It's not just our homes we pride ourselves on, it's our locations too.
Towns and Cities
Standish centre has a lovely village feel to it, with the grade 1 listed St Wilfrid's Parish Church in the centre and all your essential amenities such as a post office, hairdressers, bakers, pharmacy, plus lovely tea rooms, cafés and bars. Wigan is only 5 miles away and offers a wider variety of well known high street retailers in the Galleries Shopping Centre, including department stores Debenhams and TK Maxx.
Preston is the next nearest largest town, It’s not just about famous high-street names and brands. Preston offers bustling indoor and outdoor markets, fresh Lancashire produce, and a variety of boutique and independent shops, many with a long, proud history of their own.
If golf is your game, you will be spoilt for choice. You could become a member of the Historic Wigan Golf club that is referred to as the Hidden Gem, with the club house Arley Hall, surrounded by a 12th Century moat or the Gathurst club, 18 hole course which has stunning views and a challenging layout. Or you could take advantage of the picturesque public course at Haigh Country Park.
There are plenty of lovely country parks and woods in the local area, waiting to be explored. Haigh Woodlands Park’s trails give you the opportunity to pull on those wellington boots and do a bit of exploring, enjoying a healthy dose of the great outdoors. No need to save this treat for a summers day, wrap up warm and savour all the seasons in this woodland wonderland.
Worthington lakes are perfect for a calm and relaxing stroll, or jog. Consisting of 3 lakes full of wildfowl and fish, the lakes are very popular with anglers and families without dogs, who want to enjoy a picnic.
Manchester is a shoppers paradise, the Arndale centre is full of flagship high street stores , The Exchange Square and King Street offers upmarket stores such as Selfridges and Harvey Nichols. The Northern Quarter is known for its Bohemian style with many independent stores. After all this retail therapy, why not sup some locally brewed real ale in a summer beer garden, or indulge with an experimental cocktail in little known back street gems. Whichever Manchester bar you visit, you're guaranteed an excellent time
Liverpool has so many attractions it’s hard to work out what to visit first! The stunning Albert Dock, a World Heritage waterfront, is a must-see, visit Tate Liverpool, the Merseyside Maritime Museum, hear The Beatles Story and experience the world famous Cavern Club. Liverpool One shopping district is perfect a for a bit of retail therapy, packed full of designer names and high street stores, you can shop until you drop.
Transport
Conveniently location within minutes of junction 27 of the M6, with the M58 just one junction south, taking you into Liverpool just 23 miles away. Preston is just 15 miles, Manchester 30 miles.
Just 5 miles away, Wigan has a choice of stations, with regular trains to Preston (13mins), Manchester (28mins), Liverpool (50mins) and London (2 hrs). Or nearby Appley Bridge Station also has direct trains to Manchester.
Education
Families moving into a Bloor Home at Standish will find they don’t have to travel far to find excellent local schools. St Marie's Catholic Primary School, Wood Fold Primary School and Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy are all within walking distance and have an Ofsted Outstanding Rating.
Secondary School children are also well catered for, Standish Community High School, Shevington High School and St John Fisher Catholic High School are all rated Ofsted good and are in an easy commutable distance.
St John Rigby College, a Catholic sixth form college, shortlisted For The Times Educational Supplement "Sixth Form College of the Year" Award, and Wigan and Leigh college offer a variety of A-level subjects, vocational and apprenticeship courses for 16-18 year olds.