Wellington Park

Development Overview

Wellington Park is a new build homes development by Avant Homes, located in Castletown, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, postcode area SR5 3JJ. The development is situated approximately two and a half miles from Sunderland city centre. The project's second phase comprises 94 new properties, contributing to a total of 118 homes across the site. The developer, Avant Homes, which operates a regional office in Sunderland, is constructing a varied mix of 17 of its design-led house types.

Property types available at Wellington Park range from two-bedroom, three-bedroom, four-bedroom, and five-bedroom homes. Initial price points, as of mid-2022, started from approximately £227,995 for a three-bedroom detached house and up to £267,995 for a four-bedroom, three-storey property with an integral garage. Contact the developer for current, live-plot pricing and availability, as these figures serve as a guide only.

Property Details

The development features a range of layouts designed for contemporary living, including two-storey and three-storey house types. Specific models include the three-bedroom ‘Cadeby’ house type, which features a spacious kitchen and dining area with classic French doors leading to the garden, a separate lounge, and a main bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. Other named house types include the three-storey, four-bedroom 'Dalton' with three bathrooms, and the two-bedroom 'Askern'.

Standard specification for all new build homes includes exclusive kitchen designs with integrated appliances, full height tiling in wet rooms, and flexible, spacious rooms designed to modern standards. All homes also benefit from off-street parking.

Location and Transport

Wellington Park offers excellent connectivity for commuters, being ideally positioned for access to major transport routes and regional employment hubs. Road access includes great links to the A1(M), providing easy travel north to Newcastle and south towards Durham. The development facilitates travel across the city, with Pallion Metrolink station located less than two miles away and Sunderland Railway Station just over three miles away, offering rail services to key cities. The Park Lane Interchange, one of the UK’s busiest bus stations outside of London, is also easily accessible, providing a reliable bus network across the region. Newcastle International Airport and Durham Tees Valley Airport are both less than an hour's drive away.

Local Amenities and Services

Amenities are well-established in the surrounding area. The site is in close proximity to local services, including the highly accessible Castletown Community Primary School (SR5 3EQ). For retail needs, The Bridges indoor shopping centre in Sunderland city centre boasts over 90 high street stores. Local green spaces include Mowbray Park and Herrington Country Park, offering residents access to award-winning parks, nature reserves, and walking trails.

Practical Information

The second phase of the new build homes development started construction in late 2021 and was projected to take approximately two years to complete. As part of the planning agreement, Avant Homes committed approximately £325,000 towards local education and a children's play area.

Avant Homes is a registered developer with the New Homes Quality Board, adhering to the New Homes Quality Code. Prospective buyers should be aware that public resident reviews for the developer are mixed, with positive comments on the modern design and location being balanced by reports of high snagging lists and inconsistent post-sale customer service in other developments. Interested parties are encouraged to review the full specification and conduct thorough due diligence. For current plot availability, the latest pricing, and to arrange a viewing of the 'Cadeby' show home, contact the developer directly.