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Property prices from £234,995

The Old Foundry is nestled in the surrounding landscape of Wolsingham, a regeneration of the towns old steel works. Sitting on the banks of the River Wear and the eastern boundary of the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty, this development benefits from an abundance of stunning scenery on the doorstep.

The development is situated off Durham Road, connecting residents west to the nearby village of Frosterley, and east to the town of Crook, and the city of Durham beyond. The local community benefits from historic architecture, green open space, plus ample amenity and leisure.

This development falls under the administration of Durham County Council.

Features

  • 2-bedroom bungalows; 3, 4, and 5-bedroom homes within the Weardale hills
  • Scenic valley views of Wolsingham landscape; market town heritage
  • Excellent road and commuter links; well-regarded local schools; fantastic local selection of shops, bakeries, coffee shops, and local pubs
  • Proximity to the North Pennines; `Walkers are Welcome` town; nearby forest walks and strolls along the River Wear; easy access to Tunstall Reservoir nature trials
  • Garage or parking to each plot; electric vehicle charging points

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Properties on this development

The Draper
5 bedroom home for sale
5 Bedrooms
New homes in Wolsingham The Draper has an open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area, a separate living room with a bay window, five bedrooms three of which have an en suite shower room and a family ...

The Lorimer
4 bedroom home for sale
4 Bedrooms
New homes in Wolsingham The Lorimer is a 4-bedroom home that features an open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area, a separate living room, two en-suite shower rooms, and a stylish family bathroom.

The Bowyer
4 bedroom home for sale
4 Bedrooms
New homes in Wolsingham The Bowyer is a double-fronted detached home with four bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen and dining area, and a dual-aspect living room. Read more .

The Cutler
4 bedroom home for sale
4 Bedrooms
New homes in Wolsingham The Cutler is a 4-bedroom home that features an en suite to bedroom 1, a contemporary family bathroom, an open-plan kitchen, dining and family area, and a separate living room.

The Reedmaker
4 bedroom home for sale
4 Bedrooms
New homes in Wolsingham The Reedmaker has four bedrooms one of which benefits from an en-suite shower room a stylish family bathroom, an open-plan kitchen and dining area, and a separate living room.

The Mercer
4 bedroom home for sale
4 Bedrooms
New homes in Wolsingham The Mercer is a stunning 4-bedroom family home which comes complete with an integral garage, open-plan kitchen and dining area, French doors to the rear garden, and an en suite ...

The Foundryman
2 bedroom home for sale
2 Bedrooms
New homes in Wolsingham The Foundryman is a wonderful 2-bedroom bungalow which features an open-plan living and dining room, a separate kitchen, one double bedroom, and an additional bedroom.

Bellway Whathouse? Awards *

  • 2025 - BEST EXTERIOR DESIGN - Gold award
  • 2025 - BEST SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Bronze award
  • 2023 - BEST LARGE HOUSEBUILDER - Bronze award
  • 2019 - BEST INTERIOR DESIGN - Bronze award
  • 2017 - BEST REGENERATION SCHEME - Bronze award
Bellway winning development
* Awards do not always relate to specific developments.

Development Information

Price Details:
£234,995 - £509,995
Location:
Wolsingham, County Durham DL13
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