Waterside living boosts appeal at the Birches

The growing trend for living by areas of water has become one of the hottest property phenomenons of recent times. Add the unexpected location of Farnworth and you have discovered Miller Homes "Birches" development.

The appeal of living by a body of water is timeless. Whether a river, lake or open sea, canal or small stream, being near water is automatically relaxing. Home buyers are very drawn to waterside locations. The "Birches" location overlooks a reservoir and private fishing club. Its location means a considerable number of the properties at the development have desirable views over the water. Ducks and other wildlife make their home here and buyers can enjoy living in this peaceful and relaxing setting, yet still be close to Farnworth town centre.

Being adjacent to Harper Green park, Farnworth Park and close to Moses Gate parkland, the Birches offers new homebuyers a pleasant place to live, with numerous facilities for an active family lifestyle. Known locally as Crompton Lodges, the 750 acre Moses Gate Country Park, on the northern edge of Farnworth, offers endless scope for riverside walks. The park has a wide range of natural habitats and is a popular place for summer picnics. It also has facilities for cycling, horse riding, boating, fishing and canoeing.

Besides having a feeling of the great outdoors, the Birches offers all the convenience of urban living. Being just a short walk from the centre of Farnworth, the Birches is close to all the town's amenities. Close to the M61 and A666, Farnworth is conveniently located for commuting to nearby towns and cities. Direct trains go to Bolton and Manchester Victoria stations.

A small, attractive development, Birches has a choice of 4 bedroom houses and 1 and 2 bedroom luxury apartments. Prices for a 4 bedroom family home start at £169,950. Miller Homes is offering a range of incentives, on selected plots. These include 100% part exchange so people don't have the stress and hassle of having to sell their existing home before being able to move to their dream waterside home. Other incentives include reserve for £99, stamp duty and legal fees paid and live mortgage free until 2009.

The Birches Marketing Suite is located on Heaton Avenue, Farnworth BL4 9AU. It is open Thursday to Monday, from 10.30am to 5.30pm. For more information visit millerhomes.co.uk.