Kingfisher Reach

Leisure

Residents of these new homes in Wistaston will benefit from an abundance of nearby leisure attractions covering historical sites, public parks, entertainment venues and fitness centres.

Everyday entertainment can be found in nearby Phoenix Leisure Centre, which is home to a cinema, bowling alley and a popular restaurant.

In keeping with Cheshire’s rich heritage, Wistaston boasts close proximity to some fascinating historic sites, such as the 100 year-old Lyceum Theatre which is still operating as a renowned performance venue today. The theatre boasts a diverse events schedule with everything from critically-acclaimed stage shows to family friendly musicals, and is as much worth a visit for its striking Edwardian décor as its award-winning shows.

Crewe Heritage Centre, less than 10 minutes from the development by car, provides a vivid insight into the railway engineering industry which Crewe is famous for, allowing visitors to appreciate the true heritage of the town and its historic locomotive works.

For outdoor pursuits, the Victorian Queens Park, known as one of the finest parks in the North West, is well worth a visit. This beautiful public park is within walking distance of Kingfisher Reach, with a golf course, stunning gardens, and a full programme of summer entertainment to keep all ages entertained.

Shopping

Residents of these new homes in Wistaston will benefit from the wide variety of shops available just over two miles from the development in lively Crewe town centre.

There is a choice of five major supermarkets within a 10-minute drive, with the closest less than two miles from the development. The Market Shopping Centre, under a 10-minute drive from Kingfisher Reach, is the town’s most popular indoor shopping venue, with a good selection of high-street stores and popular eateries.

Everyday shopping needs are provided for at the Grand Junction Retail Park, which boasts a broad spectrum of well-known stores, covering fashion, sportswear, electricals and home furnishings. There are also number of popular family restaurants on site which serve refreshments throughout the day.

Crewe indoor market is held six days a week at nearby Earle Street, just two miles from Kingfisher Reach. Here, shoppers will find an impressive range of stalls, including fresh, locally-sourced fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and cheeses, alongside clothing, pet supplies and electricals. Visitors to the market can also purchase handmade flower arrangements, craft accessories and unique artisan gifts

Education

This appealing, proposed development is served by a number of extremely well-regarded local schools.

Serving primary school children and those attending nursey, the highly-rated Wistaston Academy is around a mile from the development. This popular school combines a strong focus on achievement in the core subjects, with a varied curriculum of enrichment activities, including theatre visits, school trips and after-school clubs.

There are several other primary schools within close proximity, including Wistaston Church Lane Academy, the Vine Tree Primary School and St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, all under a five minute drive from Kingfisher Reach. Gainsborough Primary School, Pebblebrook Primary School, Edleston Primary School and The Berkley Academy can all be reached in less than 10 minutes by car.

Those in higher education will benefit from easy access to two well-regarded schools, with St Thomas More Catholic High School (1.4 miles) and Ruskin Community High School (2.3 miles) close by, while South Cheshire College is under two miles from the development

The Cheshire Campus of Manchester Metropolitan University is just 12 minutes away by car. In just over an hour, residents can also travel to the award-winning universities of Liverpool and Manchester.

Transport

Kingfisher Reach will be ideally located for access to public transport, local road links and the nearest motorway network.

Crewe town centre is just 2.5 miles away via the A532, while Nantwich can be reached in three miles via the A530. Just over an hour’s drive will provide access to Liverpool (via the A51 and M3) and Manchester (via the A530).

Within Crewe, residents will find a Cheshire Gateway Station, which provides direct routes into Birmingham in just under an hour, and London Euston in one hour and 38 minutes.

International travel is served by the major Manchester airport, which can be reached in around 45 minutes by car.