A former hotel and pub in the North East which has been vacant for years is up for sale for £135,000.

The Chopwell Hotel, on Derwent Street, Chopwell, has been put on the market by Savills estate agents.

The property, which is of interest to investors and developers, had a planning application active in 2019 to transform the property into assisted living accommodation with 10 bedrooms.

This planning application has now lapsed, but other uses may be possible with the necessary consents.

The property is being sold with complete vacant possession and is in need of complete modernisation.

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Savills have not posted any images of inside the property on their listing on Rightmove.

The Chopwell is described by the estate agents as being located in 'the heart of the Derwent Valley' and is close to recreational amenities such as Milkwellburn Wood and South Play Park.

Local amenities are also situated on Derwent Street.

The property is freehold and has development potential subject to requisite consents.