Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 53 Front Street, Bishop Auckland, a cozy and compact detached type home with 4 bed in the DL13 5DS area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £260,000 and a rental potential of £1,690 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Jul 11, 2025. It's possible the property has changed since then,
but we are dedicated to giving you everything you need to make smart property decisions. Here's a snippet, and if you'd like to view the full thing, just click to expand.
"For Sale by online Auction
29th May 2025
10Am start Bidding open 24 Hours Prior
OPTION ONE On the fall of the electronic gavel the buyer pays a 10% deposit to The Agents Property Auction Limited subject to a minimum of £3,000. Where sales are agreed prior or post auction and The Agents Property Auction Limited are in possession of a legal pack, exchange occurs on the buyer signing the Auction Contract, payment of the deposit and The Agents Property Auction Limited completing their customer due diligence. Completion is to occur within a further 28 days of the exchange.
A Vacant pub with planning permission granted for conversion to four bedroom detached house. For full details on the planning application, which was submitted in November 2024, please visit the durham.gov.uk website and head to the planning portal and use the reference number of DM 24 03168 FPA. Once work has been carried out this would make a well sized home located in the very centre of the village. The property currently comprises of a main seating area, serving bar, ladies and gents Wc, kitchen and washing area. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room and bathroom. The plans submitted have four bedrooms upstairs along with a house bathroom, whilst on the ground floor there is an open plan living room dining room kitchen, a snug reception room office, a utility room and store.
Externally to the rear there is an enclosed rear yard with the oil tank The car park for the pub is located at the front of the property on land owned by a third party.
Cockfield is a popular village that features a good selection of local amenities that include a garage, convenience sized supermarket, pharmacy and doctors surgery, a couple of pubs and food outlets, a Primary school rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted and is surrounded by the fell which is perfect for walks. The village is also well served with bus links that provide connections to not only Bishop Auckland, but also Spennymoor, Durham city and beyond.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team s Material information in property listings Guidance
PART A
Local Authority Durham County Council
Council Tax Band NA Business rates £5000 PA
Tenure Freehold
PART B
Property Type Stone built pub
Property Construction Standard
Number & Types of Rooms Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls
Electricity supply Mains
Water Supply Mains
Sewerage Mains
Heating Oil fired boiler with radiators and open fires
Estimated Mobile phone coverage Please refer to the Ofcom Website
Estimated Broadband Download speeds please refer to the Ofcom Website
Parking car park owned by third party
PART C
Building Safety The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm
Restrictions Covenants apply
Rights & Easements Right over the land to the front to give access to the main road.
Flood risk Very Low
Coastal Erosion NA
Protected Trees NA
Conservation area YES
Planning Permission YES see above
Accessibility The property has not been altered for accessibility
Mining Area Located within a historical mining area
Selective License Area NO
No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions.
Furthermore, J W Wood are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are Material Information to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, please do seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.
Disclaimer 1
None of the services have been tested.
Measurements, where given, are approximate and for descriptive purposes only. Boundaries cannot be guaranteed and must be checked by solicitors prior to exchanging contracts. The details are provided in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and
do not constitute any part of a contract. No member of staff has any authority to make or give representation or warranty in relation to this property. For sale by auction see
Disclaimer 2
Each auction property is offered at a guide price and is also subject to a reserve price. The guide price is the level where the bidding will commence. The reserve price is the sellers minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price, which may be up to 10% higher than the guide price, is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. The successful buyer pays a £2000 vat total £2400 Auction Administration Fee. At your request we can refer you to a North East based Solicitor from our panel. It is your decision whether you choose to deal with them, should you decide to use them you should know that we would receive a referral fee of £120 including VAT from them for the recommendation.
Disclaimer 3
Details of the tenure will be available in the legal pack, however we recommend all potential buyers take legal advice and satisfy their requirements prior to purchase."
