Former Queens Head Public House, 35, Front Street, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9HW

Summary auction sale 15 October 2026 - Part completed development of four properties. Set in popular location.

Description ***for sale by auction***various bidding options available: Online, telephone, proxy or in person at the grand connaught rooms, great queen street, 61-65, covent garden, london, WC2B 5DA *** 15th October 2026***9.30 am start***contact the auctioneers to register now*** Description: This grade two listed property, formally the Queens Head Public House is sold with planning permission for conversion into three terraced dwellings and a further property to the rear.

Planning reference numbers for Durham planning portal are DM/24/03194/nmb for the building to the rear and DM/22/00239/lb for the pub.

The development is set within a popular location with amenities surrounding such as cafes, schools and shops.

The area is also served by a public transport bus route for travelling to surrounding areas. This type of purchase would suit an investor looking for a project to finalise and make their own.

Buyers are advised to make their own enquiries with the local authority and their solicitors prior to bidding.

Please note: We have not carried out an internal inspection of the property and therefore details may vary. Proposed Accommodation: 35A Ground Floor: Entrance Lobby, Lounge, Kitchen and WC.

First Floor: Landing, Bedroom and Bathroom. 35B Ground Floor: Entrance Lobby, Lounge, Kitchen and WC. First Floor: Landing, Two Bedrooms and Bathroom.

35C Ground Floor: Entrance Lobby, Open Plan Living Kitchen. First Floor: Landing, Bedroom and Bathroom. 35D Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Lounge WC and Dining Kitchen.

First Floor: Landing, Two Bedrooms and Bathroom. External: Bin Store and Store. Tenure: Freehold Viewings: William H Brown Northern Auctions, 26 Market Place, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1AT. Tel.

Option 1) ***guide price: £185,000*** Important Notice: For each Lot, a contract documentation fee of £1800 (inclusive of VAT) is payable to the Auctioneers by the buyer.

The seller may charge additional fees payable upon completion. If applicable, such fees are detailed within the Special Conditions of Sale. Buyers are deemed to bid in full knowledge of this.

The Guide Price quoted must not be relied upon by prospective purchasers as a valuation or assessment of value of the property.

It is intended to provide purchasers with an indication of the region at which the reserve may be set at the time of going to press.

The guide price may be subject to variation and interested parties are advised to make regular checks for variations and should be aware that the reserve price may be either below or above the quoted guide price.

Prospective purchasers should also be aware that the eventual sale price may be above or below the guide level dependent upon competition, and should therefore not presume the guide to be indicative of the final expected sale price or the price the property is available at.

**please contact the auctioneers at to request A copy of the legal pack, if this is available we can email it over to you** When setting the guide price, the auctioneers have given consideration to the seller’s instructions in respect of their indicated reserve price at the time of instruction.

The reserve price, (the level below which the property will not be sold), remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer.

The guide price therefore, is intended to indicate the region at which the reserve price is intended to be set.

The seller will confirm their final reserve price close to the auction date and if appropriate the auctioneers may adjust the guide price to reflect this.

Whilst the auctioneers make every effort to ensure the safety and security of viewers at properties, we have not carried out a detailed Health & Safety inspection of properties in our auctions and cannot therefore guarantee the safety and security of viewers.

Prospective purchasers and bidders attend properties entirely at their own risk. Particular care should be taken when accessing cellars, attics, exterior grounds and outbuildings and boundaries.

All non-conducted inspections of vacant sites should be made in daylight hours only and entry into such sites is entirely at the viewers risk.

Registration for bidding online will close the Friday before the auction sale. Please ensure you register and submit all the details and documents required in time.

Without authorisation to bid prior to the sale you will be unable to bid in the auction. 1.

Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.

Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.

The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.

Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.