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Durham Sands is our stunning new collection of homes in the historic city of Durham. The riverside development is perfectly-positioned just a few minutes’ walk from the city centre. There's a large variety of amenities and attractions close-by including excellent schooling, shopping and transport links via road, bus and rail.
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Durham has a variety of shops to suit your daily needs, including large supermarkets and the Prince Bishops & Riverwalk shopping centres offering a wide choice of high street stores as well as an array of restaurants and cafes.
Durham city is host to many leisure activities and sports, including those at the Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre, where you can enjoy the gym, exercise classes, a variety of courts, pitches and two pools. Also within walking distance of the development is the Gala Theatre which offers a variety of comedy, dance, music and theatre productions as well as a two-screen cinema.
The local area enjoys green spaces, parks and scenic countryside; great for spending outdoor time with friends or family. Wharton Park makes a fun day out, with a new Heritage Centre, cafe, play areas and miniature car track, and Crook Hall is a Grade I listed Medieval hall with stunning gardens, a maze and activities for children; both are within easy reach of the development. You can also walk along the River Wear, amble through Aykley Wood Nature Reserve, picnic in Broompark or visit the Durham Heritage Coast, approximately half an hour’s drive away.
Durham has a choice of schooling for all ages, including the nearby St Oswald’s C of E aided Primary and Nursery School and Durham Johnson Comprehensive, both within 3 miles of the development and rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. There are several colleges offering further education, as well as Durham University.
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We're currently offering purchasers the opportunity to secure their new home with just a £99 reservation fee. This offer won't last forever - please contact your sales advisor for more information. Terms and conditions apply.
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One of the best things about buying a new home is that you can choose to personalise it to make it yours from the day you move in.
Once your plot is reserved, you can start adding your own style and personality to every room with our range of styling options, upgrades and additional fixtures. This is your chance to visualise your perfect living space and create your very own dream home from day one.
Your choices will be added to your home at various stages of the build process, meaning the earlier you reserve your plot, the greater the selection available to you.
What would you choose from our Select Options brochure?
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Phase 1
2 bedroom apartment
1 bedroom apartment
3 bedroom 3 storey house
If you would like to know more about Durham, please call 01913 385 126 and we will be happy to tell you more.
Durham is the perfect location for commuters, with the railway station and bus station within walking distance. It takes only 12 minutes to reach Newcastle and 45 minutes to reach York City by train. The city also has excellent road links to the A1(M) and A19.
Durham has a large university hospital as well as local doctors, dentists and health services, several within walking distance of the new development.