Vanbrugh Gate, Chester-le-Street

Development Overview

Vanbrugh Gate is an 83-unit new build homes development by Avant Homes, located on land off Vigo Lane in the historic market town of Chester-le-Street, County Durham (DH3 2AN). The total development value is approximately £20.8 million. The community features a collection of new houses for sale, primarily focused on three- and four-bedroom properties, across 16 signature house designs.

While the full development initially offered homes from a two-bedroom mid-terrace starting at approximately £135,996, the current availability is limited. As of the final phase release in June 2024, the available properties include two detached three-bedroom 'Impbridge' house types priced at £259,995, and four detached four-bedroom house types, with prices ranging from £302,995 (for the 'Maybridge') up to £359,995 (for the 'Penbridge').

Property Details

Homes at Vanbrugh Gate are designed with a focus on high-specification, flexible, open-plan living. Standard features include a designer kitchen with integrated appliances, bi-fold doors to the rear garden, and boutique bathrooms with full-height tiling in a selection of designs. An enhancement to the standard specification is the inclusion of underfloor heating.

A specific house type, the four-bedroom 'Penbridge', exemplifies the design, offering a spacious hallway leading to an open-plan kitchen/dining area with bi-fold doors. It also includes a separate living room, a ground-floor WC, a utility room, an under-stairs storage cupboard, and an internal garage. The main bedroom benefits from a private ensuite shower room, with the remaining three double bedrooms served by the family bathroom.

Location Benefits

The development's location off Vigo Lane provides excellent connectivity for commuters. Junction 64 of the A1(M) is approximately a five-minute drive, offering effortless access to major regional hubs. Chester-le-Street train station is a short 10-minute drive from the development. Rail journey times from this station are approximately 10 minutes to Durham and 10 minutes to Newcastle, with a 30-minute journey time to Darlington. Regular bus services are also available from Chester-le-Street town centre to Newcastle, Sunderland, and the Metrocentre.

Essential amenities are well-served, with nearby supermarkets including Morrisons, Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury's, and M&S Simply Food. For families, the highly-regarded Park View School (secondary) neighbours the development, and local primary schools include Chester-le-Street Primary School. Recreational facilities include the Riverside Cricket Ground, home to Durham Cricket, and the Beamish open-air museum, located just four miles away. The Metrocentre shopping and entertainment complex is less than 10 miles from Vanbrugh Gate.

Practical Information

Vanbrugh Gate is an established development with the final phase of new build homes now released for sale (as of June 2024). The developer, Avant Homes, adheres to the New Homes Quality Code and is registered with the New Homes Quality Board and Ombudsman Service. Prospective buyers should note that while the developer has historically been rated 5-star for customer satisfaction by the HBF, a July 2023 report indicated a three-star rating. The remaining homes offer incentives such as My Move Made Easy, and plot-specific offers including legal fees paid, a £5,000 deposit paid, and flooring included. For current availability, specific plot details, and to arrange a viewing of the show home (originally the three-bedroom 'Greybridge'), interested parties should contact the Avant Homes sales team directly.