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North East homebuilder Dunelm homes has launched a January sale on selected plots throughout the region, offering buyers the opportunity to save between £5,000 - £10,000 on the cost of a new home, including properties at the Mill Vale development in Newburn.  

Situated close to pretty woodland in Walbottle Village, Dunelm Homes has created a family-friendly community of quality homes to cater for the many needs of the modern buyer at Mill Vale, with a variety of three bedroom properties currently available for sale. 

The Gloucester, Plot 92, is now available for £169,995 during the Dunelm Homes January sale, a reduction of £10,000 on the original sale price for a limited period only.  The three bedroom property opens up into a wide, spacious hallway leading into a front-facing kitchen / dining area and a generously sized lounge area with French doors leading out into the garden area.  On the first floor there is an en suite master bedroom together with two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.  

The peace and quiet of Mill Vale is only five miles from the busy shopping, business and entertainment centre of Newcastle.  Families are well catered for with a selection of excellent local schools just a short distance from the development.  The abundance of green space and local woodland is sure to attract buyers looking for a taste of the outdoors and the nearby river provides opportunities for all manner of adventurous water sports.    

Colin Willetts, sales and marketing director at Dunelm Homes said: “The January sale is an opportunity for buyers to take advantage of a range of discounts and incentives to purchase their dream Dunelm Home.  Mill Vale is a wonderful community of quality, family homes and we are pleased to be offering a special new year discount on one of the few remaining plots for a lucky buyer to join this thriving community,”

Running until 31^st January 2012, the Dunelm Homes sale will feature on selected plots at high-profile developments including Victoria Gardens in High Spen, Bailey Grange in Killingworth and Orchard Meadows in Stanley.   

The Gloucester (pictured) is currently offered for sale at £169,995 (until 31^st January 2012), including the full designer choice package.  For further information about the Dunelm Homes January sale and properties available at Mill Vale please visit www.dunelmhomes.co.uk or contact the Dunelm Homes sales team direct on 0191 267 7197 and sales@dunelmhomes.co.uk.

ALL MOD CONS: The fully fitted kitchen of the York house type, available at The Grange development for £124,500

LOCATION remains a major factor in the decision to buy a property. Buyers are often keen to look for a home in a village, but rising fuel prices can be a concern.

So it is no surprise that homes on a new development in the village of Bowburn, just four miles south of the city of Durham, have been selling well.

North East homebuilder Dunelm Homes has a range of first-time buyer and family friendly properties for sale at the development, The Grange.

The village of Bowburn is also within easy reach of the rolling hills and beautiful countryside of County Durham and has easy access to the A1.

The York house type on plot 94 at The Grange is ready to move into and is available to purchase for £124,500. The three-bedroom property, ideal for couples and young families, has an entrance hall with understairs storage and cloakroom, plus a spacious lounge with French doors to the garden. The ground floor also has a light and airy kitchen with a practical dining area.

The first floor has a master bedroom with en suite and two further bedrooms served by the large family bathroom.

Dunelm Homes sales director Colin Willetts said: “The Grange has been proving to be very popular with a range of buyers. It has been designed with a strong sense of community in mind and the layout of the development offers a mix of house types targeted at a broad range of buyers.

“With two-bedroom properties available starting from just £104,950, The Grange has a range of options for all budgets looking for a quality new home in a quiet but accessible location.”

The Grange is also home to the groundbreaking ClimatHus properties. ClimatHus offers a new kind of approach to energy-efficient living, using modern technology to create an environmentally sustainable home for families interested in reducing their own environmental impact.

The Government-backed FirstBuy scheme is available at the Grange to cater for first-time buyers in need of additional financing options to make their first home a reality. Shared equity initiatives such as FirstBuy offer a lifeline to first-time buyers struggling to get on the first rung of the property ladder, due to high deposits or a lack of mortgage products on the market.

FirstBuy offers shared equity loans backed by the Government and Dunelm Homes which can be used to access a broader range of competitive mortgage products. The loan is interest-free for five years.

For more information, tel: 0191 377 0705, visit www.dunelmhomes.co.uk or email sales@dunelmhomes.co.uk

North East homebuilder Dunelm Homes has a range of first-time buyer and family friendly properties available for sale at The Grange. 

Located in Bowburn, a charming village just four miles south of the historic city of Durham, The Grange is perfectly situated for commuters wishing to enjoy the rolling hills and beauty of the County Durham countryside but with easy access onto the A1.

The York housetype on plot 94 at The Grange is ready to move into and available to purchase for £124,500. The three bedroom property is perfectly suited to couples and young families and features an entrance hall with understairs storage and WC leading onto a spacious lounge with rear facing French doors. The light and airy kitchen/dining area completes the ground floor layout. On the first floor, the property has a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and two further bedrooms served by the large family bathroom. 

Colin Willetts, Sales Director at Dunelm Homes said: “The Grange has been designed with a strong sense of community in mind and the layout of the development offers a mix of housetypes targeted at a broad range of buyers. With two bedroom properties available starting from just £104,950, The Grange has a range of options for all budgets looking for a quality new home in a quiet but accessible location.”

The Grange is also home to the groundbreaking Climat Hus properties. Climat Hus offers a new kind of approach to energy efficient living, utilising modern technology to create an environmentally sustainable home for families interested in lessening their own environmental impact. 

The government-backed FirstBuy direct scheme is available at the Grange to cater for first time buyers in need of additional financing options to make their first home a reality. Shared equity initiatives such as FirstBuy offer a lifeline to first time buyers struggling to get on the first rung of the property ladder due to high deposits or a lack   of mortgage products on the market. FirstBuy offers shared equity loans backed by the government and Dunelm Homes which can be used to access a broader range of competitive mortgage products and assist buyers to purchase a property they may have felt was out of their reach without extra assistance.

We’d like to say a big congratulations to Diane from South Shields, who was the lucky winner of our competition at the Magic of Christmas Exhibition.

The event was held at the Stadium of Light back on the 6th November. We had over 200 competition entries on the day and were very impressed with the turnout.

Diane came to collect her prize on Saturday and went away with a big smile on her face, as well as a brand new 32” flat screen TV!

If you’d like the chance to win more great prizes, keep your eyes on our Facebook and Twitter pages for more giveaways and competitions!

SOARING fuel costs and two bad winters have made many home buyers think even harder about the location of where they move to and properties within easy reach of main centres are a popular choice.

North East homebuilder Dunelm Homes has released two new house types for sale at its Bailey Grange in Killingworth, a 15-minute drive from Newcastle city centre.

Bailey Grange is in the heart of Killingworth, close to the many amenities available in the busy suburb, including primary and secondary schools, bars, restaurants, numerous retail outlets and a large supermarket. Dunelm Homes has released for sale two new house types at Bailey Grange, the four-bedroom Wells property (£199,995) and the three-bedroom Peterborough (£189,995).

The detached, two-storey Wells has an integrated garage and light ground floor kitchen-dining room, framed by extra-large French windows into the garden. The lounge and master bedroom with en suite are on the first floor with a further three bedrooms and bathroom on the top floor. The Peterborough also has a large kitchen-dining area on the ground floor with large French windows integrating the garden into the family area. The first floor has a spacious lounge

and bedroom, with a further bedroom, family bathroom and master bedroom with en suite on the second floor.

Dunelm sales director Colin Willetts said: “Bailey Grange is a very special place to live and offers the perfect balance of spacious accommodation, contemporary design and central location for buyers wishing to settle into their perfect home.”

FirstBuy Direct, the Government-backed shared equity scheme, is available on all properties at Bailey Grange.

For information tel: 0191 268 0735 or visit www.dunelmhomes.co.uk

HOMES on a semi-rural development within easy reach of both Newcastle and Gateshead are selling well.

And North East homebuilders Dunelm Homes have only six homes remaining for sale at their Mill Vale development in Walbottle, offering attractive, spacious homes in green and peaceful surroundings.

Perfectly situated among pretty woodland, the Mill Vale development is just a short walk from the village green at Walbottle and features a broad range of house types for discerning buyers looking for a property to match their lifestyles.

The three-bedroom Aydon, three bedroom Gloucester and three bedroom Oxford property types are the only properties now remaining at popular Mill Vale, with prices starting from £169,995.

All of the six properties for sale are ready to move into, offering a home in time for Christmas with integrated appliances and a quality finish.

The spacious design of each property is balanced by contemporary interiors and modern technology for the perfect backdrop to busy family life.

Walbottle offers families a good base through which to access local amenities, entertainment and transport links across the region.

The peace and quiet of Mill Vale is only five miles from the busy shopping, business and entertainment centre of Newcastle, and Gateshead Metrocentre is only 10 minutes away.

Families are well catered for, with a selection of excellent local schools just a short distance from the development.

Buyers looking for quiet walks in peaceful surroundings will enjoy the abundance of green space and woodland to be found in the area, and the nearby river provides opportunities for all manner of water sports for the more adventurous.

Part-exchange options are available at Mill Vale.

NORTH-EAST housebuilder Dunelm Homes is offering buyers the chance to purchase the perfect family property at its Centurion Fields development in Ingleby Barwick, with the Rydal house type.

The Rydal (plot 41) occupies its own prime corner plot at Centurion Fields and is for sale at £269,995.

The 1,418sq ft detached home is a two-storey, four-bedroom property which offers modern comforts and practical design.

The exterior of the property features a south west-facing wrap around garden to trap the best of the sunshine whereas the interior is constructed solely with the practical needs of a family firmly front of mind.

A lounge and flexible dining room space leads into a light and airy kitchen thanks to well-placed contemporary French windows opening out onto the rear garden.

On the first floor, the Rydal has a master bedroom complete with dressing room and en suite.

The remaining two further double bedrooms, one with en suite, and one single bedroom are all served by a family bathroom.

The Rydal also offers an array of practical touches including a utility/laundry room, integral garage space and modern housing technology throughout, including gas fired central heating, double glazing and high quality insulation for a more energy efficient home.

Colin Willetts, Dunelm Homes sales director, said: “Centurion Fields occupies a prime spot in a location which continues to be a real draw for families wishing to combine the very best in amenities with attractive housing options.

“Each of the properties available at Centurion Fields has been designed with the needs of the buyer in mind which is why the Rydal house type offers so much for the family through its balance of communal and private space in a generously proportioned, practical layout.”

Residents of Centurion Fields have a broad selection of amenities on their doorstep in

Ingleby Barwick, including six primary schools and one secondary school plus a wide selection of shops, bars, food outlets and a large 24-hour supermarket.

The more fitness conscious resident is also catered for, with a nine hole golf course and driving range and health club nearby.

In addition to the local entertainment and sports options, Centurion Fields benefits from excellent transport links to the rest of the region by means of the A19 just 1.5 miles away and regular bus services to nearby Stockton, Middlesbrough or the beautiful streets of Yarm.

Colin added: “This is a development with so much to offer the family and we look forward to welcoming a whole host of families to make their own memories as satisfied customers of Dunelm Homes and happy residents of Centurion Fields.”

Part exchange is available on this property through Dunelm Homes.

For further information about properties available at Centurion Fields please visit www.dunelmhomes.co.uk or contact the Dunelm Homes sales team direct on 01642 308 791 and sales@dunelmhomes.co.uk.

THE attractions of village living are clear to all and a North East developer that has just released the second phase of a four-bedroom homes development in a semi-rural village is expecting interest to be high.

Dunelm Homes has released the homes at Victoria Gardens, in the heart of the quiet village of High Spen, near Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, for sale.

The village community, with its shops, local pub and primary school, make it a popular location to raise a family.

Phase two features two new house types, the Worcester and the Shrewsbury, as well as the four-bedroomed Chichester. The 1,413sq ft Worcester is priced from £274,995 and the 1,126sq ft Shrewsbury from £239,995.

Both are two-storey homes with good kitchen space, spacious double garages and good-sized bedrooms.

Dunelm Homes sales director Colin Willetts said: “Victoria Gardens is a development rooted in the creation of spacious, quality homes in a convenient and accessible location. Each property in phase two represents the best in traditional quality finishings balanced with practical design, making them much-sought-after family properties that we're extremely proud of."

Victoria Gardens is just 10 minutes' drive from the shopping and entertainment of Gateshead MetroCentre and a further 10 minutes from the attractions of Newcastle and Gateshead city centre.

The stunning countryside and proximity to tranquil Chopwell Woods also make it well-situated for leisurely walks on woodland trails.

Victoria Gardens is also within 20 minutes' drive of Garesfield Golf Club, Whickham Golf Club and the Close House Golf Club.

Colin continued: "Victoria Gardens has been a popular development since first opening its doors and only five properties in the new phase remain for sale. With part exchange offered across each of the remaining properties to make moving that little bit easier, we're confident we'll be welcoming new residents into this peaceful corner of the region."

For further information, tel: 01325 379351, visit www.dunelmhomes.co.uk or email the team at sales@dunelmhomes.co.uk

We recently spotted this article about David Cameron calling for a 'housing revolution' in the UK, he is going to bring back the Right to Buy scheme and use the money to build more new homes. 

We completely agree with him, as a nation we are constantly being told that it is harder and harder to get onto the property ladder and there isn't enough affordable housing, hopefully with Cameron's plan people will be able to buy their own Council houses and help fund the building of new homes to allow other people to get  a foot onto the property ladder.

Read the full article below, taken from house-builder.co.uk:

Prime minister David Cameron has called for a Tory-led "housing revolution" to allow Britons to own a home of their own, despite the debt crisis. 

In his speech to the Conservative party conference today, he confirmed that the government would bring back the Right to Buy and use the money raised to build more new homes.

And the prime minister had harsh words for those opposing planning reforms, saying that businesses could not expand as they were "stuck in the mud of our planning system".

He said: "To those who just oppose everything we're doing, my message is this: take your arguments down to the job centre. We've got to get Britain back to work."

We came across an interesting article here at Dunelm HQ this morning which stated that ‘9 out of 10 young people want to own a home’, of course that came as no surprise to us, as for the last 15 years we have been helping young people in the region do just that.

According to Housebuilder.co.uk ‘74% of people think its harder to buy a home now than five years ago, while 57% of 25-34 year olds who plan to buy a property are frustrated by the market.’ At Dunelm we understand that taking the first step on the property ladder is never easy, however along with the government we are working to help hundreds of North East residents to buy their first home. We are proud to be a member of the governments FirstBuy scheme, which aims to assist people who may not normally be able to afford to purchase their first home. FirstBuy is a shared equity scheme that enables first time buyers to purchase a new property at just 80% of the asking price. The remaining 20% of the property price is then funded in the way of a loan, provided to the purchaser by the government and Dunelm Homes.

David Bryant, chair of the New Homes Marketing Board said ‘These figures show that although young people want to own their own homes, it is becoming much more difficult. Supply is vital to increasing both affordability and stability in the market. In the short term we must find a way of addressing the lack of mortgage finance. Over the long term we need a planning system that delivers enough land for the homes our country needs.’

This year we have helped 8 young couples buy their first home through the FirstBuy scheme. We currently have seven FirstBuy developments situated across the North East, in County Durham, North Tyneside, Newcastle Upon Tyne and Stockton-on-Tees. All of our developments include a wide range of house styles, so, whether you’re looking for detached, semi-detached or an apartment, we can help you make your dream of owning a home a reality.

To find out more about our developments or simply have a chat about the FirstBuy scheme you can contact our friendly team on 01325 379 351.

Last month saw Dunelm Homes open the doors of the site for a school visit, this wasn’t just any school visit, this was a visit that included 59 reception students from the nearby primary school, Amberley Primary School.  

After a short stroll to Bailey Grange, all 59 youngsters were kitted out with Hard Hats and High Visibility Vests and taken on a VIP tour of the second phase development, which has an exclusive development of two, three, and four bedroom contemporary family homes, still under construction and almost entirely sold.

Miss Hindhaugh, reception teacher at Amberley Primary School, Said:

'The excursion gave the children some excellent ‘Hands On’ learning experiences. The visit gave the children an opportunity to see contemporary houses being built firsthand as well as being a fantastic finale of our materials in the home topic.'

The youngsters watched the house builders and machinery at work, from laying foundations for the 19 new family homes to adding their roofs. The visit followed several weeks of studying houses in school, where the reception students painted pictures of their own homes. Looked through materials and shapes involved in the home and even transformed their role play area into a builder’s yard.

Our sales executive Mo Williams was on hand to assist the school expedition to the popular development, which, since building began, quickly established a growing community of residents.

Mo commented saying:

'I am delighted that Dunelm Homes has been able to facilitate a school activity which has enabled a whole year group to experience the house building industry. The students were able to identify the several different house styles being built in this penultimate building phase and were even able to see popular Wells style of home, which is a three story four bedroom property, quite unusual for the Killingworth area. It was an absolute pleasure to show the students around the development and fantastic to see their enthusiasm as they explored the site. The visit was such a success we   hope to work with them again in the near future'.

With just one house available on this phase, Bailey Grange, in Killingworth, is proving to be am extremely popular development. It boasts an envious location with excellent local amenities, including a well equipped shopping centre, leisure centre, good schools, and excellent transport routes, all on your doorstep.

For further information about the development please contact the site open Thursday to Monday 10am to 5pm on 0191 268 0735 or contact the sales department team at head office on sales@dunelmhomes.co.uk

To view our latest offering and download a brochure, please visit http://www.dunelmhomes.co.uk/page/home/developments/climathus.cfm