Work begins on 299-home Spennymoor scheme

A housebuilder has broken ground on a new development in Spennymoor, with the first properties due to be released next year.

Barratt Homes has officially started construction of Whitworth Dene, a new development within Whitworth Park. 

The scheme will deliver 299 two, three and four-bedroom homes, offering a range of properties for buyers across County Durham. 

It follows the success of the housebuilder’s nearby Burton Woods development and is expected to attract strong interest from local house hunters. 

A ceremonial sod-cutting marked the start of construction. 

Jo Ainsley, managing director at Barratt Homes North East, said: “We are excited to begin work at Whitworth Dene. 

“In a sought-after area, set within Whitworth Park, residents will be nearby green, open-space, presenting a particularly unique opportunity for families and second-time buyers.

“We expect the new homes to prove particularly popular and we are looking forward to delivering brand-new energy-efficient homes and helping prospective buyers find their ideal homes in County Durham.”

Barratt Homes plans to open a sales centre later this year, with the first homes expected to be available in early 2027.

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