Safari

Development Overview

Safari is a new build development by Gleeson Homes, located on Hillside Avenue in Huyton, Knowsley (L36 8DY). The site features a range of 3 and 4 bedroom new build homes, all offered with a Freehold tenure. Positioned in the Knowsley borough, the development is approximately 10 miles from Liverpool city centre, balancing suburban residency with access to major urban and motorway networks. The development is currently in its final phase, with “last homes remaining.”

Specific property types and starting prices currently available include three-bedroom semi-detached and detached houses starting from £219,995, with semi-detached listings noted between £219,995 and £237,995. Four-bedroom detached properties are available starting from £314,995, with examples listed up to £345,995. Two-bedroom homes previously part of the development are now reported as sold out.

Property Details

Properties at Safari are designed for energy efficiency, a core feature of Gleeson’s commitment to providing affordable new build homes, with potential homeowner savings on energy bills estimated up to £2,207 per year. All homes include a 10-Year Warranty (comprising the first two years with Gleeson and a further eight years with NHBC). Standard external specifications across the development are practical and comprehensive, including turf laid to both the front and rear gardens, full 6ft timber perimeter fencing, an outside tap, and an entry gate. Interior specifications for properties, such as three-bedroom semi-detached models, typically feature an L-shaped worktop in the kitchen and built-in wardrobes in the main bedroom. Further home personalisation through optional extras may be available, subject to the build stage of the chosen plot.

Location Benefits and Transport Links

Safari is well-connected for commuters and families. Direct access to public transport is provided by a bus stop at the end of Hillside Avenue, serving the 217 route to Huyton Bus Station and Kirkby Civic Centre, while the Longridge Lane bus stop is only a two-minute walk away. From Huyton Bus Station, regular services to Liverpool run every 15 minutes during peak times.

For rail travel, Huyton Train Station, situated on Blacklow Brow, is just over a mile from the development, offering Northern Rail services to Liverpool, Manchester, and Wigan. Roby Station is also a short seven-minute car journey away, providing similar rail links. Road links are highly accessible, with Junction 3 of the M57 and the A580 less than a 10-minute drive away, offering connectivity to Haydock, St Helens, and Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is approximately six miles distant, reachable by car in around 20 minutes, or via the 89 bus route from Pennard Avenue (a six-minute walk).

Local amenities include a range of major supermarkets, with Lidl, Morrisons, Tesco, and Asda all situated within a 15-minute drive. For leisure, residents have access to the Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park, as well as the nearby Knowsley Safari Park (just over two miles away). Local primary education is accessible, with Knowsley Lane Primary School and St Columba's Catholic Primary School both located approximately 0.4 miles from the development site.

Practical Information

The development sales centre is typically open five days a week (Thursday to Monday), allowing for viewing of remaining properties. Gleeson Homes, the developer, is known for a track record of building high-quality, affordable homes across the North of England and the Midlands, with a focus on first-time buyers and families. They offer various buying schemes, including the Own New Rate Reducer. Prospective buyers are advised to contact the sales centre directly to confirm the availability and exact specifications of the final properties, and to discuss current incentives such as deposits contributions.