Location 
Set in the Cheshire Countryside, on the southern edge of Helsby, Elysium offers the perfect blend of rural-urban lifestyle. Located on the edge of Cheshire, Elysium offers sprawling countryside views to the east and Helsby high street to the north. Every home has been thoughtfully designed by us with you in mind. From spacious open-plan living areas, modern built-in kitchens to external features such as stunning brick detailing, off-street parking, and outside space to call your own. Our development will feature a mix of exceptional 2, 3 & 4 bedroom new build homes – built to Seddon Homes’ renowned high standards and come with a range of high-specification fixtures and fittings – at no extra cost! All homes on this development will be Freehold, meaning you will own your home outright. Please note that there will be no Shared Ownership properties available.
Where we decide to build our homes is important to us. We believe that there should be a home for everyone, and we pride ourselves on creating homes you need, where you need them. Homes aren’t only loved for their aesthetic but for the communities they create. We believe everyone deserves a special place to live, so we design homes for all. From stylish, urban apartments for young professionals to larger, family-sized, modern homes in semi-rural settings. Finding the right location is important to us so we can start you off on the right foot – providing homes that aren’t just practical now, but in the future too.
Why buy your dream home in Helsby?
There are so many reasons to buy a new build in Helsby. Situated at the foot of Dunham-on-thehill, and near the market town of Frodsham, Helsby is a thriving village in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. There are no shortage of local beauty spots to discover including a Nature Reserve, Waterways Museum and the spectacular Helsby Hill and Park. The village has a great community atmosphere, made apparent by its yearly fund-raising efforts for the Ho Ho Helsby Christmas event, featuring artisan stalls, ice skating, reindeer, live music from local musicians and a twilight procession of floats from local schools, community groups and businesses. For those who enjoy history, Helsby is brimming with it. Sitting at the foot of Helsby Hill, a woody sandstone hill that offers not only spectacular views over the Mersey estuary but is the site of some fascinating historic landmarks, including an ancient British hillfort, a concrete pillar trig point and a former Royal Observer Corps post abandoned in 1992. If you’re lucky enough when driving down the M56, you’ll catch a glimpse of the “Old Man of Helsby” – a man’s face set within the cliff face from the east, west and sometimes north. If natural formations are more your thing, discover sandstone formations from the Triassic period (199-251 million years ago) at Helsby Quarry Nature Reserve. A former sandstone quarry and now a Regionally Important Geological Site offering woodland scenery brimming with wildlife, exposed rock walls and a tunnel. For walkers and cyclists alike, there’s a wide range of field and woodland paths and bridleways to choose from, including the North Cheshire Way footpath and the Sandstone Trail.
Local Amenities & Green Spaces
Helsby village provides a range of independent shops and convenience stores, including a post office, hairdressers and pooch parlour. For your weekly shop, there’s a Tesco Superstore located within walking distance of Elysium. There’s also easy access to nearby Frodsham, offering everything you’d expect of a traditional English market town. From period architecture, a bustling high street with a range of independent shops, pubs and restaurants selling local produce and a weekly market. You’ll also find high street names such as Costa Coffee, Morrisons and Nationwide. Head a little further to Chester, and you’ll be spoilt for choice from big high street names to quirky independents. Or you can explore nearby Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet offering a range of higher-end and high street brand names at outlet prices.
Elysium has the perfect balance of open countryside and city living. You’ll have easy access to the hustle and bustle of Chester, Manchester and Liverpool while also having plenty of opportunities to explore the lavish greenspaces Helsby has to offer. For keen cyclists and walkers, there’s many fields and woodland paths and bridleways. The circular walk around Helsby Hill and Woodhouse hilltop enclosure leads you to two of Cheshire’s loveliest prehistoric hilltop enclosures and breath-taking panoramic views of Helsby and its surrounding area. Thrill-seekers also benefit from plenty of opportunities to scale the rocky sandstone face of Helsby Hill, suitable for a range of grades from easy climbs ideal for beginners without ropes to harder climbs for the more experienced climber.
For those who like the view from the ground, you can relax at Helsby Golf Club, experience amateur sports including tennis, rugby, football, snooker and bowls at Helsby community sports club, or explore Helsby Quarry Nature Reserve. Foodies and those who prefer simpler pleasures will enjoy the pleasant public houses and cafés of Helsby village, including the Old Bank Tea Rooms, Beer Heroes craft ale taproom and The Hornsmill, which is just a few minutes’ walk from Elysium. If you want to enjoy a quaint English market town then neighbouring Frodsham is a must-visit. Drive 20 minutes, and you can enjoy the open spaces of Delamere Forest and family days out at Chester Zoo, Blue Planet Aquarium and Knowsley Safari Park.
Schools
Elysium is within walking distance of several good and outstanding schools, including Helsby Hillside, Horn’s Mill Primary School and Helsby High School. And when the time comes, there’s a range of universities in the vicinity to choose from. All are easily accessible by car or public transport links, including the University of Chester (20 minutes), University of Liverpool, Edge Hill University (40 minutes) and the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and Salford University (one hour).
Transport
For commuters, Elysium is well connected to all major routes. Located just off Chester Road, the M56 is a few minutes’ drive away, providing access to Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, Wales and the wider motorway network. By car it’s around 25 minutes to Chester, half an hour to Warrington and Liverpool John Lennon Airport and an hour to Manchester City Centre. Helsby is served by regular bus routes to surrounding areas such as Frodsham, Warrington, Chester, Runcorn and Ellesmere Port. While Helsby train station provides direct links to Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, Warrington and Wales. Nearby Runcorn and Warrington train stations make it possible to travel to London in two and a half hours.
