5 bed detached house for sale

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

Plot 89 (The Draper-Life) - priced at £499,995

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.

Making a dramatic impression upon first sight, The Draper’s characterful, double-fronted exterior and integral double garage are only the beginning of its many charming features. This remarkable 5-bedroom detached home has been designed with growing and mature families in mind, as well as aspirational buyers seeking a ‘forever home’ to treasure and share with loved ones for many wonderful years to come.

The ground floor living space unfolds from the entrance hallway, with the jewel in The Draper’s crown being the extensive open-plan kitchen, dining and family area, which has been masterfully zoned to create dedicated spaces for each purpose whilst ensuring that light, conversation and movement can freely flow. The kitchen is well-equipped, with plentiful surface space, including an island with breakfast bar that family and friends will love to gather around to chat, cook and enjoy a drink together.

The dining area easily accommodates a substantial dining table, and French doors open onto the rear garden to extend the living space and invite the sunshine in. In the spacious and versatile family area, there is a second set of French doors to the garden, which open up the room even further and add an element of the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that contemporary families covet.

The kitchen has an adjoining utility room that has doors to the outside and into the garage, making laundry days and home maintenance more efficient and helping to keep your home well-organised. A storage cupboard in the dining area is useful for hiding away coats, shoes and unsightly appliances, or could be used as a pantry to maximise kitchen space.

At the front of the home is the separate, formal living room, which has an attractive bay window This room also could serve a multitude of purposes, from a cosy family cinema to a games room or playroom, or a dedicated space with a home bar for entertaining. The cloakroom is conveniently located just across the hallway.

Upstairs are all five bedrooms, four of which are double, and three have en suites Bedroom 1 is the master suite, with an enviable dressing area that has designated wardrobe spaces, and leads into the en-suite shower room Bedrooms 2 and 3 both also benefit from their own en-suite shower rooms, making them ideal for older children or teenagers who would like a greater level of privacy or independence in their home, or alternatively one could be reserved as a luxurious guest bedroom.

The family bathroom serves bedroom 4, and bedroom 5, which is well-suited to use as a nursery, home office, gym, or craft room. The finishing touch to the first floor is a good-sized storage cupboard on the landing, a welcome feature for keeping the family’s towels and bed linens within easy reach.

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: 2211 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
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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.

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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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