Stargate Meadows by Ashberry Homes (North East)

Stargate Meadows benefits from an abundance of green open space in its vicinity. Ferndene Park is just 10 minutes away on foot, while the 25-minute walk to Ryton Willows Nature Reserve opens up a wide expanse of woodland and grassland, accompanied by scenic ponds and an array of wildlife.

Golfers of all abilities will be pleased by their options, as Tyneside Golf Club, offering an 18-hole course, is only one mile from home. Supplementing this, Ryton Golf Club provides another 18-hole course and is situated two-and-a-half miles away.

Those looking to stay active will find that Blaydon Leisure Centre is an ideal choice. Just a 12-minute car journey away, the facility hosts a variety of fitness classes and contains a gym and swimming pool, with lessons available.

For a day of fun with the family, Metrocentre shopping centre, in Gateshead, is a 10-minute drive away and features bowling, bingo, climbing, adventure golf and a cinema among its exciting offerings.

Slightly further away, Newcastle-upon-Tyne city centre is home to a range of entertaining amenities, from museums and art galleries to music venues and cinemas; it can be reached in 20 minutes by car.

Families will find that Ryton is an ideal place to raise children, in part due to the abundance of well-regarded schools in the area.

For younger children, Crookhill Primary School is a 10-minute walk away, while St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is just over one mile from home. Additionally, Emmaville Primary School can be reached in five minutes by car.

For secondary-aged children, Thorp Academy is 18 minutes away on foot and St Thomas More Catholic School is a six-minute drive away.

Those seeking to pursue higher education have the choice of two nearby, highly rated universities, Newcastle University and Northumbria University. They are 18 minutes and 20 minutes away by car, respectively.

Stargate Meadows benefits from enviable transport links; Blaydon train station is two miles from the site and provides services to Newcastle Central in 17 minutes and Sunderland in 38 minutes. From Newcastle Central, national connections can be accessed.

Those travelling by car will find a number of major roads nearby, including the A1 and A69, which connect the development to Newcastle, Sunderland and neighbouring towns and villages. Sunderland is reachable in under 40 minutes.

For international travel, Newcastle Airport is around 20 minutes away via car.

Blaydon (1.7 miles)

Wylam (2.3 miles)

MetroCentre (3.7 miles)

Distances are straight line measurements from centre of postcode