Ashberry Homes builds 147 homes at Darlington development
Ashberry Homes is building 147 homes on the western edge of Darlington as part of the first phase of a planned 985-home neighbourhood off Staindrop Road.
The development, known as Serenity at Baydale Village, will include 114 homes and two-bedroom bungalows for private sale, alongside 33 affordable homes.
Construction is now underway, with the first residents expected to move into the development in spring 2027.
Ashberry Homes builds 147 homes in first phase
The first phase comprises a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom houses, alongside two-bedroom bungalows.
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Of the homes for private sale, 27 houses will be designed to provide greater accessibility and adaptability for residents with disabilities.
The wider scheme is planned to deliver up to 985 homes, creating a new neighbourhood on the western edge of Darlington.
Darlington homes designed for rural setting
The homes have been designed using materials and architectural details intended to reflect the surrounding rural area.
The properties will feature a country brick style, with render used on prominent plots, alongside red or grey roofs and brick detailing around windows.
The development will also include electric vehicle charging points and an orchard, alongside green open space, footpaths and trees.
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Emma Chesterton, Sales Director for Ashberry Homes, said: “The new homes at Serenity at Baydale Village have been designed to complement their peaceful rural setting, while the development has been planned with beautiful green open spaces, footpaths and trees, including an orchard, to make this a highly attractive place to live.
“We have now released the first homes for sale and are already seeing a considerable amount of interest from people looking for a new energy-efficient home on the edge of the picturesque Durham countryside, yet within easy reach of Darlington’s many amenities.
“Work is now well underway on site, and we anticipate the first residents will be able to move into their new homes in spring 2027.”
Affordable homes included in Baydale Village scheme
The first phase includes 33 affordable homes, ranging from two to four bedrooms.
The wider development will create up to 985 homes alongside associated open space and landscaping.
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Construction is progressing on the site, with the first completed homes expected to be occupied in spring 2027.
