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Secure a home designed around you, with a deposit contribution.*

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’.

Speak to our Sales Executive today.

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

Hawksley Rise
  • Plot 81
  • 1561 sq ft

Hewson

£357,995

Home Move
Hawksley Rise
  • Plot 85
  • 1561 sq ft

Hewson

£356,995

Site plan

Why choose Story?

We had an excellent experience with Amanda at your Thursby development. She was very knowledgeable, approachable and very friendly.

Nicola Robinson June 30, 2025

So far on our new build journey Fiona has been incredibly helpful, a joy to talk to and is so informative and knowledgeable.

Shannon June 29, 2025

Rachel from ashwood grange was most helpful on our recent visit to story homes. She went through the options with us ready for our appointment.

Kelly June 29, 2025

We have had an amazing experience with story homes so far. Can’t thank Lisa from the Eaglescliffe site enough, she has been so friendly and helpful from the very start.

Evie June 29, 2025

Wendy was really helpful for us considering we’re first time buyers and don’t have much of an idea about everything around buying a property

Matty Brown June 29, 2025

Amanda was really helpful when visiting the Hewson show home at Thursby. She gave us all information we needed to consider a Story home. The show home was decorated beautifully.

Georgia June 29, 2025

Fiona was lovely, she is very knowledgable and gave us all the information we needed to consider these beautiful homes.

Ashley Mckay June 29, 2025

Excellent, friendly service from Fiona. Show homes were beautiful and despite only viewing them and not in a position to purchase at present we were made to feel welcome and would...

Fiona Bell June 29, 2025

Emma at Story Homes in Coppull has been excellent during our home buying journey. Her friendly, informative manner and willingness to listen and understand our ever changing needs...

Richard Brimble June 28, 2025

We visited the St. Andrew’s Gardens, Thursby development today and were shown around by Amanda, who was absolutely fantastic.

Cambridge June 28, 2025

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We’re proud to build high-quality homes designed for modern living, but the real proof comes from our homeowners. Hear firsthand about their experiences by visiting our Trustpilot page, where you’ll find honest reviews from people who’ve made their move with Story Homes.

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Whether you are looking to buy your first home, move home or invest, Story Homes has a range of incentives that can be structured to meet your individual requirements.

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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.

*Deposit Contribution is available on selected plots and only at the developments where it is specifically advertised as being available.  Story Homes will contribute towards the overall deposit sum required for the purchase price of the selected plot, as agreed at point of reservation. The maximum contribution amount will be stated within the advertisement but will not exceed 5% of the selected plot purchase price.  To be eligible for Deposit Contribution you must be able to prove at the point of reservation that you are in possession of sufficient funds to meet your contribution towards the agreed deposit amount and that you have been financially qualified by an Independent Financial Advisor. You must pay the standard reservation charge on the selected plot on reservation. The Deposit Contribution will be deducted from the total sale price of the selected plot on legal completion and cannot be exchanged for a cash payment. Incentives are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or scheme. Story Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these offers at any time. Prices and details are correct at time of being released for advertisement. For further information please speak to a Sales Executive.