Fairway View

Development Overview

Fairway View is a former new build residential development by Avant Homes, located in the village of Burnopfield, County Durham (NE16 6LW). Situated in the picturesque Derwent Valley, the scheme comprised a collection of design-led, high-specification family homes. Avant Homes, an established housebuilder operating across the North East and other regions, is registered with the New Homes Quality Board and adheres to the New Homes Quality Code. The builder’s historical track record includes periods of achieving a 5-star HBF customer satisfaction rating, though more recent data has shown fluctuation in customer satisfaction scores. The development is now complete and fully sold out, though details are retained here for prospective buyers interested in local resales or similar nearby developments.

Property Details

Fairway View offered a mix of detached properties, primarily a selection of 3 and 4 bedroom new build homes. The properties were constructed to Avant Homes' signature modern specification, emphasising design and open-plan living spaces. Specific three-bedroom house styles included 'The Hornstone' (a detached home) and 'The Impstone'. Core features integrated as standard across the range included bi-fold doors leading to rear gardens, exclusive galley-style kitchen designs with fully integrated appliances, and designer boutique bathrooms with full-height tiling and contemporary sanitaryware. Many house types, such as The Hornstone, included an internal garage and a spacious main bedroom complete with a private ensuite shower room.

Location Benefits

Burnopfield provides a blend of accessible village amenities and connectivity to major regional centres. Within walking distance, Burnopfield village amenities include a Co-op convenience store, a Post Office, a pharmacy, independent shops, and various local pubs, restaurants, and takeaways. Further major retail facilities, including a Tesco and an Aldi supermarket, are available within a 15-minute drive.

Transport links are centred on road connectivity, with the A1(M) located just six miles away, facilitating travel across the North East and beyond. Newcastle city centre is approximately six miles from the development, reachable by car in around 20 minutes. Public transport is served by regular bus routes providing direct links to key destinations, including the Metrocentre, Gateshead, Stanley, and Consett. Leisure and nature amenities are a significant benefit, with the development offering easy access to the picturesque Derwent Walk and the Derwent Valley’s cycling and walking routes. Nearby cultural attractions include the National Trust's Gibside and Beamish Museum. The development is also served by nearby schools, including Burnopfield Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School for younger children, and Tanfield School and Whickham School for secondary education, both within three miles.

Practical Information

The Fairway View development is now completely sold out. Historical listing prices for a three-bedroom detached home, such as 'The Impstone,' were in the range of approximately £267,995 to £274,995, prior to the development's completion. For current availability, including potential resales within the Fairway View development or information on similar new build homes nearby, prospective buyers should contact local estate agents or the developer's sales team for details on their closest alternative schemes, such as Allenson View in West Rainton.