HOLLYWELL HOUSE
8, THE CLOSES, CONSETT, EDMUNDBYERS, COUNTY DURHAM DH8 9NH
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
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)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): County Durham. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 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: £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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