Skerne Way
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 5AW

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2, 3 & 4 bed homes
Prices in the region of £105,000

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The Pastures
Close to Darlington's beautiful South Park, and just a pleasant 20-minute stroll along the River Skerne from the bustling centre of the town, The Pastures is an attractive, tree-lined development of new homes in an exceptionally convenient location. Close to the A1(M), these superb contemporary homes are only around 45 minutes' drive from Tyneside.

Make yourself at home in Darlington
Quality of life is about the details of everyday living. From the little things, like knowing the nearest place to pick up a pint of milk, to more important matters like finding the right school or having a health centre nearby, you need to know that the community you're moving to will support you and your family, as well as be a pleasant place to live. So here's some useful information about the area around The Pastures.

Sport and leisure
The Blackwell Grange Hotel, around three-quarters of a mile from The Pastures, incorporates a leisure club with a heated swimming pool, a gym and saunas. There are also two 18-hole parkland golf courses within a mile of the development, one at Blackwell Grange and the other at Stressholme. In the town centre, the newly refurbished Dolphin Centre is a major leisure facility, with a 25-metre swimming pool, a toddler pool, a diving pool, waterslides, a Pulse fitness suite, sports hall, badminton and tennis courts, climbing walls and a soft play area. There is also a Bannatyne's Health Club in the town, with a swimming pool, sauna and steam room, an air-conditioned gym and an aerobics studio.

Shopping
Darlington has a compact town centre with a choice of over 400 shops, ranging from contemporary fashions to traditional specialist retailers. There is ample parking, and four indoor shopping areas, including the Victorian Market Hall, in the heart of the town. Darlington also has a monthly farmers' market and a twice weekly outdoor market with over 150 stalls. Acknowledged as one of the best in the north of England, it is held on Mondays and Saturdays.

Transport
In keeping with its railway traditions, Darlington has excellent rail links. The town is on the main Intercity line from Edinburgh to London, and there are also cross-country services from the Midlands and the West Country. Stockton and Middlesbrough are in easy reach via the A66, and the A1(M) is a little over a mile from The Pastures, giving easy access to Tyneside. Durham Tees Valley Airport is around five miles away.

Outdoor activities
The Pastures is just a few minutes' walk from the newly restored Victorian splendour of South Park, 91 acres of trees and gardens with a lake, a café and a bandstand. One of Darlington's most popular open spaces, South Park is the scene of a lively series of special events and concerts throughout the summer. The town is surrounded by fascinating countryside that can be explored on foot, including the Tees Valley and, for more adventurous walkers, the Yorkshire and Durham Moors and Dales.

Entertainment and culture
Darlington has a vibrant nightlife, largely based around its wide variety of pubs, clubs and wine bars. There are two fine old theatres in the town, the Darlington Arts Centre and the Civic Theatre, presenting a varied programme of live drama, comedy, music and talks. The town also has a new music venue at The Forum, opened in 2004. which presents local and touring bands as well as club and comedy nights. The area's fascinating history from Roman times is explored in a number of museums and heritage trails, including the superb Darlington Railway Centre and Museum, with its recreation of the age of steam.