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Buy Now, Sell Later
Start your new home journey now, and sell your existing home later to remove the stress of finding your new home.
Find the perfect home at Deerness Rise with our interactive site plans
Explore the development with our interactive site plans which you can filter, drag and click on to find out more.
Step into Deerness Rise with our virtual street tour
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Deerness Rise
Cockhouse Lane, Ushaw Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH7 7PL
Worth moving for
Good news, our offer has been extended. Reserve your new home by 21st December and choose an offer package to suit your move. And there’s even more to enjoy, as we’ll include free carpets throughout your new home if you move in before Christmas.*
Whether you're buying your first home, moving from your current one, or ready to make your move now, we could help with your deposit or Stamp Duty or selling your existing home or upgrades worth up to £5,000, and more*.
Plus, if you are registered with Miller Homes, we can get you ready to move by providing a free house valuation if you have an existing home to sell and you could also benefit from a free consultation with an independent mortgage advisor. Find your new home today.
Development now open - visit our sales office, today
Deerness Rise consists of 158 new homes in a range of detached, semi-detached and terraced styles and designs. With sizes from three-to-five bedrooms there is something for every type of homebuyer – whatever step of the property ladder.
Situated close to the centre of Ushaw Moor village, Deerness Rise will be less than 3-miles from Durham City Centre whilst offering buyers a quaint semi-rural lifestyle in a picturesque village location.
Book your appointment with our expert sales team to secure your dream home at Deerness Rise at out official launch event.
New homes in Durham
Set amidst open countryside on the edge of Ushaw Moor, just ten minutes’ drive from Durham, this attractive selection of energy efficient two, three, four and five bedroom homes brings an inviting new neighbourhood into an outstanding location. Close to shops and schools, with woodland walks just a short stroll away, it blends its peaceful village surroundings with easy access to the cultural attractions and cosmopolitan nightlife of the city. Welcome to Deerness Rise...
Energy Efficient Family Homes
The Home Builders Federation (2026) has revealed that modern, energy-efficient new build homes offer significant cost savings and major reductions in household carbon emissions compared to older properties. Not only are our homes here at Deerness Rise extremely cost-efficient, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, they also combine style and comfort, with a dedicated study or flexible living and bedroom space that can comfortably accommodate home working, and private gardens which allow you to make the most of the outdoors.Worth moving for. Offer extended
Good news, our offer has been extended. Reserve your new home by 21st December and choose an offer package to suit your move. And there’s even more to enjoy, as we’ll include free carpets throughout your new home if you move in before Christmas.*
We could help with your deposit or Stamp Duty or selling your existing home or upgrades worth up to £5,000, and more*.
Plus if you are registered with Miller Homes we can get you ready to move by providing a free house valuation if you have an existing home to sell and you could also benefit from a free consultation with an independent mortgage advisor. Find your new home today.
Register your interest today. *Terms and conditions apply.
You buy ours, we'll sell yours. It's that simple
Moving home is a time to celebrate. It’s a move up and a move on to better things.
But It’s not always straight forward when it comes to trying to sell your home, with Assisted Move it could be.
This fantastic scheme can help take the stress and hidden costs out of selling your old house. Just let us take the strain.
We’ll give you free expert valuations on your property, take care of all the marketing and we could even cover the costs too.
No estate agent fees, no advertising costs. We’ll take care of it all.
All you need to do is get ready to live a new adventure in your beautiful new Miller Home.
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Save on your annual energy bills
The Home Builders Federation (2026) has revealed that modern, energy-efficient new build homes offer significant cost savings and major reductions in household carbon emissions compared to older properties. We go one step further by complementing our homes with energy efficient appliances (typically ‘A’ rated or higher), water efficient sanitary ware (including dual flush toilets and aerated showers) and low energy or LED lighting, all of which help to make the running costs of your home even lower.
(*Source - Watt a Save report, HBF 2026).
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Explore the development with our interactive siteplan which you can drag and click on to find out more. You can also use the filters below to help you narrow down your search for your perfect home.
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The artist’s impression site plan and development layout have been generated using AI and have been prepared for illustrative purposes and are indicative only. They do not form part of any contract or constitute a representation or warranty. They may show optional upgrades available at an additional cost, for example, turf or fences. Homes may be built using different materials and finishes and final layouts may vary. External appearance may be subject to variation upon completion of the project. Location of any PV panels are approximate.
The artist’s impressions (computer-generated graphics) and development layouts have been prepared for illustrative purposes and are indicative only. They do not form part of any contract or constitute a representation or warranty. They may show optional upgrades available at an additional cost, for example, turf or fences. Homes may be built using different materials and finishes and final layouts may vary. External appearance may be subject to variation upon completion of the project. Location of any PV panels are approximate.
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Take a look at the selection of homes we currently have available. Make sure to register with us to be notified for future releases.
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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.
We include turf to the front garden only, and we don’t include any carpets and floor coverings in our homes as standard. This allows you to choose what you’d like to do with your space and budget. If you prefer, you can choose these items as upgrades at your new home options meeting.
Additional Information
All of our homes are covered by a 2 year Miller Homes and 10 year NHBC warranty.
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A short drive from the centre of Durham and within 45 minutes’ of Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Middlesbrough, Ushaw Moor combines the ambience of a village community with easy access to the cities and towns of the North East. Half-hourly bus services to Durham, a 15 minute trip, stop just outside the development. Durham has excellent rail connections, with direct services to Edinburgh, Newcastle, Birmingham, Plymouth, Manchester and many other destinations. London Kings Cross is less than three hours away.
Local shops, around five minutes’ walk from Deerness Rise, include convenience stores, a pharmacy and a Co-op, food takeaways and services such as hairdressers. The village also has a popular pub, the Flass Inn, that hosts live music and quiz nights. There is a convenience store and Post Office around 20 minutes’ walk away in New Brancepeth, and a wider variety can be found in Langley Moor, which complements independent traders with Tesco and Lidl supermarkets. Nearby Durham widens the choice with high street brands and supermarkets, outdoor markets and indoor shopping centres.
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Our handy tools can help you to understand how much you need to budget for your new home.
Speak to one of our Independent Financial Advisers for more information on all the latest mortgage products available.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP THE REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. Miller Homes do not provide mortgages and this information is only a guide. More information would be required in a mortgage application and advice should be sought from an Independent Financial Advisor.
Cost Breakdown
Residential property purchase price:
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Calculations are based upon the acquisition of your new Miller home as either your sole residence or as an additional property. If you’re buying an additional property such as a second home, you’ll have to pay additional Stamp Duty Land Tax, Land Transaction Tax or Land and Buildings Transaction Tax on top of the standard rates. You won’t pay any Stamp Duty if the property costs less than £40,000. The Stamp Duty calculator provided by Miller Homes is for guidance purposes only and is based solely on the information entered by the user. Miller Homes does not provide financial or tax advice. The results generated by this calculator should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice. Buyers remain solely responsible for confirming their Stamp Duty liability, seeking independent professional advice where appropriate, and ensuring that all tax calculations and filings submitted to HM Revenue & Customs are accurate and compliant
Calculations are based upon the acquisition of your new Miller home as either your sole residence or as an additional property. If you’re buying an additional property such as a second home, you’ll have to pay additional Stamp Duty Land Tax, Land Transaction Tax or Land and Buildings Transaction Tax on top of the standard rates. You won’t pay any Stamp Duty if the property costs less than £40,000. The Stamp Duty calculator provided by Miller Homes is for guidance purposes only and is based solely on the information entered by the user. Miller Homes does not provide financial or tax advice. The results generated by this calculator should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice. Buyers remain solely responsible for confirming their Stamp Duty liability, seeking independent professional advice where appropriate, and ensuring that all tax calculations and filings submitted to HM Revenue & Customs are accurate and compliant.
Calculations are based upon the acquisition of your new Miller home as either your sole residence or as an additional property. If you’re buying an additional property such as a second home, you’ll have to pay additional Stamp Duty Land Tax, Land Transaction Tax or Land and Buildings Transaction Tax on top of the standard rates. You won’t pay any Stamp Duty if the property costs less than £40,000. The Stamp Duty calculator provided by Miller Homes is for guidance purposes only and is based solely on the information entered by the user. Miller Homes does not provide financial or tax advice. The results generated by this calculator should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice. Buyers remain solely responsible for confirming their Stamp Duty liability, seeking independent professional advice where appropriate, and ensuring that all tax calculations and filings submitted to HM Revenue & Customs are accurate and compliant
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