Bellway Homes - Moss Bank Gardens

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Moss Bank Gardens is a wonderful addition to the Leigh community, and boasts an abundance of entertainment nearby. Commuters are well-positioned for travel; the A580 and M60 are within easy reach. The homes benefit from proximity to Leigh's many local amenities, with the development just one-and-a-half miles away from the town centre. This development falls under the administration of Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council.

Leisure

Moss Bank Gardens is surrounded by plentiful leisure opportunities. Hope Carr nature reserve is only a mile away, boasting 37 acres of serene wildflower meadows and lakes. The development is ideally placed within a 10-minute drive of several local attractions. Keen golfers will relish time spent at Pennington Golf Course, which sits adjacent to Pennington Flash Nature reserve. Recognised as an important site by Natural England, the reserve is home to several animal species, open water, and woodland. Lilford Park is another bustling destination for walking, with peaceful forestry and a children's play area. Leigh Leisure Centre supplies sporting facilities including a swimming pool, a well-stocked gym, and fitness classes. Metropolitan points of interest are found in central Manchester 13 miles away, with Liverpool and Leeds city centres both reachable in around an hour's drive.

Transport

Travel by rail is easily achieved, with Atherton Railway Station and Hag Fold Railway Station both around 15 minutes away when driving. The stations boast direct links to Manchester and Bolton in under half an hour, while Wigan is reachable in around 15 minutes. Commuters are well-served by a fantastic road network, with easy access to the A580, the M6, and M52, allowing for local travel and journeys across the country. Hope Carr Road bus stop is just half a mile away, with convenient links to Leigh bus station and Warrington Interchange. From Leigh Bus station, commuters can travel to Wigan, Manchester Piccadilly Gardens, and The Trafford Centre among others. Warrington Bus Station provides well-established routes to Manchester Airport and the surrounding area. For national and international journeys, Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport are both conveniently around half an hour's drive away. Leeds Bradford airport is an hour and 15 minutes' drive away, with Birmingham airport an hour and 40 minutes' drive away.

Education

Moss Bank Gardens has an excellent selection of nearby education options for all ages. The closest primary school to the homes is Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School just a three-minute walk away, with St. Thomas C of E Primary School an 11-minute walk away. A little further out, Leigh Central Primary School is an 8-minute drive away. Children of secondary school age in the local area attend Bedford High School a mile away, and The Westleigh School and Atherton High School, both of which are a 10-minute drive away. Those interested in further education benefit from Leigh College a nine-minute drive away, and Bolton College nine-and-a-half miles away. The development is well-situated for universities, with easy access to Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds. The University of Salford is around 11-and-a-half miles away, and The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University are both half an hour's drive away. The University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University are easily accessed just 23 miles away. A little further out, The University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University are an hour's drive away.

Shopping

Leigh boasts a well-stocked high street, filled with independent businesses as well as popular chain retailers. Leigh indoor and outdoor markets supply a wide range of goods throughout the week. Spinning Gate Shopping Centre is centrally situated, with visitors benefitting from around 40 stores ranging from fashion to health and beauty. The Trafford Centre - a nationally renowned shopping destination - is 11 miles away, and features an exceptional selection of retail stores and eateries. Manchester city centre is accessible in just under 40 minutes, with independent stores and high street favourites. Everyday necessities can be acquired at a convenient superstore a mile away. For dining, the town has an appealing selection of cafes, pubs, and restaurants. The neighbouring town of Tyledesley, an 11-minute drive away, offers Italian, Turkish, and sought-after takeaways. Culcheth, a 10-minute drive away, features a bar and grill, a Polish restaurant, and a Thai eatery.