Oakview Quarter

Development Overview

Oakview Quarter is a significant new build residential development by Avant Homes, located off Copp Lane in the village of Great Eccleston, Preston, Lancashire (PR3 0ER). The scheme is set across a 20-acre site and will deliver a total of 115 new homes, positioning it as a substantial addition to the local area. Beyond the new homes, the development is planned as a mixed-use site, with future community facilities expected to include a new primary school, a medical centre, a community centre, and designated commercial and retail space, contributing to the creation of a new, self-sufficient local community.

The development comprises a comprehensive mix of properties, offering 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom homes, with available property types spanning terrace, semi-detached, detached houses, and bungalows. This diverse mix aims to cater to first-time buyers, families, downsizers, and those seeking larger executive homes.

Property Details

Available homes include specific property types such as the four-bedroom detached ‘The Dalton’ house, which is currently priced from £354,995. Other four-bedroom detached houses on Copp Lane have been listed for sale from £369,995 to £374,995. The development also features options for first-time buyers, including Discount Market Sale plots such as ‘The Denbrough,’ a 1+ bedroom terrace home, available at £152,000 for eligible buyers, representing a 20% saving on the market value price.

Standard Avant Homes specifications for the properties include designer kitchens with integrated appliances, classic French doors to the rear garden, fashionable tiling, spacious rooms, and dedicated off-street parking.

Location Benefits

Oakview Quarter is situated in Great Eccleston, an area named the most sought-after place to live in Lancashire in 2022, praised for its transport infrastructure, local schools, and surrounding countryside. The village maintains a community feel with weekly farmers’ markets, boutique shops, and country pubs.

Specific Transport Links: The development is located approximately 20 minutes by car from Preston and 30 minutes from Blackpool. For rail commuters, the nearby town of Poulton-le-Fylde, less than a 15-minute drive from the site, offers regular train services to Manchester, with an approximate journey time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. Local bus services connect the area to Elswick and wider Lancashire.

Local Amenities and Schools: Educational facilities close to the development include St Mary's Catholic Primary School and the adjoining Little Village Nursery, both approximately a 20-minute walk away. Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School is a 28-minute walk or a short 5-minute drive. For leisure and entertainment, The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre in Garstang, featuring a cinema, bowling, and restaurants, is just a 12-minute drive away. Larger shopping needs can be met at Teanlowe Shopping Centre in Poulton-le-Fylde or in Preston.

Practical Information

The overall pricing for Oakview Quarter ranges from the Discount Market Sale price of £152,000 for a 1+ bedroom terrace home up to approximately £374,995 for four-bedroom detached house types, with the final pricing dependent on plot, size, and specification. Avant Homes is registered with the New Homes Quality Board and adheres to the New Homes Quality Code, which provides buyers with recourse through the New Homes Ombudsman Service. While the developer has a track record of delivering contemporary designs, public reviews for Avant Homes are mixed, reporting excellent development and design quality on some sites, but also noting challenges with post-completion snagging and customer service on others.

Interested parties are advised to contact the developer for current availability, full pricing details, and specific viewing arrangements for show homes, as construction is currently underway.