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Guide price

£450,000

9 bed detached house for sale
Houghton Hall, Hall Lane, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear DH5

    • 9 beds

  • EPC Rating: E

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Reduced on 05/12/2025

About this property

    For sale by online auction on Tuesday, 09 Dec 2025 ending at 14:15

    Auction Date Commencing on Monday 8th December at 1pm and ending 24 hours later on Tuesday 9th December at 1pm with Auction House North East

    Please register to bid via our website -


    Auction Date Commencing on Monday 8th December at 1pm and ending 24 hours later on Tuesday 9th December at 1pm with Auction House North East

    Please register to bid via our website - bed detached grade II listed building!

    Open house viewings: (no booking required)

    Thursday 27th November 12pm until 12.30pm

    Thursday 4th December 12pm until 12.30pm

    Houghton Hall is a remarkable Houghton Hall is a remarkable historical detached property, a Grade II listed building offering an impressive nine bedroom residence with substantial accommodation across multiple floors. Set within mature landscaped grounds, this distinguished period home combines historic character with excellent potential for modern family living.

    Believed to have been constructed around 1589 by the Hutton family, Houghton Hall retains much of its original period detailing, including high ceilings, large windows, and elegant features that enhance its charm and sense of grandeur. The property’s generous proportions allow for flexible living arrangements and present a unique opportunity for a new owner to personalise and enhance the space to their individual requirements.

    The ground floor has a reception hall featuring a cantilever staircase, leading to a large kitchen, two reception rooms, a bar area, offices, and ancillary washrooms. The first floor comprises several bedrooms, a secondary living room, a bathroom, and a games room, while the second floor provides further bedrooms and extensive storerooms. The property also boasts a large garage and workshop, offering significant additional space.

    Externally, Houghton Hall is approached via a block-paved driveway providing ample off-road parking, and the gardens are enclosed by traditional stone walls and railings.

    Conveniently located on Hall Lane, the property benefits from excellent transport links via the A690 and A1(M), giving easy access to Durham, Sunderland, and Newcastle. Local schools, shops, and le

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    Administration Charge - £3600 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

    Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

    Price Information
    * Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.

    Additional Fees Information
    Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. This includes and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.

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