Allotments 6 & 7 Broken Banks Allotments

LOCATION Broken Banks Allotments lie to the north of Broken Banks, a quiet residential street in Bishop Auckland at the end of Russell Street. The Allotments are accessed from Hexham Street with a footpath leading down and then up to the allotments.

Broken Banks is close to Bishop Auckland town centre, where there are a range of amenities and shopping facilities with a wider choice being found at Tindale Crescent.

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DESCRIPTION The allotment extends to approximately 703.41m2, and is suitable for growing a range of produce, currently showing as plot 6 & 7.

SERVICES The allotment has access to mains water.

MATERIAL INFORMATION The allotment is exempt from Council Tax or the requirement of an Energy Performance Certificate. It is understood that the allotment does not have access to a broadband connection and has good mobile phone signal in this area. We would advise prospective purchasers to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability. With reference to data from the Environment Agency’s Flood Warning Information Service there is a very low risk of flooding from surface water, rivers and sea.

COSTS Each party is to bear their own costs.

MONEY LAUNDERING Prospective buyers should be aware that in the event that they are successful they will be required to provide documents in relation to the current Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations. The extent of the required documentation will be confirmed to the purchaser(s) after acceptance of an offer.

TENURE We are informed by the current vendors that the allotments are held freehold. The current tenants of the allotments have been served the relevant notices which expire 31st October 2026.

METHOD OF SALE The property is offered for sale in lots by private treaty.

VIEWINGS Please contact Vickers & Barrass Darlington office on 01325 728084 to arrange a viewing, which are strictly by appointment only.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Durham County Council www.durham.gov.uk 03000 26 0000

NOTES Particulars prepared – February 2026 Photographs taken – September 2025

PARTICULAR NOTES The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, all or part of an offer or contract; all descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to condition and necessary consents for use and occupation and other details are given as a guide only and without responsibility. Any intending purchasers or lessees should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as to their accuracy.

No employee of Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given by the Vendors or the Lessors of this property.

Any offer for this property will be taken as an admission by the intending purchaser that they have relied solely upon their own personally verified information, inspection, and enquiries.
The photographs show only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs.

Where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors in good faith. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning authority into such matters.

The Vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, withdraw or exclude either of the lots shown at any time and to generally amend the particulars or method of sale.

The property is sold subject to reserve (s). Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors reserve the right to sell privately without imposing a closing date and do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer. The particulars have been prepared in accordance with the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations to give a fair overall view of the property.