What were the 10 most expensive homes sold last month in County Durham?

Published Sep 25, 2025

A property in Rohan Cottage, Low Hedley Hope Hall, Bishop Auckland that sold for £540,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential properties recently sold in County Durham.

In total, 426 residential property sales were registered in the area in August, with an average price of £150,415. The average price per sqft ended up at £158.

The properties listed encompass terraced houses, semi-detached houses, detached houses and flats, with their deeds filed with the Land Registry during the month of August, even if the sales were conducted earlier.

10. £395,000 – detached house on Hollytree House, Chester Le Street

The sale of the detached house in Hollytree House, Chester Le Street has been finalised. It was sold for £395,000, and the date of transfer was 1 July. The home has a living area of 1,808 sqft. The price per sqft was £218. The energy efficiency of the property is rated E.

9. £425,000 – detached house on Dunelm House, Holmside Lane

A sale has been finalised for the detached house in Dunelm House, Holmside Lane. It was sold for £425,000 and the transfer of ownership was finalised on 24 June. The living area totals 1,840 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £231. The property comprises four bedrooms, and the property holds a C energy efficiency rating.

Cringle Mill, 2 Cringle Dykes

8. £430,000 – terraced house on Cringle Mill, 2 Cringle Dykes

The 1,722 sqft terraced house at Cringle Mill, 2 Cringle Dykes has been purchased. The sale was settled on 11 July, with a total purchase price of £430,000, working out to £250 per sqft after it had been on the market for two months and five days. The property offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D.

17 Turnberry Walk

7. £435,000 – semi-detached house on Turnberry Walk

The 1,517 sqft semi-detached house at Turnberry Walk in Neville’s Cross has been sold. It remained on the market for a duration of eight months and nine days. The transfer of ownership was settled on 3 July and the total purchase price was £435,000, £287 per sqft. The property consists of three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of B.

6. £455,000 – detached house on Parklands Court

A property in Parklands Court in the TS27 postcode area has new owners. It sold for £455,000, and the transfer of ownership was completed on 24 July. The detached house has a living area of 2,163 sqft, yielding a price per sqft of £210. The property’s energy efficiency is rated E.

5. £460,000 – detached house on Broadoaks

The 1,862 sqft detached house at Broadoaks in Bishop Middleham and Cornforth has been purchased. The sale was finalised on 14 July, with a total purchase price of £460,000, working out to £247 per sqft after it had been on the market for 23 days. The property offers five bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C.

12 Park Terrace

4. £480,000 – detached house on Park Terrace

The 1,506 sqft detached house at Park Terrace in Barnard Castle West has been sold. It was on the market for three months and one day. The transfer of ownership was settled on 24 June and the total purchase price was £480,000, £319 per sqft. The property consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of C.

3. £485,000 – detached house on The Coach House

A property in The Coach House has new owners. It sold for £485,000, and the transfer of ownership was completed on 18 July. The detached house has a living area of 1,410 sqft, yielding a price per sqft of £344. The property holds a C energy efficiency rating.

2. £495,000 – detached house on West Lodge

The sale of the detached house at West Lodge has been finalised. It was sold for £495,000, and the sale date was 11 July. The home has a living area of 1,786 sqft. The price per sqft was £277. The property holds a D energy efficiency rating.

This is the most expensive detached house sale registered in August:

Rohan Cottage, Low Hedley Hope Hall, Bishop Auckland

1. £540,000 – detached house on Rohan Cottage, Low Hedley Hope Hall, Bishop Auckland

A sale has been finalised for the detached house in Rohan Cottage, Low Hedley Hope Hall, Bishop Auckland. It was sold for £540,000 and the transfer of ownership was finalised on 11 July after it had been on the market for eight months and seven days. The living area totals 1,463 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £369. The property has four bedrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated E.