The Academy

The Academy, Lostock Lane, Bolton

Development Overview

The Academy is an exclusive new build development by Ashberry Homes, situated on Lostock Lane in the sought-after suburb of Lostock, Bolton, Greater Manchester (BL6 4GH). This development comprises a selection of 3 and 4-bedroom homes, including both semi-detached and detached house types, designed to cater to families and professional commuters seeking high-specification new homes in the North West. The community is nearing completion, with marketing indicating that only a limited number of final plots remain available.

Ashberry Homes, a division of Bellway Homes Ltd, is a consistently highly-rated developer, having achieved 5-Star HBF (Home Builders Federation) Builder status for nine consecutive years, a rating based on independent customer satisfaction surveys showing that over 90% of customers would recommend them to a friend. All properties come with a 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy and are offered on a Freehold tenure basis. Prospective buyers should budget for an annual Estate Management Charge, currently estimated at £139.47.

Property Details

Available homes include detached and semi-detached styles with practical, modern layouts. Specific property types recently offered include the 3-bedroom semi-detached 'The Heather' and the larger 4-bedroom detached 'The Jasmine'. The three-bedroom 'The Heather' offers approximately 788 sq. ft. of living space, featuring a front-facing living room and an open-plan kitchen/dining room with French doors to the rear garden, alongside an en-suite shower room to Bedroom 1. The four-bedroom 'The Jasmine' provides around 1,197 sq. ft., adding a utility room and open-plan kitchen/dining/family area. Kitchens in the specification include integrated Zanussi appliances such as a single oven, gas hob, cooker hood, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher.

Location Benefits and Commuter Links

The Academy is exceptionally well-positioned for transport and amenities. The nearest train station, Horwich Parkway, is approximately a 15-minute walk from the development, offering direct rail services with the fastest journey times to Manchester Piccadilly in 23-27 minutes (average 30 minutes). For road users, the site provides rapid access to Junction 6 of the M61 motorway. Local bus services, including the route from the Cranfield Road stop (three-minute walk), provide connections to areas like Daubhill and Leigh.

Local amenities are comprehensive, focused on the adjacent Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park, the UK's largest integrated retail park. This hub provides over 60 high-street stores, major supermarkets (including ASDA and Marks & Spencer), a Vue Cinema, Hollywood Bowl, and a wide selection of restaurants such as Bella Italia, Harvester, and Las Iguanas. Sporting and leisure facilities are on the doorstep, with the University of Bolton Stadium (home of Bolton Wanderers FC) a 12-minute walk away, and the Bolton Arena, offering a well-equipped gym and state-of-the-art sporting facilities, within a 15-minute walk. For families, well-regarded education is available nearby, including Claypool Primary School (under a mile) and Lostock Primary School.

Practical Information

Current specific pricing for the final new build homes ranges from an estimated £274,995 for a 3-bedroom semi-detached house to £399,995 for a 4-bedroom detached house. Interested parties are advised to contact the developer for the most current pricing, final home availability, and to arrange a viewing, as the development is in the final stages of sales.