Properties

The site extends to 5.88 acres (2.38 hectares) and is currently cleared and undeveloped. It is brownfield in nature, having previously accommodated Little Thorpe Maternity Hospital, which has been demolished. The site is 'd' shaped, relatively flat and is accessible from Andrew's Lane to the north. The main body of the site is accessible via an attractive tree-lined boulevard. The surrounding area comprises agricultural land, providing panoramic views over the neighbouring fields. The site is located on Andrew's Lane on the outskirts of Little Thorpe, a sought after village to the north east of County Durham. Little Thorpe is located approximately 10.5 miles south of Sunderland, 10 miles east of Durham and 20 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne. County Durham's Heritage Coastline forms a natural geographical border to the east of the village, which comprises the nearby harbour town of Seaham, benefiting from a broad range of amenities, cafes and restaurants. Road access to Little Thorpe is principally provided via the A19 directly to the west, which facilities access to the conurbations of Tyne & Wear and Teesside to the north and south respectively. The village is served by a number of nearby railway stations, including Seaham and Horden, which provide regular connections to various regional destinations including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Middlesbrough.