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Bellway - Somerford Gate, CW12

Development info

• Site plan

An attractive development of 1,2,3,4 and 5-bedroom new homes and bungalows, providing excellent travel links to major cities and easy access to popular shopping and leisure facilities. Located in the historic market town of Congleton and the parish of Somerford, this development benefits from peaceful semi-rural surroundings with excellent commuter links, as well as access to appealing leisure facilities in the nearby areas of Macclesfield, Crewe, Stoke, and further afield in the cosmopolitan city of Manchester.

Leisure

Home to ancient towns and rural landscapes ripe for exploring, Cheshire itself boasts an impressive array of attractions suitable for the whole family, all within easy reach of Somerford Gate. Congleton Park is an area of picturesque green space, less than 2.5 miles from the development, which boasts formal and informal gardens, play areas and a bowling green. This fully-restored Victorian country park boasts intricate pathways through ancient Town Woods, river walks, ornamental gardens and a Pavilion caf?. Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve and Astbury Mere Country Park are also within close proximity, while The National Trust Little Moreton Hall is just a short drive away. There are an abundance of vibrant family attractions and shopping facilities in surrounding market town, and slightly further afield in Manchester - while the link to nearby Macclesfield provides a gateway to the Peak District National Park. Everyday fitness is covered by Pulse Fitness and Congleton Leisure Centre, which features a swimming pool and fitness centre, while active residents will enjoy close proximity to two golf clubs, a cricket club and a football club.

Education

Ideally located for growing and mature families, these new homes in Congleton benefit from close proximity to a range of well-regarded schools. Residents will find two popular primary schools within one mile: Black Firs Primary School and The Qunita Primary School, while older students are served by Congleton High School (0.7 miles), and Eaton Bank Academy (2.5 miles). Those pursuing further education will enjoy close proximity to Macclesfield College, which specialises in engineering, while Staffordshire University and Keele University are both also within easy reach.

Shopping

Residents of these new homes in Cheshire will benefit from a good range of shops and local services available just two miles from the development, in the well-connected town centre of Congleton. With a selection of high street and independent stores, Congleton additionally benefits from a public library and a local museum. There is a choice of three major supermarkets within a 10-minute drive, with the closest less than two miles from the development. West Heath retail area is just one mile away, and includes a newsagent, pharmacy, veterinary practice, a supermarket and a homeware store. Alternatively, The Viking Way Retail Park also offers a number of high street stores, including clothes and groceries.

Transport

Located less than two miles from Congleton town centre, this development is ideally located for access to the nearest motorway network, as well as more local road links. Somerford Gate lies just over five miles from junction 17 of the M6, which connects the north with the south, while Macclesfield (10 miles), Crewe (12 miles), Stoke (14 miles) and Manchester (26 miles), are all within easy reach. The nearby A54 gives routes to Homes Chapel and Congleton town centre, while the A34 gives an alternative route to Manchester to the north, or Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent to the south. Public transport is equally accessible, with bus services just 10-minute walk away, connecting Crewe, Leighton Hospital, Middlewich, Holmes Chapel and Congleton. The nearest railway station is Congleton which connects Stoke (14 mins) to Manchester Piccadilly (44 mins), via Macclesfield (7 mins) and Stockport (29 mins). This station has a car park providing 35 spaces at a small fee.

Directions

Somerford Gate lies just over five miles from junction 17 of the M6, which connects the north with the south, while Macclesfield (10 miles), Crewe (12 miles), Stoke (14 miles) and Manchester (26 miles), are all within easy reach. The development is situated in the historic market town of Congleton, which falls within the boundaries of Cheshire East Council.