9 bed detached house for sale

Houghton Hall Hall Lane, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear DH5

For sale by online auction on Tuesday, 11 Nov 2025 ending at 13:06

9 bed detached grade II listed building!

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open house viewings: (no booking required)

11:00am to 11.30am, Wednesday 29th October 2025

11:00am t0 11.20am, Friday 7th November 2025

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 leisure facilities are also within close reach, making this an ideal home for families or professionals seeking a residence of distinction.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of Houghton Le Spring’s most notable historic homes. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scale, character, and potential of Houghton Hall. Offering an impressive nine-bedroom reside

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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.