Raby Breaks Ground on Staindrop Houses
- gracebell7
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
Work has begun on a collection of new high-quality homes in Staindrop at the East Leaze development.
Managed by Raby Homes, the housing scheme will deliver 72 new properties, from one and two-bedroom apartments, single story, to five-bedroom houses and also includes affordable housing.
The area to the west of Grice Court will also see the enhancement of public and open spaces, featuring tree and ornamental planting as well as a wildflower meadow with many of the existing trees and hedges retained.
Duncan Peake, CEO at Raby Estates said: “East Leaze takes its name following research into the history of the area within the archives at Raby Castle, with the earliest surviving map of this location dating from 1732. We thought it a respectful nod to the past to use this name whilst also looking forward to an exciting new chapter in local history.
“New homes in this location will support existing services within Staindrop village and will contribute towards meeting the housing requirements of the county. Over recent decades, we have seen amenities such as shops and pubs lost in many of our villages. New housing will bring economic benefits to Staindrop to help it thrive – supporting schools and local services.”
The design for the scheme was created by Ben Pentreath, one of the country’s leading architectural practices involved in the design of traditionally inspired new developments. Their work seeks to draw from the best of the past, making places that are timeless and long-lasting, and yet robustly designed for modern life.
Duncan added: “The key characteristics that define the original buildings of Staindrop have been the primary influence behind our housing design, creating a carefully crafted and planned extension to the village with a retained character.
“We’ve also incorporated a sustainable design that contributes positively to the area’s character, identity, heritage significance, townscape and landscape features, helping to create and reinforce locally distinctive and sustainable communities.”
The development of the homes will remain in the control of the Raby Estate to ensure design and build quality is maintained throughout.
For further information, visit: www.rabyhomes.co.uk
