Elan Homes | New Builds in Whittingham Fold 🏡 | WhatHouse

Show Homes Now OpenWere pleased to announce that, only a stones throw away from Preston, in the beautiful village of Goosnargh, new homes with stunning specifications are now available to buy. Residents at our new Whittingham Fold development will be able to enjoy incredible views of their new idyllic rural farmland surroundings, whilst also having Preston, a city several times voted the best in the North West, on their doorstep. Great Transport LinksWhittingham Fold is situated close to the M6, allowing for easy access to a number of popular cities in the North West including Manchester and Liverpool.Prestons train station is also only 7 miles from our development. From Preston, you can catch direct services to the likes of London and Edinburgh. Preston and Longridge on Your DoorstepThe vibrant city of Preston has all the high street stores, museums, art galleries, bars, and gyms you could ask for, while nearby Longridge brings the small-town charm of carefully curated independent shops, a friendly local library, family-owned butcher and tempting tea rooms like the Old Station Caf .Longridge also plays host to much loved annual Field Day that sees a parade of themed floats and marching bands make their way around the town each June; a tradition that seems to grow in popularity each year. Explore More of the Great OutdoorsSurrounded by rolling countryside and dramatic landscapes, theres endless opportunity to soak up fresh air and stunning scenery in Goosnargh. Theres the Forest of Bowland a beautiful wilderness managed by the AONB Partnership (Area of Natural Beauty) to the north of our development, and the Guild Wheel to the south. The Guild Wheel is a largely off road 21-mile cycling and walking route thats both scenic and safe for the whole family to use. If you want to get more hands-on with nature though, we encourage you to visit places like the Brockholes Nature Reserve or Chippings Bowland Wild Boar Park. Both make for really fun family days out! Restaurants and Pubs in GoosnarghThis area is spoilt for choice when it comes to fantastic eateries and drinking spots. There are caf s scattered liberally throughout the region and award-winning restaurants abound; nearby Haighton Manor and The Italian Orchard come particularly highly recommended. A wealth of independent food and drink suppliers are making a name for themselves in the local area, such as Carron Lodge Cheese Makers, Goosnargh Gin, Mrs Dowsons Ice Cream, Little Town Dairy and many more. Local Shopping in GoosnarghSupermarkets ranging from Booths and Sainsburys to Aldi and Morrisons are all within easy reach, and for everyday essentials there is a pharmacy, 2 village stores, and a convenient corner shop a very short walk away. Goosnargh School and Sports FacilitiesThere are a number of local primary schools to choose from, all rated Good by Ofsted, with one Goosnargh primary school, Grimsargh St Michaels, even boasting the coveted Outstanding award. When it comes to healthcare provision, the area is well served by several trusted medical practices. In Longridge alone youll find Berry Lane Medical Centre, Stonebridge Surgery, and a community hospital. For sports enthusiasts, our Whittingham Fold development is also equidistant from Goosnargh Tennis Club and Whittingham and Goosnargh Cricket Club. Longridge boasts facilities for badminton, basketball, hockey, squash, and netball. The town also has its own cricket and football clubs. If your family favours alternative sports activities there is a trampoline park, inflatable world, and Clip n Climb centre in Preston, as well as a curling hall and 18-hole indoor crazy golf course near Bilsborrow. If you would like to find out more about our new houses near Preston and Longridge, at Whittingham Fold, please do get in touch and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.