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Highfields

A development of 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes

Whickham Highway, Gateshead, NE11 9DA

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Key features

  • Sought-after area
  • High quality specification throughout
  • Excellent commuter links
  • Under 5 miles from Newcastle
  • Built with a range of high quality materials
  • Bi-fold doors as standard

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New homes in Gateshead.

Highfields is an exclusive development featuring a range of beautifully crafted 4 and 5-bedroom homes.

Situated just off Whickham Highway, our new build homes in Gateshead at our Highfields development are built to last, incorporating stone, brick and render to create unique street scenes.

Each of our new homes for sale at Highfields come complete with a high specification including bi-fold doors, designer kitchens, feature oak staircases, high ceilings and waterfall showers – just a few of the things included as standard.

Speak to our Sales Executive today. 

Hawksley Rise Masterton Kitchen

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.

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What’s around Highfields?

Highfields is an exclusive development that benefits from having the village of Whickham right on its doorstep.

Located less than a mile away from our beautiful new builds, Whickham is a picturesque village offering an eclectic array of sought-after bars and restaurants.

Watergate Forest Park is also close to our development. This park features a number of beautiful wildflower and woodland walks as well as a lovely little café – perfect for a day out with the family.

A short drive away is the Metro Centre, one of the largest shopping centres in the UK featuring a number of restaurants, cafés and a 17-screen cinema.

Gateshead also offers its residents a great selection of schools including primary schools like Dunston Hill Community Primary School and the secondary school, Emmanuel College.

Speak to our Sales Executive to make Highfields your new home, today.

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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 first-hand about their experiences by visiting our Trustpilot page, where you’ll find honest reviews from people who’ve made their move with Story Homes.

Buying a Story house has been a very positive experience. Fiona was exceptional in giving us any information we required and went above and beyond in customer care.
Louise Gordon May 4, 2026
Had a great experience so far with going through buying a new build home from Fiona Ure @ Story Homes.
Jordan May 3, 2026
Fiona was very welcoming when we entered the show home. Expert knowledge
Jade May 3, 2026
Deborah made the whole experience a delight. She thought of everything we needed and sorted it all out. We are delighted with our new home and would recommend your company to...
Robert Blacas May 2, 2026
Over multiple visits to view the show home, Fiona at Story Dumfries made sure we had all the information wr needed to help with our decision.
Frankie Bowman May 2, 2026
Zara made the process of putting our reservation down so easy, she explained everything to us clearly about our next steps and what we needed to do! She was able to answer all of...
Rachel Adamson May 2, 2026
Had a meeting with Wendy at the Foxbridge Rise site today and she was fab! Explained everything we needed to know and was more than happy to answer any of my random questions.
Consumer May 1, 2026
Sam has been amazing with providing us with information about the property we are buying and also the site as a whole.
Jade Collier April 30, 2026
We are in the process of buying our new home and everything has been such a smooth process from early birding our home back in February 2025 to selecting our upgrades and choices.
Kathryn Lloyd April 30, 2026
Quick response from Michael with the information we needed. I have contacted Storyhomes in the past and always get a quick and helpful response.
Craig April 29, 2026
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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.