Development details: The latest addition to Keepmoat Homes growing development portfolio at The Paddocks in Bearpark, County Durham has much to offer.   We are building 12 homes for sale – a mixture of Ashby and Normanby house types.   Less than five miles from Durham City Centre, the development offers the best of both worlds, a rural location with city amenities only a short drive or bus trip away.

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT

Education
Local primary schools in the area include Bearpark Primary School (0.3 mi), St Joseph’s R C Primary School (0.8 mi) and Neville’s Cross Primary School 91.4 mi). Nearby secondary schools include Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (1.2 mi), Framwellgate School (2 mi) and St Bede’s School and Sixth Form College (5.7 mi). Durham has one of the most respected universities in the country and its colleges are located throughout the centre of Durham.  

Leisure
Set amongst the rolling hills of County Durham, there are plenty of activities for lovers of the outdoors. Cyclists can enjoy miles of quiet tracks and cycleways, with routes to suit all abilities. On a clear day there a few views to rival that of County Durham and the sprawling countryside boasts a number of great rural attractions such as Aukland Castle, Pow Hill Country Park and Durham University Botanic Gardens. The excellent Beamish open air museum is less than ten miles away and offers a great day out for the family. Historic Durham City Centre offers much in the way of culture with attractions like the famous Cathedral, the Castle, the Gala Theatre and Cinema and Freeman’s Quay swimming pool and leisure complex.

Shopping
The area is well served by local shops and services including a newsagent and a Co-op, as well as an excellent GP practice. The neighbouring village of Ushaw Moor also offers stores which can cater for everyday needs.   A wider range of high street stores and boutiques can be found in Durham City as well as fantastic restaurants and bars and tourist attractions including the Cathedral, and Durham Castle.   Durham also has an excellent traditional indoor market with stalls selling a variety of goods including a butcher, fashion jewellery, delicatessens and a vintage clothing stall. There is also a monthly farmers market and a yearly Christmas market.  

Transport
The development benefits from a quiet rural location but has good access to transport links with the surrounding area. The A167 is close by connecting with Chester-le-Street to the north and Darlington to the south. The A1 is also easily accessible and provides a link to Newcastle and Gateshead as well as the rest of the UK’s motorway network. The area is also well served by a regular bus timetable linking to the neighbouring villages and the city.