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£750,000

9 bed detached house for sale

Houghton Enterprise Centre, Lake Road, Houghton Le Spring DH5
9 beds
3 baths
5 receptions
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£750,000

9 bed detached house for sale
Houghton Enterprise Centre, Lake Road, Houghton Le Spring DH5

    • 9 beds

    • 3 baths

    • 5 receptions

  • EPC Rating: E

Chain free
Added on 16/09/2025

About this property

  • Historical Detached Property

  • Grade II Listed Building

  • Nine Bedrooms

  • Large Garage/Workshop

  • Ample Off Road Parking

Summary

**historical detached property**grade II listed building**nine bedrooms**large garage/workshop**ample off road parking**no onward chain**

Pattinsons estate agents are excited to welcome to the market Houghton Hall, which is an impressive period residence offering substantial accommodation, set within mature landscaped grounds in a highly convenient location. The property combines historic character with excellent potential for modern family living.

The construction is rumoured to have been around 1589 by the Hutton family and is arranged over multiple levels and features spacious reception rooms, high ceilings and large windows that provide a light and airy feel throughout. Original period detailing has been retained, giving the house a sense of elegance and charm, while the generous proportions allow flexibility in how the space is used. The property offers scope for a new owner to enhance and personalise to individual requirements.

The residence at Houghton Hall extends over three floors and includes, on the ground floor, a grand reception hall with cantilever staircase, a large family kitchen, two reception rooms, a bar area, offices, and ancillary washrooms. The first floor provides four bedrooms, a bathroom, a secondary living room and a games room. The second floor offers five further bedrooms together with extensive storerooms. Externally, the property benefits from a block-paved driveway with parking for multiple vehicles, and formal gardens enclosed by stone walls and railings.

The location of Houghton Hall is particularly convenient, situated on Hall Lane, the property benefits from excellent transport connections via the A690 and A1(M), placing Durham, Sunderland and Newcastle within easy reach. A range of local schools, shops and leisure facilities are also close by, making this an ideal home for families and professionals alike.

This property represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Houghton Le Spring's most notable residences. Early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the scale and potential on offer.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold

Entrnace/Verabule/Hallway

Property entrance leading to the spacious vestibule, which allows access to a grand hallway that has carpet flooring, a radiator and a cantilever staircase.

Lounge (5.32m x 5.55m)

Spacious lounge with carpet flooring and a glazed window.

Dining Room (5.32m x 4.76m)

Separate diner with a feature fireplace, carpet flooring and two glazed windows.

Kitchen/Breakfasting Area (8.95m x 5.31m)

Kitchen/Breakfasting area benefits from a range of upper and lower units with contrasting worksurfaces, dual sinks, plumbing for a washing machine and Leisure Rangemaster oven. Hardwood flooring, tile splash back and three glazed windows.

Bar Area (8.6m x 4.0m)

The Bar area has fitted bar and hardwood flooring.

Bathroom Suite

Benefiting from a bath, walk-in shower unit, two W.C and dual sinks.

Bedroom One (5.3m x 3.9m)

Double bedroom with carpet flooring, feature fireplace, storage cupboard and a glazed window.

Bedroom Two (5.3m x 4.7m)

Double bedroom with carpet flooring, fitted wardrobe, storage cupboard and two glazed windows.

Games Room (9.0m x 6.4m)

Versatile games room with wooden flooring and three glazed windows.

Bedroom Three (4.4m x 4.7m)

Bedroom with carpet flooring and a glazed window.

Bedroom Four (3.6m x 3.1m)

Bedroom with carpet flooring and a glazed window.

Secondary Living Room (5.2m x 5.0m)

Second living room with carpet flooring and a glazed window.

Bathroom Two

The second bathroom has a bath, walk-in shower units, wash room and W.C.

Bedroom Five (5m x 5m)

Double bedroom with carpet flooring and a glazed window.

Bedroom Six (5.0m x 4.7m)

Double bedroom a walk-in wardrobe, carpet flooring and two glazed windows.

Bedroom Seven (3.2m x 3.5m)

Bedroom with carpet flooring and a glazed window.

Bedroom Eight/Storage Room (2.9m x 5.0m)

A versatile room with carpet flooring, fitted wall units and a glazed window.

Bedroom Nine/Storage Room (8.9m x 4.9m)

Versatile room with a walk-in wardrobe, vinyl flooring and three glazed windows.

Shower Room

The shower room also has a W.C.

Garage/Workshop (18m x 10m)

Large garage which can be access via roller shutter door and three separate storage areas.

External

Externally, the property benefits from a block-paved driveway with parking for multiple vehicles, and formal gardens enclosed by stone walls and railings.

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