Home at First Sight for Lambton Park Buyers

Anne and Ed Parrott had spent more than a year searching for their new house, when they finally spotted the home that they knew immediately was for them at Miller Homes’ Lambton Park development in County Durham. 

“We started getting itchy feet around January 2019,” says Anne, who has been retired five years. “We wanted a change and to move to a new area that was a little more connected and closer to more amenities but still had the same quiet country feel to where we were living before.

“Ed is a marine supervisor and works offshore, so we needed easier access to the main roads, as well as a train station and airport.  Our son lives in London and we wanted to be somewhere a little more accessible for him when he comes to visit.

“We’d been searching for a new house for months, visiting developments all across County Durham and North Yorkshire - I think we even visited one development four times. We originally wanted to move to Richmond (North Yorkshire) but then we spotted the new Miller Homes development at Lambton Park. I mentioned to Ed that they looked like a house we used to live in, somewhere we were really fond of, and right away we knew we had to go visit.”

Anne and Ed visited Lambton Park, near Chester-Le-Street, County Durham, in February this year. The development by Miller Homes is the first phase of a new residential initiative as part of the wider redevelopment of the Lambton Estate, where 15km of new pathways and four new walks have just opened for visitors to explore.

The development, which was designed by renowned architect and interior designer Ben Pentreath, comprises of three, four and five-bedroom homes as well as one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

Anne and Ed fell in love with the Aspen five-bedroom home. “We knew it was the right fit for us after looking round for the first time. It has such a large spacious living room, large bedrooms and a lovely big kitchen and dining area. Not to mention the double garage - we could live in that alone! There’s a study too which I’ve actually turned into a nice quiet sitting room where I like to read. We love living here.”

The couple moved into their new home on June and took advantage of Miller Homes’ Part Exchange scheme* to sell their former property.

Anne said: “Moving home is really exciting but selling your old house has always been my least favourite part. It was great to be able to use Miller Homes’ Part Exchange scheme as it took the hassle out of putting it on the market. And since moving in, the team here has been fantastic. If we’ve needed any support or had any queries, they’ve sorted them out right away. They’ve been brilliant.”

Andrew Somerville, sales director for Miller Homes North East, understands why the homes and the surrounding area immediately caught Anne and Ed’s attention:

“The Lambton Estate is a beautiful area, full of large open spaces, woodland, wildlife and nature. To live on its doorstep would be a dream for any homeowner who loves the countryside. I can see why Anne and Ed were so quick to fall for the area.

“When we create our developments, we ensure they reflect and encompass the local area, while offering homeowners access to the amenities and services they need. Although they are new build properties, each of our homes at Lambton Park are designed to keep that historical feel of the iconic Lambton Estate area, while providing modern living on the inside. They are new homes that offer a historical charm. I’m really glad Anne and Ed have settled in well and are so happy their new surroundings.”

Miller Homes was recently awarded a five-star rating once again in the Home Builders Federation (HBF) National Home Builders Federation’s New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey.

For more details on the Lambton Park development, visit www.millerhomes.co.uk/new-homes/north-east/lambton-park-lambton-park.aspx.

*Disclaimer:

Part Exchange is subject to availability, status and eligibility. All offers are plot specific and subject to Miller Homes’ standard terms and conditions. These are limited offers and may be withdrawn without notice. Estate Agent’s fees paid for following instruction made by or on behalf of Miller Homes. No reimbursement will be made for marketing fees or Energy Performance Certificate or Home Report instructed prior to reservation. Offer is subject to a satisfactory homebuyers report. Your present home must meet certain basic qualifying criteria to be eligible for Part Exchange. Move in date is subject to build programme and completion. Part Exchange does not guarantee a like for like exchange. There may be a cap on the value of property we can accept under this scheme. Part Exchange cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Move in date is subject to build programme and completion. Part Exchange does not guarantee a like for like exchange.