Hedworths Green at Lambton Park

Hedworths Green at Lambton Park is a significant new build homes development by Bellway, situated within the historic Lambton Estate in Houghton Gate, Chester Le Street, County Durham (DH3 4EB). The development offers a diverse range of 2-bedroom apartments alongside 3, 4, and 5-bedroom new build houses, designed to cater to a variety of homebuyers including families, commuters, and downsizers. The development is a key part of the wider regeneration of the 1,000-acre Lambton Park estate, providing residents with an exceptional blend of modern living and heritage surroundings.

Development Overview and Property Details

The collection of bespoke new build homes provides specific property types and price points. The entry-level three-bedroom new build houses, such as The Lumley and The Urpeth semi-detached styles, are currently available from £284,995. Three-bedroom terraced and end-terrace house types, including The Rickleton, range from approximately £289,995 to £299,995. For larger family buyers, four-bedroom homes are available with prices ranging from approximately £384,995 to £459,995, while five-bedroom detached properties, such as The Woodstone, have been listed for up to £599,995. Properties are generally sold on a Freehold basis, with an Estate Management Charge of around £1,107.61 per annum applicable to contribute towards the upkeep of the wider parkland and shared spaces. Specific features on larger house types include open-plan kitchen, dining, and family areas, bi-folding doors to the rear garden, and en-suite facilities to principal bedrooms. Showhomes are currently open, with the first residents having moved into Hedworths Green in 2024.

Location and Connectivity

Connectivity is a major benefit, with the development positioned within a minute’s drive of the A1, providing direct road links north to Newcastle and south towards Durham. Rail travel is highly accessible via Chester-le-Street train station, which is approximately a seven-minute drive away. From here, express train journeys to Durham take approximately six minutes, and services to Newcastle take nine to ten minutes, both offering onward connections to major UK cities like Edinburgh and London. For international travel, Newcastle International Airport is approximately a 27-minute drive away. Local bus routes are available within a 10 to 14-minute walk, including services to Chester-le-Street and Consett.

Local Amenities and Services

Residents benefit from direct access to over 13 kilometres of public footpaths and green space within the 1,000-acre Lambton Park estate, home to the historic Lambton Castle. Essential and leisure amenities are close by. The proposed Bowes Gate community hub will provide on-the-doorstep services, including plans for a high street with a grocer, baker, butcher, florist, pharmacy, and office/fitness spaces. The market town of Chester-le-Street, a five-minute drive away, offers a selection of major supermarkets, banks, and primary care services. Local schools, including Bournmoor Primary School and Woodlea Primary School, are just over a mile from the site, with secondary options like Kepier Academy also nearby. For retail, the Metrocentre in Gateshead is approximately a 21-minute drive. Developer Bellway Homes is a FTSE 250 company and a long-standing 5-Star Home Builders Federation (HBF) rated builder, indicating that over 90% of their customers would recommend them to a friend. The site manager, Anthony Church, is a recipient of the 2025 NHBC Pride in the Job award.

Practical Information

Potential buyers can inquire directly with Bellway Homes for the latest availability and specific plot details. The development offers purchasing schemes such as Express Mover and Part Exchange. Viewing appointments for the new build homes and showhomes can be arranged via the sales office. Council tax bands are to be confirmed (TBC) for individual plots.