4 bed detached house for sale

Orchid Drive, Spennymoor, Durham DL16

Shared Ownership

This brand new home is available to buy from as little as £155,000 with a 50% share!

Welcome to Whitworth Chase, a brand new development offering a selection of 2,3 and 4 bedroom Shared Ownership homes within a peaceful yet connected location. Set in the heart of Spennymoor, this development delivers the quiet of suburban life with the ease of being just minutes from local conveniences.

Whitworth Chase offers the best of both worlds in the welcoming town of Spennymoor, just 9 miles from the heart of Durham. With easy access to the A688, A167, and A1, getting to Durham, Newcastle, or further afield is wonderfully straightforward. Everything you need is close by; from supermarkets and leisure centres to great local schools, creating a lovely setting for families, professionals, and anyone who wants a balanced mix of town energy and countryside calm.

Spend weekends wandering through Whitworth Hall and Deer Park, browsing the shops at Bishop Auckland Retail Park, or enjoying the many scenic walking routes nearby. At Whitworth Chase, comfort, convenience, and community come together beautifully.

Built to the ‘Lupin’ design, this four bedroom home is ideal for large families or those looking for ample space, featuring a large open plan kitchen/dining area, spacious living area, separate study, a large downstairs w/c and multiple storage cupboards to the ground floor, and four spacious bedrooms, one with en-suite, a family bathroom, and more storage to the first floor.
Pricing & affordability


Approximate Size 1,427 sq ft

Full Market Value: £310,000

50% Share Price: £155,000 (rent £355.21pcm)
60% Share Price: £186,000 (rent £284.17pcm)
75% Share Price: £232,500 (rent £177.60pcm)

Minimum 5% Mortgage Deposit (50% share): £7,750
Approximate Service Charges: £17.64 pcm*
Shared Ownership Lease: 990 years
Council Tax Band: Tbc
Eligibility


Shared Ownership gives first time buyers and those that do not currently own a home the opportunity to purchase a share in a new build or resales leasehold property. The purchaser pays a mortgage on the share they own and pays rent to a housing association on the remaining share. The combined mortgage and rent is usually less than you’d expect to pay if you bought a similar property outright although this is not a guarantee.

At Whitworth Chase advertised shares start from a 50% share of your home (the maximum you can buy initially is 75%). When you’re ready, you can buy more shares until you staircase to owning 100% of your home.

To be eligible for shared ownership you would need to meet the following criteria:

• Your annual household income does not exceed £80,000.
• You have a deposit of at least 5% of the share value.
• You do not own another property or have your name on the deeds or a mortgage for a property worldwide.
• This will be your only residence.
• You are a permanent UK resident or have indefinite right to remain.

Please note the minimum share you can purchase can vary depending on your financial situation and you may be asked to purchase a larger share, should your personal circumstances permit.

*Service charges are estimated and may subject to change. Rent and service charges will be reviewed annually by your housing provider, usually on 1st April each year.

**These photos are for information purposes only and may not represent a true likeness for the units being sold. They may have been taken from earlier phases or similar developments/house types and digitally furnished to represent how the home could be laid out; the final colours/appearance/specification may differ from the images and are not plot specific. We advise applicants to make their own investigations on future development in the area. We would suggest contacting the local authority for more information.