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Croft supplies several amenities which serve the existing village community, with residents of Neptune able to benefit from a nearby general store, two public houses, a village hall, and a primary school within walking distance.
Neptune is located just off Deacons Close, a six-minute drive from the M6 which crossroads with the M62 a mile further south at the Croft Interchange.
This development will fall under the administration of Warrington Borough Council.Leisure
Residents benefit from generous public open space within the development, useful for dog walks and adding to the aesthetic of the neighbourhood. Croft Playing Fields are great for weekend walks and the attached playground is good for keeping little ones entertained - just seven minutes' walk from the development.
Warrington is home to leisure destinations including Gulliver's World Theme Park - six miles away. With rides, restaurants, and attractions to discover, this is a great family day out. Leisure seekers will also find a cinema, bowling alley, and selection of venues for evening entertainment in the town.
With the M62 easily accessible, those at Neptune have Liverpool and Manchester within reach for days out or trips away. Both cities cater excellently for tourism, with abundant hospitality along with world-renowned museums and architecture.Transport
Residents are a four-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, from which regular shuttles can be caught to Warrington and Leigh via Culcheth and Winwick.
Birchwood rail station is a 10-minute drive away, with services running to Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street; journey times to each can take as little as 15 and 30 minutes, respectively.
Motorists will find the crossroad junction for the M6 and M62 around a mile away. These two motorways allow for quick and simple access across the North West.
Manchester Airport is a 25-minute drive away, one of the largest airports in the country with destinations and connections across the globe.Education
Croft Primary School is a five-minute walk from the house, a useful journey for those with younger children. Saint Lewis Catholic Primary School is also just over half a mile away, a walkable commute.
For those with older children, secondary schools can be found in Culcheth, Padgate, and Birchwood, with public transport routes easily serving the former for independent journeys.
Higher education opportunities can be found across the North West, with a plethora of well-regarded universities across Manchester, Liverpool, Salford, and more.Shopping
The General Elliot in Croft is a three-minute walk away from the development. Here, visitors will find a well-loved local public house and restaurant, as well as an adjacent general store - ideal for picking up essentials from the village. Croft is home to another local pub - The Horseshoe Inn - which is a five-minute walk away, and also serves food.
From a vibrant independent market to some of the region's best loved garden and farm shops, plus varied indoor trade at Golden Square Shopping Centre, Warrington is a one-stop shop for all your retail needs. The town centre also hosts a concentration of restaurants, both independent businesses and chain favourites.
Manchester is one of the foremost shopping destinations in the country and boasts award-winning dining across a plethora of palettes and themes. The city is also famed for its nightlife, with an historic live music scene and one-of-a-kind cocktail bars to explore.
