Description
Auction & Lot Details
- Lot Number: 7
- Auction Date: September 23, 2025
- Auction Type: Online & Live Bidding
- Guide Price: £185,000 to £195,000
Property Overview
Burton House is a stone-built, two-storey former pub. It served as a freehold public house. It has a bar room and a shared lounge. A manager’s flat sits upstairs. A self-contained annex adds extra space. Outside, you will find a large beer garden. A trade patio offers more external space.
Location & Community
Burnopfield is a lively village in County Durham. Its 4,500 people enjoy local shops and clinics. A village centre, stores, and a health clinic lie nearby. Bus routes run to Newcastle, Gateshead, and Stanley. The Metro Centre is within easy reach. The A1(M) lies close. All this access brings in visitors year-round.
Market Trends & Planning
Rents in the North East rose by 9.5% last year. This growth beats national figures and shows strong income potential. Durham County Council classifies pubs as ‘Sui Generis’. Owners need full planning permission to change use. Past barn-to-home projects won council approval. This shows solid conversion plans get support. Nearby pub conversions saw returns of 132% to 143%.
Conversion & Income Potential
Investors can run the pub or convert it to homes. A £450,000 budget could cover purchase and conversion. That sum could yield £33,600 a year in rent. This equals a 7.5% rental yield. The property could resell at about £607,500. That gives a 35% return on sale. These figures highlight clear profit potential.
Investment & Yield Scenarios
Figure 1 below : Burton House Investment & Yield Scenarios In addition to residential conversion potential, Burton House sits within a dynamic region supported by a £14 billion North East investment prospectus and targeted funding from major operators such as Heineken UK, which is investing in community pubs and revitalisation projects through 2025—further reinforcing the property’s multifaceted development and income potential.
Regional Support & Funding
A £14 billion North East plan backs growth in the area. Heineken UK funds pub and local projects. These schemes run through 2025. They add value to pub trade and housing. This support strengthens long-term returns.
Internal & External Link Strategy
Link Type | Anchor Text | URL | |
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Internal | Burnopfield Village Guide | townandvillageguide.com/Durham/Burnopfield | |
Internal | Auction FAQs | palaceauctions.com/category/latest-news/ | |
Internal | Similar Pub Conversion Properties | palaceauctions.com/property/Development properties | |
External | Beamish Museum | https://www.beamish.org.uk/ | |
External | Metro Centre Shopping | https://www.metrocentre.co.uk/ |
Listing
- Published: July 22, 2025
- Last Updated: July 22, 2025