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£258,995

2 bed bungalow for sale

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

  • New home

  • Chain free

    • 2 beds

Key information

Bellway - The Old Foundry

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About this property

  • Part of our 'Life' collection

  • Open-plan living and dining area

  • French doors to the rear garden

  • Integrated oven, hob, and hood

  • One double bedroom

  • Shower-over-bath to bathroom

  • Useful storage cupboards

  • Rated a 5 Star HBF Builder in 2025 - over 90% of our customers would recommend us to a friend

  • 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy^

  • No Stamp Duty to pay on the first £125,000 of this home and first time buyers pay no stamp duty up to £300,000.

Plot 104 (The Foundryman-Life) - priced at £258,995

About the Home

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.

The Foundryman is a wonderful 2-bedroom bungalow which benefits from a well-considered layout to suit a variety of lifestyles.

A welcoming entry hallway leads through into the kitchen, the two bedrooms, the family bathroom, and the open-plan living and dining area. The kitchen comes fitted with Stylish cupboards and drawers as well as an integrated oven, hob, and hood ready for use straight away.

Across the hall, the open-plan living and dining room opens out to the rear garden via a set of stylish French doors The room also supplies residents with a useful storage cupboard to keep clutter at bay.

The two bedrooms – one of which is Double in size – are served by the Modern family bathroom, which is equipped with a shower-over-bath, pristine sanitaryware, and chrome brassware.

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: 709 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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