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Lambton Park

Lambton Park

Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 4DS

Own a piece of an exclusive country estate.

We're now selling our final phase of 4 and 5 bedroom homes with a selection of incredible offers to help you move to one of the most prestigious addresses in the North East.

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Enjoy 11.5km of footpaths on your doorstep. Find out more

About Lambton Park

An enviable destination to call home.

For 10 centuries Lambton Park, just 15 minutes from Durham City, on the banks of the River Wear has been the ancestral seat of the Earl of Durham.
Now, those looking to own their own home on an exclusive country estate can make the most of incredible offers on the final properties constructed by us.

Designed by the architect behind HM The King’s Poundbury estate at Dorset, the final selection of 4 and 5 bedroom homes have been inspired by the Victorian Arts and Crafts movement with features such as;
  • Wide streets with circular 'village green' areas
  • All parking and garages located to the rear of the properties
  • Beautiful multi-paned sash and bay windows
  • Impressive brick and roof tile detailing and more

  • Owners will also enjoy exclusive access to private areas of Lambton Estate with 11.5km of footpaths through some of the most unspoilt woodland in Britain and the outstanding Grade II listed Lambton Castle at its heart.
    All homes are now reserved. Please adjust your search criteria to find availability nearby. More homes will be available soon. Register now to be among the first to find out.
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    Price and availability correct as of 28/03/2024 at 12:48. A management fee may apply, this is plot specific. All details should be checked with our sales team and confirmed with solicitors. Energy ratings are estimates based upon the predicted energy assessment from the SAP calculations at the design stage.

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    Lambton Park
    You'll be surrounded by outstanding natural beauty with access to 11.5km of superb footpaths providing a mixture of woodland and countryside walks to enjoy with exceptional views across the estate.

    The vision of Bowes Gate You’ll also benefit from an incredible community hub offering; a baker, delicatessen, butcher, grocer, estate farm shop, florist, pharmacy, convenience store and a hairdresser/beauty salon. The upper floors could accommodate conventional offices, serviced office space/meeting rooms, healthcare users, wellness centre such as yoga/pilates, or a gym.

    Outstanding design and detail
    Lambton Park's unique character comes from the imaginative and bespoke design flair of each of its homes, which captures the heritage of the area that surrounds it. Its individuality sets it apart from any other new build development and every detail that has gone in to creating it has been carefully considered.

    Transport
    The peace and seclusion offered by Lambton Park contrasts with its exceptional convenience. These superb homes are just two miles from junction 63 of the A1(M) and around 20 minutes; drive from Durham, Tyneside and the beautiful northeast coast. The towns & shops of Chester le Street, Houghton le Spring and Washington are all within approximately three miles of the development, and trains from Chester le Street serve Newcastle, Liverpool and Manchester, as well as the Metrocentre in Gateshead. The local Connections4 bus service, running every ten minutes between Houghton le Spring and Heworth Metro Station, stops a few yards from Lambton Park.

    Facilities
    There is a filling station nearby, a convenience store half a mile away in Bournmoor, and several other local shops and services, including a post office, a pharmacy, a dentist and a medical centre, within a 20-minute walk. The adjacent towns widen the choice of local retailers, supermarkets and high street chains. Shops are interspersed with pubs, cafés and restaurants in attractive, traditional market town environments, and an open-air market is held in Chester le Street on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
    Alternative shopping destinations include the picturesque, historic centre of Durham and the vast Metrocentre, which complements an enormous choice of shops with restaurants, a multiscreen Odeon Imax cinema and other leisure amenities.

    Sports and fitness facilities in the area include Burnmoor Cricket Club, based just a few yards from Lambton Park. Around two miles away, Durham County Cricket Club’s Emirates Stadium, Chester le Street Golf Club’s beautiful parkland course, the town’s Amateur Rowing Club, Durham County’s Football ground and the Riverside Sports Pavilion are all located near the delightful Riverside Park.
    The gyms and swimming pools at Chester le Street Leisure Centre and Bannatyne Health Club also sit within a few yards of Riverside Park. The area is rich in open green areas and attractions, including the 52-hectare Elba Park, less than a mile away, the magnificent Herrington Country Park with its cycling trails, sculptures, adventure playground and rich wildlife, and the celebrated and engaging Beamish open-air museum of life in the north-east.

    Schools
    Bournmoor Primary School, a few minutes walk from Lambton Park and rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, is one of several primary schools in the area, and high schools include Park View Academy situated close to Riverside Park in Chester le Street. There is also a choice of coeducational and single sex private schools in Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.

    Lambton Estate
    With a heritage stretching back to the 11th Century and a distinct sense of place, Lambton Park, the ancestral seat of the Earls of Durham, is one of the most intriguing historic places in the region. The Lambton family are one of the oldest in the region and the history, landscape, buildings and archaeology of the Park, capture the story of the region. Whilst Lambton Park has remained relatively private over the years, there will be many in the region who associate it with fun filled family days out. As a key part of the growing community, there are a number of local retail units to support the growth of the estate which could consist of a cafe, butchers, bakers, delicatessen and convenience store.

    Specification

    When it comes to getting the details right, we're committed to quality throughout. We only work with high-quality brands, for example Symphony for kitchens and Ideal Standard for sanitary-ware.

    From sleek, designer kitchens to cool, contemporary bathrooms, down to the fine details of tiles and taps, there's plenty to fire your imagination and suggest a whole range of possibilities for you to create a unique living environment.

    Please note: Specification choices are dependent on build stage at the time of reservation.

    Download Lambton Park specification (PDF)

    Additional Info

    All of our homes are covered by a 2 year Miller Homes and 10 year NHBC warranty.
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    Offers at Lambton Park

    Offer

    Enjoy 11.5km of footpaths on your doorstep.

    Meandering through 1,000 acres of historic park and woodland, 11.5km of footpaths provide an oasis of calm and tranquility.

    Our buyers will have the benefit of being able to enjoy dawn til dusk access with private access to the estate in daylight hours between 0600-0900 and 1800-2100.

    Adjacent to open parkland and enjoying panoramic views across to Lambton Castle, the Ridge Walk leads down to Black Drive which heads along the bank of the River Wear from Lamb Bridge to the New Bridge.

    Offer

    Bowes Gate... A vibrant community and retail space.

    An integral part of creating the outstanding new community.

    Bowes Gate is a key component in the development at Lambton Park. It will be owned and controlled by the Estate, with a complementary mix of businesses, whose occupation on site will make a fantastic contribution to the vibrant community which is being built at Lambton Park.


    Anticipated as being the beating heart of the development at Lambton, Bowes Gate will be a thriving community hub with the facilities needed to service the housing, businesses and visitors to the Park.

    The Vision for Bowes Gate is to provide a traditional high street of around 8 independent businesses which are expected to include; a baker, delicatessen, butcher, grocer, Estate farm shop, florist, pharmacy, convenience Store and a hairdresser/beauty Salon.



    The upper floors could accommodate conventional offices; serviced office space/meeting rooms; healthcare users; wellness centre such as Yoga/Pilates, or a gym.

    Offer

    We could be your guaranteed cash buyer with Part Exchange

    Part Exchange comes with a range of fantastic benefits including: a cash buyer with no chain, no estate agent fees to pay and you can stay in your current home until your new Miller Home is ready. Plus; you could get a decision in as little as just one week.

    Step 1 – Choose your home

    Browse our new developments through our website or take a leisurely walk around one of our showhomes. At this stage your Development Sales Manager will be able to tell you whether the plot you’re interested in is included in our Part Exchange scheme.

    Step 2 – Part Exchange qualification

    Once we confirm that your property qualifies for Part Exchange, we will arrange for an independent valuation to be carried out. To give you peace of mind, all of our offers are supported by a detailed Valuation Report.

    Step 3 – Decision made

    Relax, you have a buyer! We take responsibility for putting your property on the market, which means you don’t have to worry about estate agent fees. We’ll even cover the cost of your Energy Performance Certificate. And for properties in Scotland, we’ll also handle your Home Report.

    Step 4 – There every step of the way

    From this point your Development Sales Manager will guide you step-by-step through the process of buying your new Miller home. You could even be in your new home in as little as four weeks†. And, if there’s anything at all that you’re not clear about, your Development Sales Manager will always be on hand to answer your questions.

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    Lambton Park

    Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 4DS

    Visit our sales centre & showhome anytime during our opening hours to find out how we could help you move here; no appointment is needed. If you would prefer to, you can still make an appointment by calling our sales centre or booking on our website.