Summary - Glencrest, Copley Lane, Butterknowle, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM DL13 5LW
1 bed 1 bath Plot
Fully serviced freehold plot with consent for a three-bed bungalow in scenic Butterknowle..
Planning consent for a three-bedroom detached bungalow
Fully serviced, freehold plot ready for self-build
Very large plot with private garden and driveway
Open-plan kitchen/living; Jack & Jill bathroom in current plans
Scenic rural setting between Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle
Fast broadband; mobile signal only average
Limited local amenities; regular shopping requires travel
Council tax band currently unknown
A rare self-build opportunity in the peaceful hamlet of Butterknowle, this fully serviced, freehold plot has planning consent for a single-storey three-bedroom detached bungalow. The approved design creates an open-plan kitchen/living area, Jack & Jill bathroom and private garden with driveway — a simple, practical layout well suited to first-time builders, downsizers or those seeking a turnkey planning solution.
The plot is very large and sits in the scenic Gaunless Valley, overlooked by Cockfield Fell and positioned between Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle. Broadband speeds are listed as fast, and the local primary and secondary schools nearby have Good to Outstanding Ofsted ratings, which will appeal to families and professionals who value a rural lifestyle without complete isolation.
Practical considerations: this is a self-build plot, so purchasers should allow for full construction costs, contractor procurement and build times. Mobile signal is average and local amenities are limited to village-level facilities (post box, playground, basic leisure), so regular commuting or shopping trips will likely be to nearby market towns. Council tax band is unknown at present.
In short: the site offers clear planning and services in a scenic countryside setting, giving a head-start on building a modern, single-storey home — but buyers must be prepared for the responsibilities, costs and logistics of a self-build in a remoter rural community.
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