Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Consett, County Durham

Property for sale in Consett

On the edge of the Pennines, on the steep east bank of the River Derwent, 27,000 people reside in the town of Consett, County Durham. In 1841 there were only 150 residents but the discovery of coking coal, iron ore, and limestone fuelled the blast furnaces for the production of iron and steel. German cutlers and sword-makers settled in the village of Shotley Bridge, now within Consett, and founded the famous Wilkinson Sword company. Now the steelworks have been removed, residents can enjoy picturesque views over the Derwent Valley. This slice of rural England has attracted many people to move to Consett, encouraging the development of houses on brown field sites, complemented by a new retail park.

Property for sale in Consett is a mix of two and three-bedroom terraced townhouses, stone-built artisan cottages, agricultural buildings that are ripe for conversion, and period-style stone-built detached bungalows. Estate agents in Consett also represent houses offering four bedrooms including spacious, new-build terraced and detached houses with integral garages, substantial executive-style houses with double garages, and various period properties set in rural locations including Georgian and Victorian houses and mansions.

For details of any flats for sale in Consett and for information regarding cottages, houses and bungalows, please contact Consett estate agents.

Amenities for Consett properties

Consett's recently refurbished Empire Theatre, one of County Durham's oldest, stages variety acts, plays, a pantomime every Christmas, and screens the occasional major movie. Belle Vue Leisure Centre in Ashdale Road, Consett, has a six-lane swimming pool, a learner pool, a large sports hall, two fully equipped gymnasia, an air-conditioned fitness suite, squash courts, sauna & steam room, indoor bowling green and Fantasy Playland. For education, there are several primary schools in the Consett area and, for boys & girls aged 11-18, the highly-regarded Consett Community Sports College.

Transport in Consett

The railway station in Durham is 12 miles from Consett and the railway station in Newcastle is 13; both stations are on the East Coast Main Line. By road, Consett is served by the A692 for Gateshead, the A691 for Durham, and the A68 for Bishop Auckland. Local bus services are provided by Go Northern.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Consett, which is covered by postcode DH8, you may also like to consider Durham, Seaham, Peterlee, Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, and Barnard Castle.