Cricketers Green offers you a collection of well-designed three, four and five-bedroom homes in the small Lancashire village of Forton just north of the city of Preston.
Forton is an appealing village set in the beautiful Wyre district and is ideally situated for those looking to grow their family or change your pace of life. As Forton is a small village, it’s easy to soon feel part of the community and to find yourself fitting into local life.
20-minutes away from Forton are the breath-taking beaches of Morecambe Bay, offering scenic routes ideal for exploring the sands, dog walking, as well as horse riding and paragliding. The family-favourite beachside resort of Blackpool is a 30-minute car journey; perfect if you’re looking to enjoy a view of the iconic Blackpool Tower or amble along the seaside with fish and chips. If you fancy a city break, Lancaster is only a 15-minute drive away, combining modern shopping and dining facilities with historic architecture such as Lancaster Castle and Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park.
Transport
Forton is well connected with a bus stop located on Preston Lancaster Road a few minutes’ walk away from the development. This road also provides a great link to the village of Garstang and provides a simple five minutes’ drive north to the M6 junction, making access to Lancaster and Preston easy. The A6 and A586 mean driving to Blackpool is also easy. If you travel by rail, Lancaster train station is only a 20-minute drive away, offering direct links across the nation. Travel North to Edinburgh and Glasgow, or South to London. There’s also a direct train to Manchester Airport
Education
Forton Primary School is less than a two-minute drive away and for older children, there are eight high schools within a 10-mile radius, including Central Lancaster High School. If University is for you, Lancaster University is ranked among the best in the UK and features in the top 10 for the three major national league tables. Plus an easy commute means you don’t have to stay in student halls.
