and cloakroom.


Cloakroom:
Pedestal hand wash basin, low level WC, part tiled walls, tiled floors and extractor fan.


Lounge: 24'2" x 12'9"
Double glazed window to front, central heating radiator, coving, tv and telephone point. Marble fire surround and hearth with cast iron open fire place. Through to dining room


Dining Room: 11'3" x 9'
Two double glazed window to rear, French doors leading through to courtyard, single panelled radiator, coving and tv point.


Study: 5'8" x 9'5"
Double glazed window to front, single panelled radiator and coving.


Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 24'3" nar 6'1" x 16'6" nar 9'9"
Hardwood stable doorway leading through to courtyard. Two double glazed windows to rear, one double glazed window to front, central heating radiator, partly tiled flooring, coving and spot lighting. Fitted with a range of wall and base units, sink, drainer and mixer tap, tiling to splash backs, electric stainless steel range cooker and integrated appliances including fridge and freezer. Plumbing for washing machine.


FIRST FLOOR:
Central Landing:
Double glazed window to rear, hardwood spindle staircase to second floor and two double panelled radiator.


Master Bedroom: 17'4" x 9'3"
Double glazed window to rear, single panelled radiator, coving, tv and telephone point.


En-suite bathroom:
Double glazed window to front, cast iron roll edge claw foot bath with chrome effect fittings, shower cubicle with mains shower, chrome towel radiator, partly tiled walls, tiled floor, spot lighting and extractor fan.


Bedroom two: 13'1" x 11'2"
Double glazed window to front, single panelled radiator, coving, tv and telephone point



Bedroom three: 10' x 8'7"
Double glazed window to front, single panelled radiator, coving, tv and telephone point.


Bedroom four: 11'5" x 8'8"
Double glazed window to rear, double panelled radiator, coving, tv and telephone point


Bedroom five: 12'7" x 6'6"
Double glazed window to rear, double panelled radiator, coving, tv and telephone point



Family Bathroom: 7'2" x 8'1"
Double glazed window to rear, cast iron roll edge claw foot bath with chrome effect fittings, chrome towel radiator, partly tiled walls, tiled floor, spot lighting and extractor fan.


Second Floor Landing: 15'8" x 12'8"
Velux window to rear, double panelled radiator and spot lighting.


Attic Room: 24' x 12'8"
With own landing area. Two Velux windows to rear, double glazed window to side, two double panelled radiator, spot lighting, tv and telephone point.


Garden:
Lawned garden to front with views cross the village and beyond.
Courtyard driveway:
Beamish cobbled courtyard to rear.


Garage:
Single attached garage with vertical cedar wood door.


For viewings call:
01207 599 600

Listed by

Consett

Bennett Richmond

Reference: 26895310

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 22/05/2026

Current heating cost: £2,302/year

Potential heating cost: £2,302/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000

Recommendations

  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/05/2011 (15 years ago) £290,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

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Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 13.2%
10y growth 26.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): County Durham. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 22.9%
10y (index) 43.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for County Durham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £572/mo
Realistic £635/mo
Optimistic £699/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → County Durham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Durham: £658/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

The Closes

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 1.3 miles
Shop Derwent Waterside Park Fishing Shop 1.3 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 Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.21%
Max investor price (0.8%) £79,375
Target investor price (1%) £63,500
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • 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).