Location 
Belle Wood View is Seddon Homes’ exciting development of new homes in the charming town of Penwortham in Preston, Lancashire. Penwortham is situated on the south bank of the stunning River Ribble, and neighbours Preston City Centre. With easy access to an abundance of amenities, neighbouring towns and villages, and transport links, you can expect a plentiful life at Belle Wood View.
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 Penwortham?
If fuss-free living is your idea of a perfect life, then look no further than Penwortham in Lancashire. Penwortham is part of the South Ribble borough, alongside neighbouring villages, Lostock Hall, Walton-le-Dale and Bamber Bridge, and is situated just outside of the hustling and bustling Preston City Centre. All the amenities you will ever need is within a short walking and driving distance from our new homes at Belle Wood View.
Local Amenities
Penwortham offers an eclectic mix of independent shops, bars and eateries – as well as essential services including a Post Office, vets, pharmacy and garage. There are also several major supermarkets within a 3-mile radius of our upcoming development. For drivers, your nearest fuel station will be just over 1 mile away from your doorstep. Not a driver? Not to worry! Most of these amenities are easily accessible via foot, bus or train. Nearby neighbouring villages, Lostock Hall and Walton-le-Dale – around 1 and 2 miles away, respectively – also offer a wealth of amenities. So, when it comes to errands, shopping and entertainment, there will be a plethora of options for residents of Belle Wood View.
If you enjoy getting into the community spirit, Penwortham has both a community and arts centre – offering clubs for various age groups, plus live music, comedy and talks. Penwortham community centre itself is due an overhaul, bringing great prospects to the people of Penwortham. What’s more, Penwortham runs annual occasional events, which typically includes fireworks displays, a Summer gala, Christmas markets and a festival weekend – comprising music, dance, creative arts and drama.
For nature lovers, you will be pleased to know that the largest of South Ribble’s 3 main parks sits beautifully in the heart of Penwortham. Hurst Grange Park, the former estate of the Hurst Grange Mansion, is a treasured landscape of trees, flowers, ponds and wildlife, and is perfect for a solo adventure, leisurely dog walks or some quality family time. The site has retained a prestigious Green Flag Award every year since 2005, and is only a few miles away from Belle Wood View! Slightly further afield and with a wealth of culture, is Avenham Park – a Victorian-era riverside park (its sibling, Miller Park, lies just to its west). Closer to home – less than 1 mile away – is Walton Park, which offers lots of wildlife, a lake, benches and a sufficient walk – perfect for your day-to-day spot of nature. If you prefer the indoors when it comes to fitness, Penwortham Leisure Centre offers a gym, swimming pool and classes – including for children and juniors!
Schools
There are several highly rated primary and high schools in and around Penwortham – many of which are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. So, if you – or if you are planning to – have a family, you can be assured that your child or children will have a prosperous education ahead of them. At degree level, the University of Central Lancashire offers over 200 different courses and is just under 4 miles away!
Business and Industry
South Ribble offers plenty of business, industry and employment opportunities, being home to some of a few major business parks, including Lancashire Business Park and Leyland 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.
Transport
Transport links are excellent in and around Penwortham. The all-important M6 is less than 15 minutes’ drive away – perfect for commuters. Locally, your nearest bus stop to Belle Wood View is less than half a mile away, and journeys to Preston on one end, and Leyland on the other – all the while passing through several of your essential amenities, plus Leyland and Lancashire Business Parks. There are also selected bus services specifically for students for some schools. Preston City Centre, just 3.5 miles away, is the home of Preston Bus Station – your hub for bus and coach services to destinations nearby and afar.
For train-goers, nearby Lostock Hall railway station gives you direct access to towns and villages within your county, including Colne, Preston and Blackburn. Preston railway station has frequent services to Blackpool, Liverpool, Manchester (including Manchester Airport), London, Edinburgh and more! If you are a jet-setter, your nearest airport is Manchester airport – just under 40 miles away.
