Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Peterlee, County Durham

Property for sale in Peterlee

Peterlee was founded in 1948 to provide homes for coalminers. Fortunately, the mineshafts under the proposed town prevented the construction of the planned tower blocks. Instead, numerous terraced houses were built around green open spaces, with some enjoying delightful sea views. Many of the original houses are currently being replaced with more attractive new-build townhouses some, of which, are near the great natural beauty of Castle Eden Dene where red squirrels prevail and golfers can play 18 holes.

If you are looking for property for sale in Peterlee offering two or three bedrooms, there is a mix of terraced post-war cottages, late 20th century semi-detached houses, detached bungalows, a variety of ex-local authority housing, and new-build townhouses. Estate agents in Peterlee also represent houses offering four or more bedrooms including semi-detached new-build houses with integral garages, and executive-style detached houses with double garages and good-sized gardens.

For details of any flats for sale in Peterlee and for information regarding cottages, houses and bungalows, please contact Peterlee estate agents.

Amenities for Peterlee properties

The Peterlee Show is a two-day event held at the end of the summer holidays on Helford Road Cricket Ground and includes horticultural displays, dog shows, motorcycle stunts, fairground rides, tribute bands and fireworks. Peterlee has several major high street stores including Asda, Argos and Boots, and there are more than half a dozen primary schools in the local area. Education for older children is provided by Dene House Community School of Technology, Shotton Hall School, St Bede's R.C. Comprehensive School, and Byron Sixth Form College. Adult Community Education is supplied via Learn East for people who want to gain new skills in IT, English, and numeracy etc.

Transport in Peterlee

The railway station in Seaham, 6 miles north of Peterlee, is on the Durham Coast Line running from Middlesborough to Newcastle-upon-Tyne via Hartlepool and Sunderland. By road, Peterlee is off the A19 and local bus services are operated by Go Wear and Arriva North East.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Peterlee, which is covered by postcode SR8, you may also like to consider Seaham, Durham, Consett, Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, and Barnard Castle.