Homes at a new development in the grounds of a historic North East castle have gone on the market.
Lambton Park on the banks of the River Wear in Chester-le-Street near Durham City has been the ancestral seat of the Earls of Durham. And a series of homes on the estate have gone on the market, set in 1000 acres of woodland, complete with a castle.
Homes on the Lambton Park development by Miller Homes start from just over £200,000 for a one bedroom apartment, with "top of the range" Oak and Aspen coming it between £500,000 and £600,000. Designed by the architect behind HM The King's Poundbury estate at Dorset, the higher end homes aim to combine historically empathetic design with state-of-the-art features.
These include walk-in wardrobes, studies or reading rooms, open plan kitchen and dining rooms and spacious bathrooms and en-suites. Design features include Victorian-style sashed bay windows, bi-fold doors leading to private gardens and spacious hallways and landings with extra wide doors to all rooms.
Owners will also have access to private areas of the Lambton Estate with around 11.5km of footpaths through unspoilt woodland. That is centred around the Grade II listed Lambton Castle, the ancestral seat of the Lambton family.
There is also an intention that eventually Lambton Park will become a self-sufficient community and plans are in places for the construction of Bowes Gate. This "community hub" will consist of a Pavilion café bistro and a range of independent stores such as a delicatessen, butcher, florist and baker.
Lindsey Oliver, sales manager at Miller Homes North East, said the Lambton Park development "really represents the best of British design, architecture and vision, in the most historic and beautiful of settings, dubbing the Oak and Aspen homes as the jewels in its crown. She said: "So, whether you are from the North East or are looking to relocate here, you’ll find Lambton Park offers luxury living with all the attractions of the North East, from its coast to its castles, in this case quite literally, on the doorstep."
For more information about Lambton Park or to register for an open day, visit the Miller Homes website.
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