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We have lots of helpful information available for our existing customers! Take a look at our guides to discover more about your new home, or log into My Countryside home for extra advice.

We'd love to see you over the holiday period. To avoid disappointment, please see each of our developments for their specific opening times. Normal opening hours will resume on 3rd January.

New Build Homes for sale in Blackburn

The youthful town of Blackburn is ideally positioned on the edge of Lancashire. This business hotspot offers the perfect balance between urban living and countryside escapes, so you'll have everything you need near our new build homes in the area.

Our latest selection of new homes for sale includes 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom houses and apartments suitable for both first-time and existing homeowners. Take your next steps on the property ladder today and learn more about the local area surrounding our new houses.

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Beaumont Green - Warton

Beaumont Green, Nectar Drive, Warton, Lancashire

3 & 4 bed homes

From £230,000

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Calico Grove - Rochdale

Royle Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester

3 bed homes

From £239,995

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Brookmill Meadows - Warton

Orton Road, Warton, Warwickshire

3 & 4 bed homes

From £299,995

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The Fairways at Brackley Village - Salford

Salford Road, Salford, Greater Manchester

3 & 4 bed homes

From £309,995

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Why move to a new build home in Blackburn?

Bustling with a lively community feel and with a breathtaking hillside beyond, Blackburn has plenty to make owning a home here inviting. With excellent commuting links, a swathe of exciting activities and striking local features, you'll be spoiled for choice in and around this northern hub for innovation.

Activities

The town is known for being the home of Blackburn Rovers FC. With the club's Premier League victory in 1995, the town boasts a strong legacy for the beautiful game.

Those interested in culture and the arts, can enjoy live performances at venues including King George's Hall and Blackburn Empire Theatre. Alternatively, you could head to Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery to experience local heritage alongside ancient artefacts from across the globe.

If you're looking to immerse yourself in the town's history and architecture, take a trip to Blackburn Cathedral. This magnificent building was completed in 1977 but the modern construction replaced an ancient parish church dating back hundreds of years.

Away from the town centre, you can enjoy a relaxing stroll or cycle through one of the expansive green spaces near our new homes. Turton and Entwistle Reservoir is just nine miles away and boasts beautiful views, woodland walks and ample picnic space. Meanwhile, at Witton Country Park, you'll find picturesque trails and 480 acres of parkland. At Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre, you can swim in a 25-metre pool or work out in top-class facilities.

You can get your retail fix by heading to The Mall Blackburn, a shopping hotspot with a wide range of quality stores and popular brands. There's also a contemporary market hall in the same venue, with plenty of fresh foods and seasonal delights on offer.

Education

Within five miles of the town centre, there are over 100 schools rated 'Good' or 'Excellent' by Ofsted in their most recent inspection. These comprise of primary, secondary and special schools, including those with faith-based curriculums. Families moving to our new builds in Blackburn will be spoiled for choice.

Beyond school, those seeking undergraduate or postgraduate courses can choose between several universities and colleges. The University Centre at Blackburn College offers a range of courses, while research centres in Manchester can be reached in under an hour on the train. These include the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University.

Getting around Blackburn

Blackburn residents enjoy a convenient, well-developed transport sector.

By road, the M65 links to the M6 and M61 motorways, offering easy connections to nearby towns and cities. Preston is 10 miles away and takes under 30 minutes to reach by car, while the 11-mile drive to Burnley can be completed in just 23 minutes on the M65.

Further afield, Leeds is a 57-mile journey that takes an hour and 10 minutes. Manchester is 34 miles to the southeast and can be reached by car in under an hour.

Our new housing developments also benefit from access to fast and frequent rail services. From Blackburn railway station, it's as little as 50 minutes to Manchester Victoria and an hour and 22 minutes to Leeds. Both Preston and Burnley are less than 20 minutes away by train.

For holidays abroad, Manchester Airport makes an easy choice for domestic and international flights, with hundreds of departures every day. It takes just 45 minutes to get there via the M61.Your new home in Blackburn is ready and waiting for you. We're an award-winning home builder with more than 60 years of experience, so you can rely on us to help you find a new build house or apartment for sale that you'll love.

Find your new build house in Blackburn today

Please get in touch with our friendly team today if you'd like to learn more about our new houses. You can also find out about our buying schemes to see how we can help you to take your first steps on the property ladder.

References to “we”, “us” or “our” are to the part of the Vistry Group (including Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, Countryside Homes or one of Vistry’s joint venture companies) from which you are intending to purchase a new home. References to "you” and “your” are to the prospective buyer or buyers of a new home from us.

All images are used for illustrative purposes only and are representative only. They may not be the same as the actual home you purchase and the specification may differ. Images may be of a slightly different model of home and may include optional upgrades and extras which involve additional cost. Individual features such as windows, brick, carpets, paint and other material colours may vary and also the specification of fittings may vary. Any furnishings and furniture are not included in any sale. Please check with our sales consultants for details of the exact specifications available at the development(s) for each type of home and the associated prices.