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Persimmon Homes - The Blossoms, BB1

Development info

• Site plan

The Blossoms is our new collection of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes on the outskirts of the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The development enjoys fantastic local amenities and it's conveniently located for getting into the town centre, which is under 4 miles away, as well as into the countryside.

It's also ideal for commuting to the area's other main towns of Accrington, Burnley and Preston, and for journeys north and south through Lancashire, the M6 motorway is less than 10 miles to the west. There's a really convenient route close to the development which takes you to Junction 31 of the M6 via the A677. If you want to head out of town for a change of scenery, in just over half an hour you can be in the heart of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or on Pendle Hill for a lovely family walk.

Leisure

There's a wide range of sports and leisure activities on offer in Blackburn. There are several parks and green spaces nearby, including Roe Lee Park and Corporation Park, with its aviary and conservatory. Both parks also have children's playgrounds. Also close-by is the 480-acre Witton Country Park, which offers endless opportunities for walking, cycling, and enjoying the local wildlife.

Education

The development is situated in a very desirable area of Blackburn, close to some excellent local schools, for example St Gabriel's C of E Primary School, rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. There's also Holy Souls RC Primary School, rated 'Good'. Both schools are approximately a 10 minute walk away.

Shopping

Living at The Blossoms means there's no need for you to travel miles out of town to experience some great retail therapy. Blackburn is rapidly establishing itself as a shopping hotspot with a fantastic range of high quality shops and stores. As well as major high street names, you can also browse the great selection of independent businesses and popular specialist shops, packed with character. Blackburn Market is at the heart of the town centre. Open daily, it has a huge selection of fresh food stalls and all manner of other delights.

Transport

Ideal for commuting, The Blossoms is located approximately 3 miles from Junction 6 of the M65 and six miles from Junction 31 of the M6, ensuring easy access to all the major towns and cities throughout the North West and beyond. Blackburn's newly re-developed railway station is in the town centre, and is served by Northern Rail. Services to Manchester Victoria station typically take approximately 50 minutes.