Why Halton is the perfect place to call home

Why Halton is the perfect place to call home

Posted on: August 29, 2024

Located just three miles from the fantastic, historic city of Lancaster, the attractive and picturesque village of Halton is the perfect place for you and the family.

It blends the picturesque Lancashire countryside and the peaceful River Lune on its doorstep with the convenience of modern day life as vital amenities are easily accessible from the village.

What’s more, its location close to the M6 means residents are well-connected to other parts of the country, especially the Lake District National Park and the popular seaside town of Morecambe.

Below are some of our favourite things about living in Halton.

Access to wonderful village amenities

Everything you need is at easy access in the vibrant village of Halton, with numerous amenities and facilities within walking distance. The Greyhound at Halton village pub serves great food and is a hit with customers, scoring an impressive 4.5 stars out of 5 on Tripadvisor. The village is also home to the popular Black’s Fish and Chip Shop, Red Door Cafe, a pharmacy and a Premier convenience store. 

Great primary school for your kids

St Wilfrid’s Church of England Primary School is a great place for your children aged between four and 11 to learn and flourish. In its latest Ofsted report, the school was rated Good overall and scored particularly highly in the personal development of children with an Outstanding rank. The school has close links to the beautiful St Wilfrid’s Church to cement that feeling of belonging among the community.

A vibrant community centre

The Centre @ Halton is the heartbeat of the village which brings everybody together all under one roof. At the Centre, you will find a popular cafe which is open seven days a week, and impressive outdoor facilities which include children’s play areas, a playing field, a Multi-Use Games Area and a skate park. Numerous clubs and activities are held at the Centre, from football and netball to line dancing and samba drumming.

A village steeped in history

Halton is a village with an interesting history, featuring numerous interesting buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th century – while there is also evidence of former castles all the way back to the 11th century! It is believed that the Halton Cross was carved by Norsemen more than 1,000 years ago and can be found in the grounds of St Wilfrid’s churchyard, and vestiges of a Roman camp are also nearby.

Unspoilt countryside views

Due to its location on the banks of the River Lune, residents of Halton have the luxury of waking up every day to some gorgeous countryside views. They also enjoy the close proximity to the intriguing Forest of Bowland, officially declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Furthermore, the village is perfectly located close to the Lake District AND the Yorkshire Dales National Parks to leave you spoilt for choice.

State-of-the-art modern housing

At our luxurious Bowland Fold development in the heart of Halton, our team at Russell Armer Homes has recently launched brand new house types for the first time in their 60-plus years history. After the popularity of the first phase of sales at the development, we have introduced 11 new house styles to the market to offer homeowners a range of modern, stylish and attractive new build homes.

View the exclusive properties available for sale at our Bowland Fold development in Halton here, and get in touch with our friendly Sales Team on 07967 167020 to secure your dream home in a wonderful, historic village.