3 great reasons to buy…
1: Stamp Duty savings
2: Make your dream move with a choice of great deals available now
3: Save with an energy efficient home
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... with 3 great reasons to buy!
Act now to save thousands on your Stamp Duty when you buy an energy efficient home! With temporary Stamp Duty thresholds set to expire on the 31st March 2025*, moving before the deadline allows you to take advantage of significant savings.
Our energy efficient homes could save you up to 65% on your energy bills. Making your move even more affordable.
Not only could you save money on your Stamp Duty and bills, but you can make your dream move with a choice of great deals available now.
Final 3 homes available with our fantastic HomeStepper shared ownership scheme - don't miss out!
Bishops Park II, nestled in the vibrant market town of Bishop Auckland in the Vale of Durham, offers a collection of 3 and 4-bedroom homes perfect for families, professionals, and first-time buyers alike. This development combines modern living with the charm of a historic town, known for its stunning views over the River Wear and rich cultural heritage. Residents can explore Auckland Castle, indulge in shopping at Bishop Auckland Retail Park, and enjoy the convenience of nearby schools rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. With Durham just an 18-minute drive away and Newcastle reachable in around 42 minutes, Bishops Park II provides both serenity and accessibility for commuters.
We have two showhomes available to view: The Mayfield and The Goodridge, and you can explore our development with our 3D interactive siteplan technology!
*Part Exchange available on selected plots only. T&C's apply. Contact us for more information.
Bishop Auckland, a thriving market town in the Vale of Durham, stands high above the River Wear and enjoys stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It is home to many historical attractions, while offering a vibrant shopping scene. Auckland Castle tells stories of the town’s fascinating past as well as offering highly scenic walks. Shoppers can enjoy the Bishop Auckland Retail Park and the town’s household name stores, while parents will be pleased to find schools rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted nearby. For travel and commuting, Durham is only an 18 minute drive away, while Newcastle is around 42 minutes by car.
Those with children will have a choice of Ofsted rated schools, while commuters will appreciate the A1(M) and Bishop Auckland train station being within easy reach of home.
And for anyone who loves history, Auckland Castle and its park - believed to be 1,500 years old - are close by. With all this, plus plenty of green open space nearby, a new home at Bishops Park II could be for you.
Moving made easy
Do you have a home to sell? No problem! We could buy your current home so that you can buy one of ours with Home Exchange† or we could help sell your current home with Smooth Move‡ - either way you won’t have to instruct estate agents or incur their fees!
Use our visualiser tool to explore the development and take a look inside the homes.
SAVING YOU MONEY
According to the Home Builders Federation, on average, energy bills for new build homes are up to 65% cheaper. When compared to older properties, the average monthly saving on energy bills for a new build property currently stands at £130, totalling up to £1,574 per year. Those that buy a new build house specifically see even greater annual savings of £1,980.
GREEN MORTGAGES
By buying a new energy efficient Linden Home you could take advantage of exclusive ‘Green’ mortgage products. A mortgage lender could offer lower interest rates on properties that carry an energy performance certificate or a predicted energy assessment rating of A – C. Think of it as a reward for buyers who are purchasing an energy efficient home. All our standard homes have a rating of A or B so this type of mortgage may be ideal if you are looking to purchase a new build home.
KEEPING YOU COSY
Unlike older properties, our homes come with high efficiency double glazing as standard, letting plenty of light and warmth in while minimising heat loss and reducing the amount of noise you’ll hear within your home. Not only do they keep you cosy they also reduce the amount of external noise that you’ll hear within your home.
Additional roof and floor insulation are among the other unseen features included with our homes that will help reduce the costs of keeping your home warm in the winter months, while also keeping you cool in the summer.
REDUCING WATER USAGE
Our kitchens and bathrooms incorporate water saving measures, without compromising on style or functionality.
These features mean our homes use up to 20% less water* than the UK average. Our taps and showers use aerated technology to provide the feeling of a strong flow, whilst using less water. Plus, our dual low flush toilets use the minimum amount of water to ensure less waste.
*Average Linden home uses 100-110 litres/person/day compared to UK average of 140 litres/person/day according to the Energy Savings Trust
SAVING YOU MONEY
GREEN MORTGAGES
KEEPING YOU COSY
REDUCING WATER USAGE
According to the Home Builders Federation, on average, energy bills for new build homes are up to 65% cheaper. When compared to older properties, the average monthly saving on energy bills for a new build property currently stands at £130, totalling up to £1,574 per year. Those that buy a new build house specifically see even greater annual savings of £1,980.
By buying a new energy efficient Linden Home you could take advantage of exclusive ‘Green’ mortgage products. A mortgage lender could offer lower interest rates on properties that carry an energy performance certificate or a predicted energy assessment rating of A – C. Think of it as a reward for buyers who are purchasing an energy efficient home. All our standard homes have a rating of A or B so this type of mortgage may be ideal if you are looking to purchase a new build home.
Unlike older properties, our homes come with high efficiency double glazing as standard, letting plenty of light and warmth in while minimising heat loss and reducing the amount of noise you’ll hear within your home. Not only do they keep you cosy they also reduce the amount of external noise that you’ll hear within your home.
Additional roof and floor insulation are among the other unseen features included with our homes that will help reduce the costs of keeping your home warm in the winter months, while also keeping you cool in the summer.
Our kitchens and bathrooms incorporate water saving measures, without compromising on style or functionality.
These features mean our homes use up to 20% less water* than the UK average. Our taps and showers use aerated technology to provide the feeling of a strong flow, whilst using less water. Plus, our dual low flush toilets use the minimum amount of water to ensure less waste.
*Average Linden home uses 100-110 litres/person/day compared to UK average of 140 litres/person/day according to the Energy Savings Trust
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Located close to open countryside, our brand new collection of houses for sale in Bishop Auckland are perfectly positioned for reaching Darlington and Durham, as well as having a great choice of everyday amenities and facilities, including shops, places to eat and drink and Ofsted rated schools. To add to this, the A1(M) can be accessed quickly, allowing for journeys both north and south.
Bishop Auckland has an interesting history, mainly connected to the Bishops of Durham. It was around 1000AD that the area was first referenced to, after land was given to the Earl of Northumberland for defending the church against the Scots. The history of Bishop Auckland is still evident at Auckland Castle, where royalty including Queen Victoria, Charles I and James I have all visited.
Today, this market town offers everyone the best of both worlds, with surrounding countryside and the convenience of everyday amenities and good transport connections. Shops and services include supermarkets, high street brands, a post office, independent names and banks. There are a number of places to eat and drink. And there are Ofsted rated schools to choose from. With all this, it’s easy to see why Bishop Auckland is a popular place that people want to call home.
One of the advantages to living at Bishops Park II is that you can easily reach a number of other locations easily. Just over 10 miles away is the popular city of Durham. Famous for its cathedral, castle and University, this is a great place to visit. The Prince Bishops Shopping Centre is home to a good range of high street name brands, and is located close to the River Wear. This area also has a large choice of restaurants and pubs, so eating out is easy. Anyone searching for more history beyond the castle and cathedral can visit the Museum of Archaeology and the Durham Museum & Heritage Centre. Entertainment can be found at the Gala Theatre & Cinema and the Durham Student Theatre. And if you want to escape the city bustle for a while, Wharton Park is ideal for walks or for letting children run and play.
Around 15 miles from our property for sale in Bishop Auckland is the large market town of Darlington. This is a great location for shoppers, as there is a wide choice of high street and independent names to enjoy browsing at the Commill and Queen Street shopping centres. There are plenty of restaurants, pubs, cafes and bars to choose from, whether you want to socialise or enjoy a family meal. There are two cinemas - Odeon and Vue - while the Darlington Hippodrome is where you can enjoy live performances all year round. History can be found across the town. There is a statue or John Pease, who was a supporter of the earliest public railway system in world, and there is a memorial stone dedicated to William Stead, a respected journalist who died aboard the Titanic.
If you want to enjoy some time by the coast, then Hartlepool is just over 22 miles from the development. The National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool, HMS Trincomalee (Britain’s oldest historic fighting ship) and the Wingfield Castle Paddle Steamer (Britain’s only museum paddle steamer) are all hugely popular with visitors keen to know more about their individual histories. Hartlepool also has a good range of well-known brands, a large supermarket and a choice of places to eat, so whether you’re here for the history or just to be near the coast, you’ll find something you want to see and do.
Those with children will find a good choice of Ofsted rated schools within easy distance from our new property for sale in Bishop Auckland. For very young children, the Outstanding rated Etherley Lane Nursery School and York House Nursery are both under 2 miles from home. Primary age children can attend Prince Bishops Community Primary (‘Outstanding’), which is less than 15 minutes’ walk away, or Etherley Lane Primary School (‘Good’), around 1.7 miles away by car.
For older students, King James I Academy (‘Good’) is just over a mile from home, while the ‘Outstanding’ St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form is around 5 minutes’ drive away.
For commuters, there are excellent transport connections close to these new houses for sale in Bishop Auckland. A number of smaller ‘A’ roads allow for journeys to nearby villages and towns, including the A67 for Darlington (15.3 miles), the A688 for Durham (10.3 miles) and the A689 for Hartlepool (22.7 miles). The other benefit of choosing Bishops Park II is that the A1(M) is just a few minutes away from home, meaning you can reach a greater number of locations north and south, as the road runs between London and Edinburgh.
For rail journeys north and south, Durham station (10.7 miles) provides regular services to Newcastle (14 minutes), Doncaster (1 hour 14 minutes) and Leeds (1 hour 15 minutes). Longer journeys can be made to Liverpool Lime Street (2 hours 47 minutes), Glasgow Central (2 hours 58 minutes) and London King’s Cross (3 hours 7 minutes).
The closest airport to Bishops Park II is Durham Tees Valley Airport (18.4 miles), and provides regular flights to Aberdeen, Humberside and Amsterdam.
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You could realise your dream of owning a brand-new home sooner than you think with the help of Deposit Assist.
Looking to buy your first home? Make it a reality with Home Stepper a shared ownership scheme that makes buying a new Linden Home more affordable.
Deposit Unlock means that whether you're looking to make your first or next move, a dream Linden Home could be yours with just a 5% deposit.
Stuck in a chain or have a home to sell? We could buy your current home when you buy one of ours with Home Exchange.
Have a home to sell? We could help sell it for you, so you can buy one of ours with Smooth Move! We could even save you time and money.
In partnership with Own New, we bring you Rate Reducer, a new scheme enabling first time buyers and home movers to access a more affordable mortgage when buying a new Linden home.
You could realise your dream of owning a brand-new home sooner than you think with the help of Deposit Assist.
Looking to buy your first home? Make it a reality with Home Stepper a shared ownership scheme that makes buying a new Linden Home more affordable.
Deposit Unlock means that whether you're looking to make your first or next move, a dream Linden Home could be yours with just a 5% deposit.
Stuck in a chain or have a home to sell? We could buy your current home when you buy one of ours with Home Exchange.
Have a home to sell? We could help sell it for you, so you can buy one of ours with Smooth Move! We could even save you time and money.
In partnership with Own New, we bring you Rate Reducer, a new scheme enabling first time buyers and home movers to access a more affordable mortgage when buying a new Linden home.
Please note, floorplans and dimensions are taken from architectural drawings and are for guidance only. Dimensions stated are within a tolerance of plus or minus 50mm. Overall dimensions are usually stated and there may be projections into these. With our continual improvement policy we constantly review our designs and specification to ensure we deliver the best product to our customers. Computer generated images not to scale. Finishes and materials may vary and landscaping is illustrative only. Kitchen layouts are indicative only and may change. To confirm specific details on our homes please ask your Sales Consultant.
*Stamp duty thresholds change on 1st April 2025. To qualify under the current thresholds, you must legally complete the purchase of your new home by 31st March 2025. Deposit contribution offer paid up to a maximum value of £10,000, available on our selected new build homes only and limited to reservations made by 31 January 2025 and legal completion must take place by 30 June 2025. Please contact one of our sales consultants for details of which homes are covered, the amount of the deposit contribution and for further details. Purchaser’s taking advantage of this offer must claim at the time of reserving a property from us and it must be recorded on the Reservation Form. Subject to individual lender terms and conditions. Not in conjunction with any other offer or discount and conditional on paying full asking price unless otherwise stated. Deposit contribution will be credited on exchange of contracts. Deposit contribution cannot be exchanged for cash. Also, the contribution may not reduce the amount of stamp duty land tax payable. The offer is conditional upon the purchase proceeding to legal completion.
#Deposit Assist is available on selected homes at participating developments. Evidence of a minimum 5% deposit contribution must be confirmed by mortgage broker/legal adviser at point of reservation and presented to sales consultant. £2,000* will be paid to contributor after purchaser has legally completed on their purchase. Only one contributor per reservation. £5,000** will be made available as a cashback to purchaser on legal completion. Scheme cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount, promotion or scheme and conditional on paying full asking price unless otherwise stated. Subject to lender approval. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Linden Homes do not offer mortgage advice, any financial advice should be obtained from a mortgage advisor or lender. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any other debt secured on it. To take advantage of this offer you must claim before reserving a property from us and before any other discount is applied. Subject to individual lender terms and conditions. Not applicable to second home owners or investor purchasers. Our usual reservations and sales terms and conditions also apply. Please speak to one of our sales consultants for more details.
§Home Stepper is available on selected new build homes only, subject to contract and eligibility criteria. Home Stepper is a new build shared ownership scheme brought to you by Sage Homes. The scheme is subject to individual mortgage lender qualification and affordability criteria as prescribed by Homes England. The scheme is subject to you first obtaining approval from Sage before reserving a new home from us. Eligibility for the scheme may be withdrawn at any time prior to reservation. Sage may also require evidence of your financial ability to proceed with the purchase of a new home from us. Shares from 10% up to 75% of the new home are available. Prices advertised can represent up to a 75% share of the new home. Rent will be charged at 2.75% of the unacquired equity share and is reviewed annually in line with the year-on-year change to RPI in the preceding 12 months plus additional 0.5% and an annual fee of £195, payable monthly. The property will be sold on a shared ownership leasehold basis with a term of 990 years and a buildings insurance contribution is also payable. You will also be liable to pay managing agent costs plus an administration fee payable to Sage. You will be an assured tenant with Sage Homes as the landlord until such time as you staircase to own 100% of the property. In addition, a mortgage approval fee of £60 and a notice of charge fee of £90 will be payable to Sage Homes on completion. More information on eligibility and affordability of using Home Stepper to purchase your new home can be found at www.sagehomes.co.uk. Home Stepper is also subject to the terms and conditions of Sage Homes. Home Stepper cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount, promotion or scheme. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any other debt secured on it. Subject to individual lender terms and conditions. Our usual reservation and sales terms and conditions also apply. Please speak to one of our sales consultants for more details.
^Deposit Unlock is available on selected plots at eligible developments in the UK up to a maximum value of £750,000 and is subject to lender participation, contract and status. Rates and maximum purchase price vary via lender. Following withdrawal or termination of any offer, we reserve the right to extend, reintroduce or amend any such offer as we see fit at any time. A minimum 5% customer deposit is required. The product is backed by a mortgage indemnity insurance to which Vistry Homes Limited make a financial contribution. The insurance covers the lender in the event of a loss as a result of repossession. The buyer’s obligations to the lender remain unchanged, as the benefit of the insurance is for the lender. Linden Homes do not offer mortgage advice, any financial advice should be obtained from a mortgage adviser or lender. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other promotion. Vistry Homes Limited has appointed Gallagher Re to liaise with the mortgage lender and administer the Deposit Unlock scheme on its behalf.
†Home Exchange is available on selected homes only. Acceptance is at our sole discretion and not all properties are suitable. We reserve the right to refuse to agree to Home Exchange of your current home and we are under no obligation to give reasons why. Home Exchange may not be available in conjunction with any other offer and is also subject to the terms of your Reservation Agreement with us. As a guide, your current home must not be worth more than 75% of the value of your chosen Linden home. Reservation fees may vary. For full terms and conditions please click here."
‡Smooth Move is available on selected new Linden homes only. Acceptance is at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to refuse to agree to Smooth Move and we are under no obligation to give reasons why. We will instruct local estate agents to undertake an independent valuation and marketing advice for your current home before we make you a proposal on a marketing price for your home. The realistic sale price may be lower than an initial marketing price and is based on a sale within a specified timescale fixed by us. You have the final say at the price at which the property is marketed, but Smooth Move will not be available if the price at which you wish to market your current home is higher than we think is realistic or the timescale is too long. You must agree: 1. No party is currently negotiating to purchase your current home 2. No introduction has already been made by another party 3. Not to instruct another estate agent to sell your current home. You may need to leave a full set of keys and agree to access accompanied viewings for potential buyers with the appointed estate agents. You agree that Linden Homes will determine which estate agent is instructed and the terms of that appointment. It is not guaranteed that a buyer will be found for your current home or that any buyer will be willing to pay the price you want. Linden Homes may continue to market your chosen Linden home and reserves the right to take a reservation on this home until the sale of your current home to a third party is agreed and you pay the reservation fee on your chosen Linden home. In this case, if available, an alternative home may be offered, but there is no obligation on either party to proceed with Smooth Move. Any sale of your current home to a third-party buyer is at a price approved by you. A reservation fee is payable to Linden Homes for the purchase of your chosen Linden home at the agreed price, when you agree a sale on your current home. You agree only to confirm agreement of sale with a purchaser who can achieve an exchange within 35 days and who has been financially qualified to proceed with the purchase of your current home. On the simultaneous legal completion of the sale of your current home and the purchase of your new Linden home, we will pay the estate agents fees. Please note your buyer could cancel prior to legal exchange of contracts for the sale of your current home. In this instance, Linden Homes retains the right to cancel the purchase of your chosen home and retain the agreed proportion of the reservation fee in accordance with your reservation agreement. We reserve the right to withdraw Smooth Move if an acceptable buyer is not found within the specified period. Should we secure a purchaser for your current home on your behalf and you do not proceed to purchase a Linden home, you may be liable to pay all Estate Agent fees. Reservation fees may vary dependent upon the location of your new Linden home. An upfront fee of £500 is required, all of which is refundable against the reservation fee and purchase price of your new Linden home. If you choose not to purchase, Linden Homes will retain up to fifty percent of the fee to cover reasonable administrative and other costs incurred in processing and holding the reservation. Smooth Move is available on selected plots only.
₸Own New Rate Reducer is only available on selected new build homes at participating developments. Speak to a Linden Homes local sales consultant for more information. The Own New Rate Reducer scheme cannot be combined with other offers or scheme. Participating lenders only. Own New Rate Reducer is available at the lender’s discretion. Mortgages up to a maximum value of £1,000,000 only. Rate reduction is for the fixed, introductory period of the mortgage only (usually 2, 3 or 5 years but this will depend on your individual mortgage). Your interest rate and mortgage payments will increase after the fixed, introductory period – please consult your independent financial advisor and/or your lender. See ownnew.co.uk for more information about the Own New Rate Reducer scheme. Linden Homes is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and cannot offer mortgage advice. Independent financial advice must be sought from a regulated mortgage broker to access this scheme. You should confirm with your independent financial advisor that the Own New Rate Reducer Scheme, and any mortgage deal available with the benefit of the scheme, is suitable for you, in your individual circumstances. The Own New Rate Reducer Scheme is an independent third party scheme. If you are eligible for the scheme, then Linden Homes will make a cash payment after completion of typically from 3% of the purchase price of the property to Own New, which will be passed onto the relevant participating lender (after deduction of Own New's commission) so that they can offer a mortgage product at a rate that is subsidised from their usual product range. Rate reductions, rates and savings are subject to availability of the Own New scheme. Any rates or savings quoted are examples provided for illustration only and you should not rely on them. The actual reduction, rate and saving you achieve will depend on your individual mortgage offer. References to reductions and any example rates and savings are as compared to the same mortgage without use of the Own New scheme over the fixed, introductory period of the mortgage. Mortgage offers will be made at the lender’s discretion and in line with lender’s criteria. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP WITH REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. Terms and conditions apply https://ownnew.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/
References to “we”, “us” or “our” are to the part of the Vistry Group (including Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, Countryside Homes or one of Vistry’s joint venture companies) from which you are intending to purchase a new home. References to "you” and “your” are to the prospective buyer or buyers of a new home from us.
All images are used for illustrative purposes only and are representative only. They may not be the same as the actual home you purchase and the specification may differ. Images may be of a slightly different model of home and may include optional upgrades and extras which involve additional cost. Individual features such as windows, brick, carpets, paint and other material colours may vary and also the specification of fittings may vary. Any furnishings and furniture are not included in any sale. Please check with our sales consultants for details of the exact specifications available at the development(s) for each type of home and the associated prices.