THE priciest homes in the North-East often come with a mix of bedrooms, reception rooms and several acres of land.

But you don't have to travel very far if you want your own country home, complete with enough space for friends and family, in the busy town of Chester-le-Street.

Where the price of the average home is around £156,317 based on 575 sales in the past year, some of the town's most expensive are on the market for as much as £1.2m.

Here's eight of the most expensive houses currently open to offers, all correct at time of publication, in and around Chester-le-Street:

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Nirvana, Chester-le-Street 

Described as a 'magnificent' dwelling, this five-bedroom home has gone on the market for £1.2m - it even includes its own pillared entrance and 1.25 acres of grounds - Nirvana

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Whitehill Hall, Chester-le-Street

A 'beautifully' presented six-bed home a four-minute drive from Chester-le-Street's front street has gone on the market for £795,000 - Whitehill Hall

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Pelton Lane, Pelton 

Described as occupying an 'elevated location' with far reaching views of the countryside - this fairly recent home offers six bedrooms in living spaces over three floors. It also includes three bathrooms and four reception rooms. Up for sale for £675,000 - Pelton Lane 

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Blue House Bank, Hett Hills 

Complete with a 32ft long lounge, this five-bed house near Chester-le-Street is up hoping to fetch around £525,000. It also includes 1/3 acres of land - Blue House Bank 

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Wheatley Well Lane, Plawsworth Village

Marketed as a cottage with 'charm and character,' this four-bedroom home near Chester-le-Street is on the market for £450,000. As part of the price, a good-sized well stocked garden - Wheatley Well Lane 

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Graythwaite, Chester-le-Street

Recently refurbished, this four-bedroom home in Chester-le-Street features a large 19ft lounge, four well-sized double bedrooms and a backdrop of woodland. For sale at £450,000 - Graythwaite 

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The Coach House, The Hermitage 

Converted from a coach house into a three-bed family home in Chester-le-Street, which includes an impressive conservatory overlooking its garden has a guide price of £449,000. Whoever lives here will have exlusive access to an indoor swimming pool as part of the wider estate - The Coach House 

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Newcastle Road, Chester-le-Street

More toned down that the rest on the list, but grand nontheless. This four-bedroom home near the town centre features 'character' and a contemporary kitchen and bathrooms. Complete with a lobby, cloakroom, 19ft lounge, sitting room, dinning room and refitted kitchen - it's going for £430,000 - Newcastle Road