# 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DH8 9NH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | HOLLYWELL HOUSE, 8, THE CLOSES, CONSETT, EDMUNDBYERS, COUNTY DURHAM DH8 9NH | | Price | £299,950 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Last sold | £290,000 May 2011 | ## 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 ## Property Photos - ![Main Picture](/listings/photos/26895310/558775) - Main Picture - ![Photo](/listings/photos/26895310/558782) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/26895310/558787) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/26895310/558792) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/26895310/558797) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/26895310/558803) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/26895310/558809) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/26895310/558814) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/26895310/558820) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/26895310/558827) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/26895310/558830) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | HOLLYWELL HOUSE, 8 THE CLOSES, EDMUNDBYERS, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 9NH | £290,000 | 27/05/2011 | Semi-detached | ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £144,406 (43 Semi-detached, DH8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +107.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (County Durham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £572/mo - **Realistic:** £635/mo - **Optimistic:** £699/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Durham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £658/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £79,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £63,500 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 13.2% - **10y growth:** 26.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for County Durham; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 22.9% - **10y growth (index):** 43.6% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)