Spring Meadows

Development Overview

Spring Meadows is a new build development of 3 and 4-bedroom new build homes by Persimmon Homes, located on Bluebell Terrace in the market town of Darwen, Lancashire (BB3 3SR). This site is situated on the border of the West Pennine Moors, offering residents access to extensive walking and outdoor leisure opportunities while retaining strong commuter connections. Current property prices at Spring Meadows range from approximately £206,000 to £360,000.

Property Details

The development provides a range of three and four-bedroom homes in various designs. Available property types include terraced, end-terrace, and detached houses. The initial phase includes designs such as 'The Epping,' which is a 3-bedroom end-terrace home, and 'The Brampton,' a 4-bedroom detached house. The four-bedroom 'Selwood' house type is offered with a garage and a dedicated home office, catering to buyers requiring flexible space for remote working. The 'Coniston' show home is open for viewing. New build homes on this site typically include modern layouts and are offered with specific schemes, which currently include Deposit Unlock, Part Exchange, Home Change, and the Deposit Boost (5% contribution) incentive.

Location and Transport Benefits

This Darwen location offers direct and quick connectivity to major North West towns and cities. Darwen Train Station is situated approximately 0.6 miles from the development. From Darwen, direct Northern train services to Manchester Victoria typically take around 39-43 minutes. Services to Preston (Lancs), which usually require one change, have a quickest journey time of 36-40 minutes. By road, the A666 provides a direct route into Blackburn, and the M65 motorway is easily accessed to the north of the town, connecting to Burnley and Accrington. The M65 also leads to Junction 29 of the M6 for broader travel towards Preston and the national motorway network.

Local bus routes 1 and 33 serve the area, connecting residents to Darwen Town Centre and Blackburn Bus Station. Darwen’s local amenities include the historic indoor market, which has been in operation since 1871, alongside a selection of town centre cafés and restaurants. For outdoor activities, Sunnyhurst Wood offers seven miles of paths leading to Darwen Tower, and Darwen Golf Course is located nearby. Families benefit from nearby schooling, with Sudell Primary School located approximately 0.3 miles away and Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School at 0.6 miles. Medical services are provided by Darwen Healthcare, which is part of a GP federation that offers extended access appointments.

Developer and Practical Information

Persimmon Homes is one of the UK’s largest housebuilders. Prospective buyers should be aware that Persimmon has faced previous criticism regarding build quality and post-completion customer service, which led to a commitment from the company to improve standards. While experiences are reported to vary by development, buyers are advised to research site-specific homeowner feedback. Completion status and specific plot availability are subject to change; contact the Spring Meadows marketing suite for the most current information and to arrange a viewing of the Coniston show home.