Just outside Durham lies a country estate so beautiful it has been home to the Earls of Durham for 1000 years - and it could be your home, but only if you're quick
There can be few house hunters who don’t dream of a beautiful home, surrounded by acres of historic parkland, yet with major cities, coastal walks and quiet villages nearby.
A home which combines the charm of period living with all the conveniences of modern life – on wide, tree-lined streets, where the only sound is birdsong and where a fairytale castle can be glimpsed through the woodland.
So, it is no wonder that, when Miller Homes North East unveiled its Lambton Park development of luxurious homes – designed by the same architect that created HM The King’s Poundbury estate in Dorset – it attracted nationwide interest.
Their buildings’ design – and that of the entire estate – was inspired by natural features such as the curve of the River Wear and the surrounding open green spaces.
And Miller Homes is set to open its latest showroom on its second and last phase of development; the stunning five-bedroom Spruce, inspired by the Victorian Arts and Crafts Movement.
The movement developed in the late 19th century and placed high importance on the decorative arts with artists, sculptors, designers and craftspeople looking to nature – and a romantic interpretation of rural life – for their inspiration.
And Lambton Park reflects that – with just a final, few homes still available to buy.
The Spruce’s breathtaking dual aspect kitchen, dining and family room is perfect for large gatherings and there is a separate laundry room and ground floor toilet.
An elegant lounge and a charming snug look out over the garden while, upstairs, a spacious feature landing leads to five bedrooms, two of them dual aspect and two en-suite.
Indeed, light and space are hallmarks of this development, which features wide streets with a circular ‘village green’ and all parking spaces and garages are at the rear of the properties to ensure views from homes are not interrupted by cars and other vehicles.
The homes themselves have a wealth of traditional features such as multi-paned sash and bay windows, elaborate wood detailing on porches and the combination of grey bricks and red terracotta roof tiles favoured by the Arts and Crafts Movement.
Owners can also enjoy exclusive access to private areas of Lambton Estate with around 11.5km of footpaths through some of the most unspoilt woodland in Britain and the Grade II listed Lambton Castle – the ancestral seat of the Lambton family – at its heart.
Lauren Angus, sales director at Miller Homes North East, said the Spruce is “one of our finest show homes so far and, with only a few homes still remaining on this prestigious development, we expect interest to be very high indeed.”
For further information about Lambton Park, visit www.millerhomes.co.uk/newhomes/north-east/lambton-park-lambtonpark.aspx
For details of other developments across the North East, offering a selection of two to five bedroom homes, visit www.millerhomes. co.uk/locations/north-east-of-england.aspx
