The Green at DH1 by Ashberry Homes (Durham)

The Green at DH1 is ideally positioned two miles from Durham centre, with the city featuring beautiful walks along the river Wear as well as a cinema and castle.

Keeping active is easy; a leisure centre is just a five-minute drive away and boasts a gym, sports hall, and playzone. Enjoy strolls among the nature at Aykley Woods Nature Reserve just one-and-a-half miles away, the area spanning 32 acres of walkways, forestry, and ponds.

For days on the golf course, Durham City Golf Club is an 11-minute drive away. As one of England's oldest inland clubs, it has 18 holes for all abilities. Durham Botanic Gardens are a short 10-minute drive away, with exotic plants, sculptures, a rainforest glasshouse and regular family-friendly events.

Soak in the sea views at Horden Beach, part of the renowned Durham Heritage Coast, just a 33-minute drive away.

Newcastle is 16 miles away, the city home to several theatres, galleries, and museums. It is also reachable by train in just 12 minutes from Durham station.

The Green at DH1 is ideally placed for shopping and dining. Durham has a host of high street stores along with trendy bars, restaurants - including Mexican, Lebanese, and Thai among others - and caf?s to discover. For a wider range of retail, Arnison Centre is a five-minute drive away with a fantastic selection of clothing, homeware, and health and beauty shops.

A little further out, Sunderland and Newcastle are both around a half-hour's drive away, the cities home to streets filled with exciting retail options, in addition to shopping centres. Notably, Newcastle's Eldon Square is one of the largest in the country, boasting over 150 high street stores.

Those with children have excellent schooling options. Local primary schools include Framwellgate Moor Primary School an eight-minute drive away, Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery two miles away, and St Godric's Catholic Primary School a six-minute drive away.

Secondary schools include New College Durham one mile away, St. Leonard's Catholic School a four-minute drive away, and Durham Johnston School a five-minute drive away. All of these choices include sixth forms.

The area benefits from a fantastic selection of universities for those pursuing higher education. The historic Durham University is a short 10-minute drive away - or half an hour on public transport, while The University of Newcastle and Northumbria University are both a half-hour drive away. In addition, Teesside University is 27 miles away.

Travelling around the local area is easy due to the city's useful transport links. Those who rely on public transport are just a two-minute walk away from Sniperley Hall bus stop, with routes terminating at Castleside and Consett through Durham. Durham railway station is accessible in 13 minutes from Sniperley Hall bus stop - or a six-minute drive from the homes- and is part of the East Coast Main Line, having direct routes to major stops across the country, including London King's Cross.

The road network is extensive, with the A167 under a mile away for local routes. The A1 is a 13-minute drive away, allowing for travel across the country.

For travel via air, Newcastle Airport and Teesside Airport are both around 40 minutes away by car.

Durham (1.5 miles)

Chester-le-Street (4.2 miles)

Distances are straight line measurements from centre of postcode

The homes are well placed for residents to enjoy a richly diverse lifestyle. Durham city centre is just two miles away, the picturesque streets offering ample shopping and dining. The local road network is fantastic, with easy access to the A167, A1, and the A690 providing links to Newcastle and the coast.

This development falls under the administration of Durham County Council.