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New releases available.

Book you appointment to view our show homes and find out more about these beautiful new homes.

New homes in Chapelgarth, Sunderland.

The Birches is an exclusive new development in Chapelgarth featuring a range of beautifully crafted 3, 4 & 5-bedroom homes that stand apart from the crowd.

We’re raising the bar for new builds; creating unique spaces, full of character and made for living. Our homes are built with flexible layouts, higher ceilings, high-quality finishing touches and gardens that are bigger than a postage stamp.

This development features characterful street scenes with a mix of brick, stone and render to make each house different from the next in this exciting new community.

Discover the way to live at The Birches in Chapelgarth today.

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Key features

Two show homes to view

Flexible, open plan layouts

Sought after location

High quality specification included

Bi-fold doors as standard

Excellent transport links

A specification that’s anything but standard

Designed for modern living and built to last, our homes offer more than your average new build. Our high specification includes so many features to be proud of, like large open plan family areas that include a stylish kitchen with an island, Porcelanosa bathroom tiles and French or bi-fold doors out to the garden.

Experience our specification

What’s around The Birches?

The Birches is located in the sought-after new area of Chapelgarth in Sunderland, with excellent transport links and amenities nearby.

The development is ideally located with easy access to the A19 and A690, making it a convenient location for commuters or for travelling throughout the North East.

Nearby Doxford Business Park is home to some great amenities including a David Lloyd leisure club with an indoor and outdoor pool, a choice of pubs and restaurants, and two supermarkets.

A short drive away is the Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Slope providing entertainment for all the family. Also close by is Herrington Country Park conservation area which offers extensive walks and events all year round.

There is a wide choice of educational facilities; the closest include Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy and Mill Hill Primary School.

Get in touch to find out more about your new home at The Birches.

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4 plots available

The Birches
  • Plot 29
  • 1905 sq ft

Charlton

£432,995

The Birches
  • Plot 96
  • 960 sq ft

Spencer

£216,995

The Birches
  • Plot 26
  • 1905 sq ft

Charlton

£429,995

The Birches
  • Plot 18
  • 960 sq ft

Spencer

£215,995

2 plots coming soon

Coming Soon
The Birches
  • Plot 44
  • 1803 sq ft

Masterton

Coming Soon
The Birches
  • Plot 35
  • 1803 sq ft

Masterton

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Why choose Story?

Fiona at Summerpark sold us our last home and hopefully our next too! Fiona is always professional and is with you every step during the buying process.

Ayesha June 1, 2025

We’re buying our first home at St Andrew’s Garden and popped in to meet our new sales executive, Amanda, yesterday.

Mollie Downham June 1, 2025

Emma at story homes elmbrook park has been amazing and very helpful and goes out her way to make us feel welcome and help us with making the decision easier

Rebecca Farley May 31, 2025

Lee was on time worked all morning, just cracked on with the job, tidied up after himself and the finish is spot on

Natalie Williams May 30, 2025

The sales team were friendly, efficient and very helpful throughout the process, especially around our completion date when things were delayed by problems in the banking system.

John And Kathryn May 29, 2025

The aftercare team are second to none, any issue reported they are immediately available to rectify and amend, great service !

Daniel Summerhill May 28, 2025

As prospective buyers on the Robinson Fields development, both Amber and Brooke have been amazing in assisting us with our many enquiries, visits, snooping around the show homes...

Leah Kosepinar May 27, 2025

I can’t thank Fiona at story homes enough for all of her continued support whilst on my story homes journey. From early birding, to reserving my first home, Fiona has always kept...

Courtney May 26, 2025

Wendy was very friendly and helpful, she was able to answer all of our questions.

Sharon Storey May 25, 2025

Excellent experience with Story Homes. Dealt with a young lady called Emma based at the Elmbrook Park development in Coppull.

Josh Andrews May 25, 2025

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Homes that stand apart from the new build crowd

A Story home isn’t just another new build home, it’s a new build home that is beautiful on the inside and out, with all of the character that you crave from a second-hand home. Plus, our homes come with everything you need, and there’s no need for renovations.

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