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The Willows

A development of 4 and 5-bedroom homes

Carmel Road South, Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 8QN

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Key features

  • Fairhaven show home to view
  • Premium specification Included
  • Excellent transport links
  • Prestigious area of Darlington
  • Exclusive collection of homes
  • Nature corridor and green open space

Now sold out

The Willows is now sold out, don’t worry if you’ve missed out, we have a desirable development in the beautiful village of Kirklevington. Take a look at our homes at St Martin’s Green.

New homes in Blackwell, Darlington.

An executive collection of 4 & 5-bedroom homes in Blackwell, Darlington featuring a range of signature homes that are anything but standard.

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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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 incorporate a stylish kitchen island, Porcelanosa bathroom tiles and French or bi-fold doors leading out to the garden.

Specification applies to a majority of plots and developments, please speak to your Sales Executive for further information.

Experience our specification

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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Don’t just take our word for it, see what our customers say

We’re proud to build high-quality homes designed for modern living, but the real proof comes from our homeowners. Hear firsthand about their experiences by visiting our Trustpilot page, where you’ll find honest reviews from people who’ve made their move with Story Homes.

The entire Story team were great dealing with this repair. Although a fault with the boiler fell under the manufacturer, everyone played their part in ensuring that our repair was...
Nadine Paterson November 15, 2025
Michael our advisor responded very, quickly to our initial request for assistance and kept us informed on actions and progress. The electrician arrived on ti.
Mr David Hammond November 14, 2025
We’ve reserved a home at Robinson Fields with Storey Homes, and we’re currently at stage 13 of the build. So far, the experience has been fantastic.
Nathan Orrell November 14, 2025
Paul replaced the spindles on our doors that were getting stuck.
Mr Stephen Taylor November 12, 2025
My sister recommended Robinson Fields to me as she bought a house on the development and had a great experience with Brooke.
Charlotte Mapletoft November 10, 2025
We have recently exchanged on our new home at Robinson Fields and Brooke and Amber have been great. Their knowledge of the site/houses is fantastic and nothing is too much trouble...
Sara Irving November 10, 2025
We cannot thank Brooke and Amber enough for all their help. They have been with us all of the way and guided us when needed.
Lesley Noble November 10, 2025
Brooke and Amber at Robinson Fields, N Tyneside, have been great, helping us with the purchase of our new home.
John Gemmell November 9, 2025
The Story team are professional, ever quick to respond, and have kept us well-informed throughout the 10 months we've worked with them.
Vl November 9, 2025
Our experience with Story Homes has been very positive, but what truly stood out for us was the exceptional service we received from Sam.
Afolabi Akinbode November 9, 2025
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Please note CGIs and photography are for illustrative purposes only; external finishes such as roof tile colours, brick, stone, render and landscaping vary between plots. Properties may also be built ‘handed’ (mirror image) of those illustrated. Dimensions are for guidance only and all measurements and areas may vary during construction. Dimensions are not intended to be used for carpet sizes, appliance space or items of furniture. Bathroom, kitchen and furniture layouts are indicative only and do not form any part of your contract. EPC ratings are based on the house type rather than the individual plot and ratings can vary between plots. Please speak to a member of the sales team for plot specific information. Any information that is available regarding future development or phases will be provided by our Sales Executive in advance of reservation.

*Story Homes will cover up to £10,000 of Stamp Duty tax on Plot 3 at The Willows. Any promoted Story Homes offer is subject to terms and conditions. Offers are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or scheme. Story Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these offers at any time. The information given about this development applies to the majority of plots. Images are shown for illustrative purposes only. Although we have taken all reasonable care in the preparation of the contents of this website, and our site plans, to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in it, such information can be subject to change and we do not warrant its accuracy. We continuously review our products for improvement and development so individual features may vary from time to time. We may also re-plan developments resulting in a change to the layout, house types and road layout. These particulars are therefore for general guidance only and do not constitute a contract or warranty. You should take appropriate steps to verify any information on which you intend to rely and in order to do so we would advise you to speak to a Sales Executive.