Douglas Gardens

Development Overview

Douglas Gardens is a new build development by Persimmon Homes, located on Thornton Drive in the established Lancashire village of Hesketh Bank (PR4 6SP). The site is positioned to offer a balance of semi-rural living with efficient commuter access, situated midway between Southport and Preston. The development comprises a collection of three to five-bedroom houses, designed for first-time buyers, families, and those seeking spacious new build homes in a village setting. Initial pricing for properties at Douglas Gardens began from £195,000.

Property Details

The development features a variety of house types, including detached and semi-detached properties. A representative example of the available styles is 'The Kendal,' a four-bedroom detached house which has been marketed at £310,000. This house type is specified with a spacious, front-aspect living room and a primary open-plan kitchen/dining/family room that benefits from French doors leading to the rear garden, ideal for entertaining. Primary bedrooms typically include an en-suite facility, and larger models may feature an integral garage and driveway parking. The developer has confirmed the availability of schemes to assist purchasers, including Part Exchange, Deposit Unlock, and the Own New Rate Reducer.

Location Benefits

Douglas Gardens benefits from its proximity to both local amenities and regional transport infrastructure. The development offers convenient access to the A59 road, which connects easily to the wider motorway network, including the M6 and M65, facilitating travel across Lancashire. For public transport, Hesketh Bank is served by the Stagecoach Bus Route 2, providing regular connections to Preston and Southport; the journey time to Preston's Ring Way is approximately 22 minutes, with services departing approximately every 20 minutes. Furthermore, a local train station connects to Preston in under 15 minutes and Southport in approximately 35 minutes, where connections to Liverpool city centre via Merseyrail are available.

The village itself is well-equipped with services. A significant local amenity is the Booths supermarket, which includes a café, butcher, cheesemonger, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facilities. Local health facilities include the Viran Medical Centre, Hesketh Bank Chemist, and Hesketh Bank Dental Practice. Primary education is served by Hesketh-with-Becconsall All Saints CE Primary School which maintains strong community links. Leisure opportunities are provided by the surrounding farmland stretching to the Ribble Estuary, offering routes for walking and cycling, and the Hesketh Bank Community Centre, which houses a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and hosts various community activities.

Practical Information

As of the latest update, the Douglas Gardens development is widely listed as 'Sold out,' and the sales office is permanently closed, operating on an appointment-only basis. Interested homebuyers should contact the Persimmon Homes Customer Hub directly for the most current availability, including information on potential cancellations or resales, which are subject to change without prior notice. Price and plot-specific details are available upon contact with the developer's sales team.