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Join us for our ‘Hard Hat’ event - Sunday 29 June

Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes tour of this beautiful development.

We craft beautiful, well-designed homes that are solidly built and full of character. Our high-quality specification includes so much more than you’d expect, with designer kitchens, bi-fold doors, waterfall showers, and fully turfed gardens with fences and paved patios, all as standard.

The exceptional exteriors of our new build homes incorporate brick, stone and render, making the street scenes unique and your house different from your neighbours’.

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Hawksley Rise Masterton Kitchen

Key features

Rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot

Sought after location

High quality specification throughout

Excellent commuter links

Flexible, open plan layouts

Built with a range of high quality materials

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 Hawksley Rise ?

Hawksley Rise is a prestigious new development in the coastal village of Ryhope, only four miles from Sunderland city centre.

The development is ideally situated to benefit from a host of amenities and transport links. Doxford Park is easily accessible and is home to the popular David Lloyd Leisure Club which features a heated outdoor pool. Seaham Hall, a luxury spa hotel, and Seaham Beach are the perfect places to spend the weekend and are just a short drive away.

Hawksley Rise is in a fantastic location for commuters too, having the A19 within easy reach, linking you to the north and south. There is a wide choice of education facilities; the closest include Mill Hill Primary School, Benedict Biscop C.E Academy and Venerable Bede Church of England Academy.

Speak to our Sales Executive to make Hawksley Rise in Ryhope your new home, today.

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Homes available at Hawksley Rise

8 plots available

Deposit contribution
Hawksley Rise
  • Plot 45
  • 855 sq ft

Harper

£199,995

Corner plot
Hawksley Rise
  • Plot 70
  • 1427 sq ft

Sanderson

£329,995

Hawksley Rise
  • Plot 76
  • 1905 sq ft

Charlton

£424,995

Hawksley Rise
  • Plot 78
  • 1660 sq ft

Lawson

£379,995

Hawksley Rise
  • Plot 68
  • 1660 sq ft

Lawson

£374,995

Home Move
Hawksley Rise
  • Plot 85
  • 1561 sq ft

Hewson

£356,995

Ready for summer
Hawksley Rise
  • Plot 99
  • 1410 sq ft

Sanderson

£329,995

Site plan

Why choose Story?

From walking into the show home the first time, to moving into our amazing new home was a brilliant experience.

Michael June 22, 2025

Wendy was so helpful in taking us around the house I was looking at purchasing. She answered all our questions and was kind enough to show us the different options I could choose...

Hannah June 21, 2025

Fiona made us very welcome and allowed us to browse around the house freely taking as much time as required.

Keith Thomson June 21, 2025

Great service from Michael and David who came out today to undertake the repair.

Helen Conway June 20, 2025

We have been looking at various properties on the Edgehill park development in Whitehaven. We were so lucky to have made contact with Sam, she has been amazing.

Claire Casson June 20, 2025

When you have restive covenants on your property it is important to keep your building company informed to stay within the requirements.

Carol Kras June 19, 2025

Michael is a credit to Story homes, he is very genuinely interested in getting our issues solved. He is always polite and friendly and always follows up as promised to ensure that...

Amc June 19, 2025

Excellent service from Michael. Very quick to respond to my initial email. The problem with our sink was sorted out, we were kept informed of what was happening with ordering...

Sharon A June 19, 2025

We visited Summerpark in Dumfries at the weekend as we are considering moving back nearer my family. Fiona was so friendly and helpful taking the time to show us round the house...

Cameron Maxwell June 16, 2025

I’m currently in the process of buying my new home with Story Homes and the experience so far has been really smooth.

Joe Errington June 15, 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.