4 bed detached house for sale

"The Reedmaker-Life" at Durham Road Industrial Estate, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland DL13

Plot 12 (The Reedmaker-Life) - priced at £368,995

This home is part of our ‘Life’ collection, which has been created to suit the needs of all types of
homebuyers. Speak with our sales advisor to find out more.

About the Home
Incorporating many highly-desirable design features for contemporary family homes, The Reedmaker is sure to appeal to growing families and second steppers in need of more space for everyone to enjoy.

Its light-filled, open-plan kitchen and dining area effortlessly gathers the family together, whether for casual mealtimes or morning coffees at the kitchen breakfast bar, or evening dinners around the dining table, and there is plenty of room in the layout to create a relaxing snug or play area too. French doors in the dining area open onto the rear garden, extending the living space outside, while the separate utility room is accessed through the kitchen and will make laundry and cleaning days even more efficient.

Situated at the front of the home, the separate living room can be dedicated to relaxing and entertaining. Across the hallway is the cloakroom, conveniently located by the front door, and two useful storage cupboards in the dining area and under the stairs are thoughtful finishing touches to the ground floor level.

Upstairs are all four bedrooms, two of which are double in size. Bedrooms 1 and 2 each benefit from an en-suite shower room, while the two remaining bedrooms are served by the family bathroom. The fourth bedroom would be perfectly sized for a nursery or occasional guest room, or alternatively, a private home office or hobby room. Completing the first floor is a storage cupboard on the landing, for laundry baskets, towels and linens to be kept out of sight.

The ‘Life’ collection is a range of homes created to suit the needs of all types of homebuyers. Boasting inventive design features, such as step-free access, wider halls and doorways, and much more, these homes are built to ensure you have everything you need whatever the future brings.

Additional information

• Estate Management Charge: None
• Internal Area: 1292 sq. Ft.
• Annual service charge: None
• Council tax band: Tbc
• Tenure: Freehold

The additional information provided for council tax, service charges and ground rents (where applicable) is only an estimation. Please check with your Sales Advisor for more specific details.

About the Development
The Old Foundry is a wonderful development of homes in the semi-rural outskirts of Wolsingham, County Durham. Offering a varied mix of 2-bedroom bungalows, plus 3,4, and 5-bedroom homes, these future-focused properties are sure to appeal to many potential homebuyers, including first-time buyers, families, downsizers, and commuters to Durham and Newcastle.

Register your interest of our properties in Wolsingham today!

Why Buy With Bellway?

At Bellway we have always built attractive and desirable new homes. That's why we've become one of the five largest builders in Britain. But now there's even more reason to choose a Bellway home.

To make the whole process of selling and buying easier, we've put together a range of services to make your move as hassle free as possible.

Express Mover
"We have a home to sell"

Sell your home quicker with no estate agent fees.^

Our Intermediate Management Agent will work with a local estate agent to market your home at an agreed price.

You could soon be moving into your new dream home, start your journey with us today.

This Sales Centre is open
Our sales centre is open for drop-in visits.

Should you wish to have dedicated time with our Sales Advisor, please book an appointment before visiting us.

Sales office opening hours
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

^All offers apply to specific plots and selected developments only. Terms and conditions apply. Contact your Bellway sales advisor to find out more or see terms and conditions on our Bellway website. Express Mover and Part Exchange scheme offers are subject to status, availability and eligibility. Bellway reserve the right to refuse a Part Exchange. Any promoted offer is subject to contract. 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy. This includes deposit protection from exchange of contracts, a two-year builder warranty from legal completion, and then eight years of structural defects insurance cover.*

About The Old Foundry

The Old Foundry is a wonderful development of homes in the semi-rural outskirts of Wolsingham, County Durham. Offering a varied mix of 2-bedroom bungalows, plus 3,4, and 5-bedroom homes, these future-focused properties are sure to appeal to many potential homebuyers, including first-time buyers, families, downsizers, and commuters to Durham and Newcastle.

Leisure

Nestled in the outskirts of the historic town of Wolsingham, residents have history and culture on the doorstep. Outdoor leisure destinations are endless too - sprawling countryside and incredible landscapes are within touching distance with the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty boundary just minutes away.

Families will find plenty of days out for exploring; the Elephant Trees viewpoint, Hamsterley Forest, Holliwood common quarry hiking route, and Hedleyhope Fell Nature Reserve are some of the many outdoor leisure destinations within the immediate surroundings of the development.

Wolsingham itself offers a plethora of sights and leisure, including historic buildings, a bowling green, a gym and public swimming pool, a recreation ground and skatepark, several prime picnic spots, and a heritage railway station.

Education

Wolsingham has a primary and secondary school within the town, just a 10 and 17-minute walk away, respectively. Wolsingham School has been teaching on site for over 400 years, and both schools in the town boast excellent facilities.

Additional schooling options for children of all ages can be found in the neighbouring Tow Law, Crook, and Frosterley.

For those seeking to pursue higher education, Bishop Auckland college is 12 miles away offering apprenticeships and higher education opportunities. Durham University is one of the most prestigious institutions in the country, commutable within half an hour's drive.

Shopping

Residents are within a two-minute walk of a local convenience store and petrol station, ensuring everyday needs are well supplied.

Wolsingham town centre is also home to a more comprehensive independent retail and convenience store, several gift and antique stores, a local butcher, as well as a doctors surgery and pharmacy. A pub, caf?, and several eateries can also be found just minutes from the development.

Crook - a neighbouring town five miles to the east - offers additional choice, with a selection of popular supermarket brands. The town is also home to several retailers, and a greater variety of bars and restaurants for evenings out.

A retail park and shopping centre can be found in Bishop Auckland, ten miles away, while Durham - just half an hour's drive away - offers unique and broad shopping and dining, with a number of award-winning restaurants and a thriving nightlife.

Transport

The Old Foundry is a two-minute walk from the Durham Road bus stop, which provides regular services to Bishop Auckland, Hamsterley, and Crook. East End bus stop is a three-minute walk away with buses destined for Wolsingham centre and Stanhope.

Wolsingham heritage railway station is under a mile away, a stop along the historic Weardale Railway line, with a 16-mile-long section of track from Bishop Auckland to Stanhope bringing passenger rail to the dale.

Bishop Auckland train station - an 18-minute drive away - is the western terminus on a Northern line through to Saltburn. Chester-le-Street station is 19 miles away, providing lines to destinations including Newcastle and Liverpool Lime Street.

Teeside International Airport and Newcastle International Airport are both within a 50-minute drive of the development for a range of destinations worldwide.

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Directions

The Old Foundry is nestled in the surrounding landscape of Wolsingham, a regeneration of the town's old steel works. Sitting on the banks of the River Wear and the eastern boundary of the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty, this development benefits from an abundance of stunning scenery on the doorstep.

The development is situated off Durham Road, connecting residents west to the nearby village of Frosterley, and east to the town of Crook, and the city of Durham beyond. The local community benefits from historic architecture, green open space, plus ample amenity and leisure.

This development falls under the administration of Durham County Council.

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