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17 THE CLOSES

CONSETT, EDMUNDBYERS, COUNTY DURHAM DH8 9NH

4 beds 2,260 sq ft Listed 20 Sep 2013 (-4646d)

£399,950

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Property details

Floor area

210 m²

EPC rating

F

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£382,000 Jul 2014

Price per m²

£1,905/m²

Local average

£345,401 (+15.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,732 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • DETACHED FAMILY HOME
  • FOUR/FIVE BEDROOMS
  • THREE WITH EN-SUITE
  • RAYBURN AND LPG HEATING
  • DETACHED ANNEX
  • GARDENS AND GARAGE
  • NO FORWARD CHAIN

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SITUATED IN THE SEMI RURAL VILLAGE OF EDMUNDBYERS LIES FAIRLODGE, A STONE BUILT IMMACULATELY PRESENTED 4/5 BEDROOM DETACHED HOME, OFFERING EXCEPTIONAL SPACE FOR THE GROWING FAMILY, HAVING LARGE GARDENS, DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH BLOCK PAVED DRIVEWAY AND WROUGHT IRON GATES AND HAVING THE BENEFIT OF A STONE BUILT ANNEXE WITH A WORKSHOP ATTACHED.
VIEWING IS CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL TO APPRECIATE THE QUALITY, STYLE AND FITTINGS WITHIN THE PROPERTY WHICH BRIEFLY COMPRISES OF ENTRANCE PORCH, RECEPTION HALL, LOUNGE, DINING ROOM, STUDY/BEDROOM FIVE, TWO FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS, FAMILY BATHROOM, KITCHEN, WITH GAS RAYBURN, UTILITY ROOM. ON THE FIRST FLOOR THERE ARE A FURTHER TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS BOTH WITH EN-SUITES. EXTERNALLY THERE ARE GARDENS TO ALL SIDES, MAINLY LAWNED AND BOASTING MATURE SHRUBS AND TREES. THE REAR GARDEN HAS AN ATTRACTIVE POND, AND LARGE PATIO AREA. THERE IS ALSO A STONE BUILT SINGLE STORY ANNEXE WITH WORKSHOP ATTACHED IDEAL FOR GUESTS, TEENAGERS OR WORKING FROM HOME.
THE PROPERTY HAS UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING THROUGHOUT AND IS WARMED VIA LPG GAS AND ELECTRIC STORAGE HEATERS.
ACCOMMODATION:
ENTRANCE PORCH:
Having ceramic flooring with a decorative inlaid border. Meter cupboard, wall mounted heater. Glass door to;
RECEPTION HALL:
Spacious hall with stairs leading to first floor, cloaks cupboard and linen storage cupboard housing boiler. Doors to;
BATHROOM 6'10 X 11'11:
Luxury bathroom, having a corner bath, corner double shower unit, low level WC and bidet, attractively tiled walls, window, radiator.
BEDROOM 12'0 X 11'6:
Situated to the rear of the property and having an excellent range of fitted wardrobes with a dressing table and over bed storage. Radiator.
BEDROOM 9'11 X 12'7:
Again with fitted wardrobes and dressing table, window.
EN-SUITE:
Newly fitted with shower cubicle pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC ceramic tiling to walls and granite tiling to floor, chrome heated towel rail/radiator.
STUDY/BEDROOM 5 11’'7 X 9'4:
Window to front elevation and radiator.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 36'9 X 17'3:
A lovely room having a bay window to the front elevation, a side window and sliding patio doors leading to the patio area at the rear. The focal point being the Inglenook style fireplace with attractive stone tiled inset and hearth housing multi fuel burning stove. Wall and picture lights add tasteful lighting to this room 2 radiators.
KITCHEN 11'5 X 11'10:
Always a warm room having a navy blue Rayburn (for domestic hot water, heating and cooking) wall and base units with concealed lighting granite work surfaces integral dishwasher and fridge, wine rack and plate rack, one and a half bowl sink unit, electric hob and oven with extractor fan. Ceramic tiling to the wall and floor and window overlooking the rear garden.
UTILITY ROOM 6'11 X 9'0:
Having base units with granite work surfaces and ceramic tiling to walls and floor. Plumbing for automatic washing machine and door to garden.
FIRST FLOOR:
LANDING: With velux window.
BEDROOM 12'5 X 13'9:
Having two velux windows and recessed fitted wardrobes with lighting and panel heater.
EN-SUITE:
Newly fitted with corner spa shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with storage, low level wc velux window, ceramic tiling.
BEDROOM 12'5 X 14'6: With two velux windows, panel heater and storage to eves.
EN-SUITE:
With panelled bath, wash hand basin, low level WC, ceramic tiling to walls. 
EXTERNALLY:
The site is approximately half an acre which is mainly laid to lawn with mature planting. A paved patio leads the length of the house, and to the rear there is a fish pond with decorative hand lift pump.
DETACHED STONE BUILT ANNEXE 11'2 X 20'10:
Having UPVC arched windows this building has an array of uses; a guest suite or teenage den to name but a few.
SEPARATE WORKSHOP: With electricity
DETACHED GARAGE 19'0 X 17'10: Having 2 up and over metal doors.
The property has a block paved driveway with attractive wrought iron gates and is surrounded by a traditional stone built wall.

CS/CF/2013 

Listed by

Hexham

Rook Matthews Sayer - Connells

Reference: 43304447

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 13/09/2013

Current heating cost: £3,254/year

Potential heating cost: £2,300/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,530

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Install condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7198017

Property Details

Street: 17 The Closes

Town: Edmundbyers

Postcode: DH8 9NH

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 08/03/2010

Work Completed: 25/01/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #4730458

Property Details

Street: 17 The Closes

Town: Edmundbyers

Postcode: DH8 9NH

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 22/05/2007

Work Completed: 25/04/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

-2% since 2012

Event Date Price % change
Sold 02/07/2014 (11 years ago) £382,000 -2.1%
Sold 08/06/2012 (14 years ago) £390,000

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 SUMMERFIELD HOUSE, 3 THE CLOSES, EDMUNDBYERS, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 9NH £480,000 16/04/2025 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: £433,400 (5 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).

5y growth 9%
10y growth 77.7%

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

1y (index) 0.4%
5y (index) 21.3%
10y (index) 40.6%

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

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 0.16%
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).