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Designed for modern living and built to last, our open plan living spaces and multi-functional rooms at The Willows are designed with a high-quality specification and flexibility in mind, so you can use the space in a way that suits your lifestyle.

Bi-fold doors, designer kitchens, feature oak staircases, high ceilings and waterfall showers are just a few of the things included in our specification as standard.

The exceptional exteriors incorporate varying elevations, making the street scenes unique and your house different from your neighbours’.

Discover the way to live at The Willows and get in touch about your dream new home today.

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Key features

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Premium specification Included

Excellent transport links

Prestigious area of Darlington

Exclusive collection of homes

Nature corridor and green open space

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.

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What’s around The Willows?

The Willows is a hidden gem in the exclusive Blackwell area, only a short two miles from Darlington.

This development has excellent road links, closely located to the A66 and the A1 motorway.

Around the corner is Blackwell Grange Golf Club, and close by is South Park, a Council-run park with a cafe, an aviary housing parrots, sports facilities and host to local events.

Local amenities are within walking distance of the development, and many high street brands can be found in the centre of Darlington. A range of bars, restaurants and cafes can be found in Blackwell and Darlington, including The Bridge Inn and Maxine’s Restaurant.

There is also a wide choice of local schools, including Abbey Primary School and Mowden School.

Get in touch to find out more about our exclusive development, The Willows, in Blackwell, Darlington.

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Why choose Story?

After experiencing none existing contact/service from site manager. We have experienced from Michael nothing but professional, polite informative and ongoing help he has been...

Suzanne Basquil May 27, 2025

We have been in our new home just over a year and it has been a great experience overall. We were over the moon to take ownership of our beautiful new home in an amazing location...

Toby Lightfoot May 16, 2025

Emma , sales executive at Elmbrook ,has been very helpful and professional addressed all our queries , guiding us in reserving our first home .

Mithuna May 7, 2025

Having worked on many house building site across Lancashire and Cumbria, I was happy to buy a story home. You get what you pay for, with good after sales care.

Phil Morrissey April 19, 2025

Great experience dealing with Wendy. She was more than happy to answer our long list of questions.

Customer March 28, 2025

When we first reserved the plot, Tracey was extremely helpful and informed us of all required next steps, she then helped us along the way with an extremely friendly nature.

Miss Chloe Robinson December 8, 2024

It was nice experience with Fiona.She explained everything in detail.keep up. Thanks

Soni Andrew September 29, 2024

Exceptional service with Amber and Jay, could not of been more informative and helpful, thorough enjoyed it..

Karen Taylor August 11, 2024

After moving in to our new Storey home on St Martins Green in Kirklevington we have found everyone here to be realy helpful .

Kathleen Theakston April 24, 2023

Felt very welcome & Fiona was very friendly & helpful. We didn't have an appointment but Fiona made time to help us between her other appointments.

Lynn S January 23, 2023

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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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