5 bed detached house for sale

The Cottage Hauxley Drive, Chester Le Street, County Durham DH2

For sale by online auction on Tuesday, 24 Mar 2026 ending at 13:06

A Substantial Stone-Built Family Home Offering Over 2,690 Sq. Ft. Of Versatile Accommodation.

A Rare Auction Opportunity with Flexible Completion, Mortgage Buyer Friendly & Pre-Auction Offers Invited.

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial and beautifully presented stone-built family home offering approximately 250 sq. Metres (2,691 sq. Ft.) of versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, set within a highly desirable residential location.

This charming and characterful property seamlessly blends traditional features with modern living, making it ideally suited to families, professionals, or buyers seeking generous space with flexible usage.

Property Overview

The Cottage enjoys an attractive stone façade and occupies a private, established plot with landscaped gardens, paved patio seating areas, and driveway parking leading to an integral garage. Internally, the accommodation is well-proportioned, light-filled, and thoughtfully arranged.

Ground Floor

Welcoming porch and entrance hall

Formal dining room

Spacious sitting room

Rear lounge ideal for family living

Well-appointed kitchen

Utility room

Garden room with French doors opening to the rear garden

Ground floor WC

Integral garage

First Floor

Three generously sized bedrooms

Family bathroom

Second Floor

Large principal bedroom with en-suite shower room

Additional bedroom or home office

Useful storage areas

Key Features

Four bedrooms plus office/bedroom five potential

Approx. 250 sq. Metres total floor area

Attractive stone-built cottage

Multiple reception rooms

Garden room with garden access

En-suite to principal bedroom

Driveway and integral garage

Mature gardens with patio seating areas

Auction & Buyer Information

Pre-auction offers are encouraged and welcomed

Mortgage buyers welcomed

Extended completion up to 3 months available, if required, subject to pre-approval by the auctioneer

Seller has moved overseas – genuine reason for sale

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a substantial and impressive home via auction, offering both immediate appeal and long-term potential.

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Additional Fees
Administration Charge - Non-refundable £3,600 inc VAT payable on the fall of the virtual gavel..

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.