Location 
The Oaks is Seddon Homes’ exciting development of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom new homes in the semi-rural village of Keele in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Situated only 3 miles away from your nearest town centre, you can enjoy the relaxed nature of Keele, without being too distant from the hustle and bustle, plus an abundance of amenities. Enjoy the best of both worlds at The Oaks!
Every home on this development will be built to Seddon Homes’ renowned build quality and offer spacious rooms, well thought out living areas and high specification fixtures and fittings – included as standard.
Why buy your new home in Keele?
If balanced-living is your idea of a perfect life, then look no further than Keele in Newcastle-under-Lyme. With all the amenities you will ever need being just a short journey away from our new homes, plus fantastic transport links, The Oaks is ideal for just about everyone – from professionals, to families, to down-sizers alike. Keele itself offers a beautiful, semi rural setting, with charming nuances of Keele’s history.
Local Amenities
Newcastle-under-Lyme offers an eclectic mix of well-known and independent shops, bars and eateries – as well as essential services including a Post Office, vets, pharmacy and garage. The historic town centre itself is just 3 miles away from The Oaks. Here, you will also find your major supermarkets and fuel stations. If that’s not enough, Stoke-on-Trent is around 5 miles away. So, when it comes to errands, shopping and entertainment, there will be a plethora of options for residents of The Oaks.
Locally, Keele Village Hall and The Sneyd Arms – your nearest pub – is just over 1 mile away, and a fantastic opportunity to get to know your locals.
For activity-enthusiasts, Keele Driving and Golf Range is just 1 mile away. If you prefer to be completely at one with nature, you will be pleased to know that there are several parks and reserves in and around The Oaks. Apedale Country Park is 3 miles away, bringing you 184 hectares of open space to explore. Enjoy a stunning array of landscapes, including woodland, meadows, wetlands and marshes. Brampton Park – Newcastle-under-Lyme’s flagship park – is just over 3 miles away. This park has earned a Green Flag status and is a wonderful place to wander, relax and have fun. Slightly further out, there is Burslem Park – a Grade II listed Victorian Park, and Hanley Park – a heritage park, in Stoke-on-Trent. For something more kid-friendly, Trentham Monkey Forest is just shy of a 20-minute drive.
Schools
There are several ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated schools within the area – at primary, secondary and college level. So, if you – or if you are planning to – have a family, you can be assured that your child or children will have a quality education ahead of them. At degree level, Keele University, just under 2 miles away from The Oaks, sits on 620-acre of rural countryside, and offers hundreds of courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level. Being a multi-disciplinary university, there will be a multitude of opportunities on your doorstep.
Transport
The Oaks benefits from good road links. Just off the development is the B5044, which will take you directly into the town centre. Your nearest A-road is the A525 – which has major routes through to Wales. The M6 – UK’s longest motorway – is just approximately 10 minutes away, providing access to major cities including Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham – and beyond. Perfect for commuters! Locally, your nearest bus stop is less than 1 mile away, which conveniently brings you a direct link to the town centre, all the while passing a variety of amenities, including Keele University.
Stoke-on-Trent railway station, less than 6 miles away, offers services to Manchester (including Manchester Airport), Derby (including East Midlands Airport), Nottingham, Liverpool, Leicester, London, Edinburgh, Bristol and more! Here, you can also access bus and coach services. If you are a jet-setter, your nearest airport is Manchester airport – just under 35 miles away.
Business and Industry
Newcastle-under-Lyme offers plenty of business, industry and employment opportunities, being home to some of a few major business parks, including Parkhouse Industrial Estate, Lymedale Business Park and High Carr Business Park. These sites host a wide range of businesses and employers, who occupy much of the industrial and warehouse units, plus office spaces. For any opportunists, there are also unoccupied units – plus secure storage.
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