2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Furnace Crescent, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland DL13

Shared Ownership

This brand new home is available to buy from as little as £126,000 with a 60% share!

Set within the picturesque Weardale landscape, The Old Foundry is an exciting new development, thoughtfully transforming a former steelworks site into a vibrant residential community. Offering a collection of Shared Ownership homes, the development combines modern, energy efficient living with a semi rural setting.

Wolsingham itself is a charming historic market town, known for its strong sense of community and excellent range of local amenities. Residents can enjoy a selection of independent shops, cafés, pubs and everyday conveniences, along with healthcare facilities and well regarded schools nearby. The surrounding area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, riverside walks along the River Wear and nearby attractions such as Tunstall Reservoir all within easy reach, offering the perfect balance of lifestyle and leisure.

Despite its tranquil setting, The Old Foundry is well connected for commuters, with convenient road links providing access to Bishop Auckland, Durham and Newcastle. Nearby towns offer a wider range of retail, dining and leisure options, while Durham city centre is approximately a 30 minute drive away.

This brand new semi detached home features an entrance hall, kitchen, cloakroom and an open style lounge/diner, two double bedrooms (en suite to bedroom one) and a family bathroom. Externally is allocated parking and a garden.
Pricing & affordability


Approximate Size: 81 sq m (872 sq ft)

Full Market Value: £210,000

50% Share Price: £105,000 (rent £240.63pcm)
60% Share Price: £126,000 (rent £192.50pcm)
75% Share Price: £157,500 (rent £120.31pcm)

Minimum 5% Mortgage Deposit (50% share): £5,250
Approximate Service Charges: £11.63 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 The Old Foundry advertised shares start from 50% (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.