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The Cottages, Swinhopeburn, Westgate, Weardale

North East

£205,000Guide Price

Listed on 01/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered at auction, this Grade II listed semi-detached farmhouse in Swinhopeburn has three bedrooms, two reception rooms and approximately 0.74 acres of land, subject to buyers confirming the title extent. The accommodation includes a lounge with a log-burning stove, exposed beams and stone flooring, a separate dining room with an old range, and a basic kitchen with a sink unit. A utility area and rear passage provide additional service space. There is also a part shower room described as having no fittings, together with a first-floor bathroom and WC. A loft room is accessed from the landing by ladder or stairs and is divided into two rooms. The property retains period features and is described as requiring renovation. Heating is stated to be by solid fuel and LPG, and the septic tank is shared with the neighbouring property. Outside, there are enclosed garden areas, land, and an open-plan area beyond the front boundary wall that can provide parking. The listing states capacity for up to five vehicles. The sale is through a transparent online auction with conditional or unconditional terms; the advertised amount is a starting bid, and auction terms apply. The Grade II listing, shared drainage arrangements, land boundaries and extent, and the condition and suitability of the building and services should be checked as part of due diligence. Any alteration or expansion would require the relevant permissions and verification of feasibility.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

44out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This Grade II listed stone farmhouse has a distinctive starting point: exposed beams, fireplaces, stone floors and several reception and bedroom spaces, with land and parking included. The photographed interiors and garden offer plenty of scope to reshape the home and restore its character, including replacing the very basic kitchen and completing the shower/WC area. The £52,000–£92,000 renovation range points to a substantial project, and the roof and services still need checking; the listing also notes a shared septic tank and solid-fuel and LPG heating.

The score is E (44/100), reflecting weak investability and limited evidence to judge the overall opportunity, rather than a conclusion that the asking price is dear: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be assessed. The listing gives a starting bid of £205,000; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

Key opportunities

  • Restore the stone farmhouse’s exposed beams, fireplaces and traditional floors while bringing its dated or unfinished interior finishes into a coherent style.
  • Rework the very basic kitchen and complete the unfinished shower/WC area as part of a broader plan for the home.
  • Tackle the overgrown immediate garden and make use of the included land and parking for a more usable rural setting.

Key risks

  • The £52,000–£92,000 works range, unfinished interiors and overgrown grounds make this a substantial budget and programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
  • Roof and services condition are not established by the photographs; check these, along with the shared septic tank, before committing.

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Based on a loan of £153,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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