The Woodlands

Development Overview

The Woodlands is a new build homes development by Gleeson Homes, located on Colliery Road, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7AU. This development offers a range of high-quality, energy-efficient, and affordable new build homes, comprising 2, 3, and 4 bedroom properties, including semi-detached and detached houses, alongside 2 bedroom detached bungalows. The tenure for all properties on the development is Freehold.

The pricing structure begins with 3 bedroom homes from an entry point of £199,995, and 4 bedroom detached properties are available from £271,995. Specific available plot prices include the three-bedroom semi-detached 'Lucan' and 'Glin' house types from £183,995 to £199,995, the two-bedroom detached 'Moy' bungalow at £227,995, and three-bedroom detached 'Strade' houses from £238,995.

Property Details

The new build homes at The Woodlands are constructed to include a practical specification focused on modern living and energy efficiency. All properties are fitted with anthracite windows and doors, a block-paved driveway, and a vehicle charging point. Exteriors benefit from full 6ft timber fencing, an outside tap, and turf laid to both the front and rear gardens. Selected new homes on the development feature an Air Source Heat Pump.

Internally, specific house types like the 'Glin' include a contemporary design with a spacious kitchen-diner and a separate living room, featuring French doors that open to the garden. Bathrooms are finished with Porcelanosa tiling as standard. Homebuyers benefit from a 10-Year Warranty, comprising an initial 2-year warranty directly with Gleeson and a subsequent 8 years with NHBC.

Location and Transport

The Woodlands development is positioned approximately two and a half miles west of the historic and picturesque city of Durham, offering a balance of countryside living with urban access. Road connectivity is good, with direct links to the city centre. Durham train station is situated just under three miles away, providing key direct rail services to major regional and national destinations including Newcastle, Manchester, Cleethorpes, and Nottingham.

Local amenities within walking distance include two convenience stores, with a larger Sainsbury’s Local located a mile and a half away. For leisure, the mixed woodland of Bearpark Colliery Woods is immediately on the development’s doorstep. The nearby village of Ushaw Moor offers residents additional facilities, including a sports centre, gymnastics academy, and a playpark.

Specific education providers serving the area include Bearpark Primary School, which is within walking distance, and the highly-regarded Durham Johnston Comprehensive Secondary School, located just under two miles from the site.

Practical Information and Developer Profile

Gleeson Homes specialises in delivering affordable, low-cost homes, primarily targeting first-time buyers and those seeking to upsize within a competitive price bracket across the North of England and the Midlands. Prospective buyers should be aware that, while the affordability is a key advantage, online homeowner feedback regarding Gleeson Homes has been mixed, with some reports citing issues with initial build finishes and varying customer service responsiveness after move-in.

Interested buyers can tour the 2-bedroom 'Moy' bungalow show home during the specific Bungalow Event, scheduled for the 4th and 5th of October between 10am and 5pm. Further advice on the homebuying process, including access to competitive mortgage interest rates via the Own New Rate Reducer scheme, can be explored by attending the 'Let's Talk Mortgages' event on 9th October at 6:30pm, hosted by Mortgage Advice Bureau.