Middlestone Meadows

Development Overview

Middlestone Meadows is a new build residential development by Gleeson Homes, located on Durham Road in Middlestone Moor, Spennymoor, County Durham (DL16 7AS). The development focuses on providing high-quality, affordable housing, aligning with Gleeson’s track record of targeting first-time buyers and individuals on low-to-average incomes. The current phase offers a mix of three and four-bedroom detached and semi-detached new build homes, with two-bedroom properties noted as coming soon. Current pricing for 3-bedroom homes starts from £208,995, and 4-bedroom homes start from £233,995. The tenure for properties at Middlestone Meadows is Freehold. Notably, the development features discounted market sale properties, with some 3-bedroom semi-detached homes available from £127,996, subject to local eligibility criteria.

Property Details

The properties at Middlestone Meadows include specific house types such as the 3-bedroom 'Renmore' and 'Wicklow' semi-detached homes, the 3-bedroom 'Kilkenny' detached home, and the 4-bedroom 'Longford' detached home. All homes are built to be highly energy-efficient, with 96% of Gleeson properties achieving an EPC rating of A or B, potentially saving homeowners up to £2,207 annually on energy bills compared to existing housing stock. Standard specification includes concrete details designed for practical living, such as turf provided to both the front and rear gardens, full 6ft timber fencing, an outside tap, and a gate. Furthermore, selected new homes on the development benefit from an energy-efficient Air Source Heat Pump.

Location Benefits

Middlestone Meadows is situated in Middlestone Moor, a location approximately seven miles from Durham, offering a balance of local community and commuter access. For families, Middlestone Moor Primary School is conveniently located just 0.6 miles from the development. Shopping amenities in Spennymoor are comprehensive, including an Asda Spennymoor Superstore on St Andrews Lane, an ALDI on Oxford Road, and a Farmfoods on Cambridge Street near the Leisure Centre car park.

Transport links are strong for both road and public transport users. Major road connections are provided by the A1(M), which is easily accessible for direct travel north towards Newcastle and Gateshead, or south towards Darlington and Leeds. For public transport, a dense local bus network serves the area. Key routes include the Arriva 6 service to Durham and the Go North East X21 service, which connects West Auckland, Spennymoor, Durham, Chester-le-Street, and Newcastle. The X21 bus journey from Spennymoor High Street to Durham Station takes approximately 20 minutes. The nearest major train stations are located in Bishop Auckland (3 miles) and Shildon (4.2 miles).

Practical Information

Gleeson Homes specialises in delivering homes below the regional average price, making Middlestone Meadows particularly suited for first-time buyers. The sales centre and show homes are typically open from Thursday to Monday. For specific plot releases, current prices (including details on 2-bedroom homes and the Discount Market Sale eligibility), completion timelines, and to arrange a viewing, prospective buyers are advised to contact the developer directly.