Rainton Gardens

Development Overview

Rainton Gardens is a new build residential development by Persimmon Homes, located on Black Boy Road, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6LX. The development offers a mix of detached and semi-detached new build homes, comprising three, four, and five-bedroom configurations. Current available properties at Rainton Gardens range in price from £199,995 to £309,995. The development is strategically positioned approximately two miles from the main Houghton le Spring town centre, placing it close to established local amenities.

Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 constituent, is a major UK housebuilder with a track record dating back to 1972. The company has focused on improving build quality, reporting a five-star HBF rating and an improved NHBC customer satisfaction score of 92.9% in 2023. They plan to deliver between 10,000 and 10,500 completions in 2024.

Property Details

The Rainton Gardens scheme provides a selection of family housing, with available properties currently encompassing 3-bedroom semi-detached and 4-bedroom detached house types. Specific house styles include The Windermere, a 3-bedroom semi-detached home, and The Coniston and The Belmont, both offering 4-bedroom detached layouts. For example, The Belmont is a 4-bedroom detached home featuring an integral single garage, a ground-floor WC, an open-plan kitchen/dining room with French doors to the garden, and an en-suite to the main bedroom. The new build homes are designed for energy efficiency, with Persimmon’s Eco Range providing a 31% reduction in carbon emissions. On-site green spaces are incorporated into the development plan for resident use.

Location Benefits

Rainton Gardens offers excellent road links for commuters, situated close to the A1(M), with accessible junctions near Durham to the south and Chester-le-Street to the north. Typical drive times place Durham City approximately 15 minutes away, Newcastle-upon-Tyne at just over half an hour, and the coastal city of Sunderland under half an hour. Public transport is available via multiple nearby bus routes (e.g., 20A, X20, 4) from Front Street, with Go North East operating services to the Sunderland Interchange in around 26 minutes.

Local amenities are available less than two miles away in Houghton le Spring town centre. Educational facilities in the immediate area include Dubmire Community Primary School, Bernard Gilpin Primary School, Chilton Moor Day Nursery, and Kepier School for older children. Leisure opportunities include the nearby Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, which is within walking distance, alongside Houghton Sports Centre, Hetton Community Pool, and Houghton-le-Spring Golf Club. Herrington Country Park is a 15-minute drive away.

Practical Information

New build homes at Rainton Gardens are currently marketed within the £199,995 to £309,995 price band. A range of purchasing incentives and schemes are available, though subject to status and specific plot selection. These include the Part Exchange scheme, Deposit Unlock, and the Deposit Match scheme which offers a 5% deposit contribution. Discounts are also available for Key Workers, NHS staff, and Armed Forces personnel. For detailed plot availability, specific completion dates, or to arrange a viewing, prospective buyers should contact the developer directly.