Raby Homes

East Leaze

Effortless, countryside living in Staindrop, County Durham

Raby Homes
BEAUTIFUL Country homes

Steeped in history and immersed in nature, homes at East Leaze are now under construction. Located on Winston Road, Staindrop these bespoke homes are in one of the most sought after locations in the area.

Exuding countryside calm and heritage character, East Leaze brings together a diverse range of high-quality homes from one and two bedroom apartments up to five bedroom homes designed by renowned architect, Ben Pentreath. Ben recently won the Richard H. Driehaus Prize, given to a living designer whose work embodies the highest principles of traditional and classical architecture and urbanism in contemporary society, and reflects a positive culture and environment.

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What are the benefits of living on the Raby Estate?

    Living alongside the Raby Estate provides the opportunity to immerse yourself within the most wonderful landscapes, including vast agricultural land, ancient woodland, and unique buildings, all steeped in a rich history. Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is a major lifestyle destination in the North, just a modest walk away from East Leaze and a perfect place to enjoy your leisure time. Staindrop village enjoys a bustling, friendly community coupled with great transport links to the surrounding area.

  • Can you tell me more about Ben Pentreath?

    Ben Pentreath is a renowned architect whose work embodies the highest principles of traditional and classical architecture and urbanism in contemporary society, and reflects what the jury considers to be positive cultural, environmental and artistic impacts. Ben has studied both the land and the past to make East Leaze perfectly fit within the beautiful village of Staindrop, creating timeless high quality homes.

  • How many houses are there at East Leaze?

    There are 72 exquisite homes at East Leaze, making it a wonderful community to become part of. The homes are a diverse mix from 2 bedrooms to 5 bedrooms, apartments, bungalows and houses, providing a perfect home for all requirements.

  • Will there be a show home available to view?

    Yes. We anticipate the show home will be complete by late Autumn 2026. Along with demonstrating the great build quality of our homes, the show home will also showcase beautiful furnishings from our Raby interiors store, based at Raby Castle, to provide lots of inspiration for your new home.

  • Can you offer advice about how much can I borrow to purchase my home?

    For mortgage advice, we would suggest you call the Mortgage Advice Bureau 01207 297 889. They are very helpful and can assist with all financial queries

  • How do I reserve a home?

    To reserve a home, you will need to have funds in place or have accepted an offer for your current home. Once you are in a position to proceed, you can book an appointment to reserve your home and pay a reservation fee to secure it.

  • How much is the reservation fee to reserve a home?

    The reservation fee is £1000 and is non-refundable.

  • Are there options to choose from interiors such as kitchens and tiles?

    Yes. We have a small range of beautiful options to choose from to make your home truly yours. This includes kitchen finishes such as tiles.

    Once you have reserved your new home, you will be invited to an appointment where you can choose your kitchen, tiles and any other interior upgrades such as flooring, glazed doors and appliances. If you are reserving a home which has already been completed, unfortunately the interior choices cannot be changed.

  • When will my home be ready?

    We will discuss provisional dates upon reservation, and you will be given monthly updates on the progress. This will revert to weekly updates as your new home nears completion.

The development at East Leaze is set within the vast countryside of the Raby Estate. The name East Leaze was found following research into the history of the area from the archives at Raby Castle.

The earliest surviving map of this area dates from 1732 and names the area where the development will be placed as East Leaze. The name is a respectful nod to the past and rich heritage in this area, whilst also looking forward to an exciting new chapter in local history.

If you have any queries relating to the East Leaze development, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at RabyHomes@raby.co.uk or call 01833 660888. For any urgent issues relating to the construction activities, please contact our Project Manager, Simon Hodgson, on 07712 089558.

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