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Dipwood Road, Rowlands Gill

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Exceptional five-bedroom detached home inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s mid-century designs
  • Built in the 1960s with many original architectural features
  • Located in a peaceful and secluded area of Rowlands Gill, surrounded by natural beauty and woodland
  • One acre of land, offering extensive outdoor space and privacy
  • Multiple spacious balconies with scenic woodland views
  • Double garage providing ample off-street parking
  • Close to local schools, amenities, and transport links
  • Near attractions including Gibside National Trust estate and the River Derwent

Description

Signature North East welcomes you to this five-bedroom detached home, a 1960s mid-century masterpiece inspired by the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. This one-of-a-kind property retains many original features that are rarely found today. Nestled in a peaceful and secluded area of Rowlands Gill, this remarkable home is surrounded by natural beauty, with abundant green spaces and woodlands close by. Despite its rural tranquillity, the property remains well connected, offering easy access to local schools, amenities, and transport links. Nearby attractions include the stunning Gibside National Trust estate and the River Derwent. The property also boasts unique architectural highlights including stone cladding, wooden panelled ceilings, and balconies.

Stepping through the entrance hall, you are greeted by a stylish kitchen and dining area that perfectly blend modern finishes with the home’s mid-century charm. The kitchen showcases an elegant, contemporary design, fitted with attractive wall and base units, complemented by sleek countertops and a practical dining island. An arched alcove with built-in shelves add character and storage, while the kitchen itself features high-quality integrated appliances. A convenient utility room adjoins the kitchen, while the open dining area offers an ideal space for family gatherings and entertaining guests. From here, doors open out to a spacious balcony with scenic woodland views. The ground floor also features a study with serene outlooks, a practical store room, garden store, and a convenient WC. Ascending to the first floor, you’ll find the main living and dining areas, boasting stunning slanted wooden panelled ceilings and a captivating double-sided log burner. Large windows flood the space with natural light, connecting the interior with its lush surroundings. A charming garden room, surrounded by windows, completes this tranquil level, offering an immersive connection with nature.

Living Room - 10.88 x 4.21 (35'8" x 13'9") -

Dining Area - 3.41 x 3.21 (11'2" x 10'6") -

Garden Room - 6.75 x 3.07 (22'1" x 10'0") -

Kitchen / Dining Room - 9.4 x 4.58 (30'10" x 15'0") -

Study - 3.41 x 2.87 (11'2" x 9'4") -

Utility Room - 3.85 x 1.68 (12'7" x 5'6") -

Bedroom One - 4.24 x 3.67 (13'10" x 12'0") -

Bedroom Two - 4.24 x 3.44 (13'10" x 11'3") -

Bedroom Three - 2.69 x 2.48 (8'9" x 8'1") -

Bedroom Four - 2.69 x 2.48 (8'9" x 8'1") -

Bedroom Five - 2.69 x 2.17 (8'9" x 7'1") -

Bathroom - 4.59 x 1.7 (15'0" x 5'6") -

Store Room - 3.83 x 3.41 (12'6" x 11'2") -

Garden Store - 2.79 x 2.71 (9'1" x 8'10") -

Double Garage - 5.94 x 5.43 (19'5" x 17'9") -

The second floor hosts five bedrooms, two of which are generous doubles complete with built-in wardrobe units. Each bedroom enjoys access to a peaceful balcony, providing a private retreat to enjoy the natural surroundings. The family bathroom features a bathtub, walk-in shower, wash basin, and WC, all finished to a high standard.

Externally, this home sits within approximately one acre of land, offering extensive outdoor space. The garden features a lawn framed by stone detailing, alongside multiple balconies that take full advantage of the beautiful views. A spacious double garage provides ample off-street parking, completing this rare home in one of Rowlands Gill’s most desirable settings.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 204 Homes with Land listings in North East England (1+ acres).

This Property£650,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £65,040 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
57 D
79 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good LimitedVodafone Good Limited

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Highfield Community Primary School525 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    112
    Type
    Community school
  • St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield525 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    81
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Rowlands Gill Community Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    204
    Type
    Community school
  • Burnopfield Primary School1.1 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    351
    Type
    Community school
  • High Spen Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    172
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Whickham School3.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,690
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,401
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Tanfield School3.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    739
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Thorp Academy3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,442
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • North Durham Academy4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    935
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Rowlands Gill Express, Rowlands Gill630 metres
Co-op Burnopfield, Burnopfield0.9 miles
Co-op Chopwell, Chopwell2.5 miles

GP surgery

Cedars Medical Group1 mile

Pharmacy

Boots753 metres

Hospital

Prudhoe Hospital Site4.2 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces364 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Blaydon Rail Station3.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Dipwood Road-Orchard Road153 metres

Typical drive times

Blaydon9 min · 4.2 miles
Stanley11 min · 5.3 miles
Whickham11 min · 5.2 miles
Annfield Plain11 min · 5.4 miles
Newcastle upon Tyne (city)18 min · 9.3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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