The Darwell
From £255,0003 bedroom homes
Terraced
4 Hamilton Way, Shadsworth, Blackburn, BB2 3FF
From £255,000
Semi-Detached, Terraced, Detached
Easymove available 5% Deposit On Us available
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If you're looking for new build homes in Blackburn, Water's Edge offers a collection of thoughtfully designed 3 and 4 bedroom properties in a well-connected location.
?Ideal for first-time buyers, professionals and growing families, these new houses in Blackburn combine modern design, energy efficiency and everyday convenience. Situated close to Blackburn town centre, Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and the M65, this is one of the area's most attractive new housing developments.
With a range of purchasing incentives available, including Easymove and selected deposit contributions, finding your place in one of the most popular new housing developments in Blackburn is easier than you think.
?At Water's Edge, our homes include advanced energy-saving features, such as PV panels, EV charging points, advanced insulation, high-performance double glazing and modern, efficient boilers. These features help to use up to 65% less energy than an average older property.
Please note: This site plan is only a guide to the above development e.g. layouts may change and affordable housing is indicative only. Open market sales can be to owner occupation, investors, local authorities and housing associations.
Water's Edge combines the convenience of town living with access to green open spaces, creating a location that appeals to first-time buyers, professionals and growing families alike. Situated just 1.5 miles from Blackburn town centre, these new build homes in Blackburn offer easy access to everyday essentials and major transport routes.
Located in Shadsworth, Water's Edge places you close to the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Blackburn town centre and Junction 5 of the M65. Whether you're commuting locally or travelling across Lancashire and the wider North West, excellent road, rail and bus connections make getting around straightforward.
One of the standout features of this development is its setting beside Fishmoor Reservoir. Nearby Queen's Park and the surrounding Lancashire countryside offer plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling and spending time outdoors, while the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is just a short drive away.
Living here means having a wide range of amenities nearby. Supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and restaurants are all within easy reach, while attractions such as Planet Ice skating rink, Blackburn Empire Theatre, Ewood Park football stadium and local leisure facilities provide plenty of options for weekends and evenings
Families choosing new houses for sale in Blackburn at Water's Edge benefit from a good selection of nearby schools, including Shadsworth Junior School, St Mary's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, St James' C of E Primary School and Blackburn Central High School. Combined with green spaces and community-focused design, it's easy to see why this development is proving popular with growing households.
?Manchester, Preston and Liverpool are all within easy reach by road or rail, making Water's Edge a great base for work, shopping, entertainment and days out. From vibrant city centres to the natural beauty of Lancashire's countryside, you'll have a wide variety of destinations within comfortable travelling distance.
We build more than houses - we create thriving communities. Choosing a new build home in Blackburn means enjoying life in a welcoming, well-connected neighbourhood close to local amenities. Our homes are energy efficient, helping you save on running costs while supporting a more sustainable lifestyle.
?We're proud of our 5-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF). You can trust that our homes meet the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. We have schemes and incentives to make your move into a new home in Blackburn as easy and affordable as possible.
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Getting here
From Blackburn Town Centre
Exit the town centre and head past Nova Scotia Retail Park. At the roundabout, take the first left towards the hospital. Continue up the hill to the next roundabout near KFC ‐ the site is located on the right-hand side.
From the M65
Exit the motorway at Junction 5 and follow the signs towards the hospital. The development is located on the left-hand side, shortly after the hospital roundabout.
Transport links
Close to town, the area has great local bus services. If you’re catching a train, nearby Blackburn station has a wide range of services from York to Blackpool and Preston to Clitheroe.
Located just a few minutes from the M65, at the heart of the North West’s motorway network, the M66, M6 and M61 are all within easy reach and make commuting or simply sightseeing simple and straightforward.

As the name suggests, our Easymove service can make selling your home, easy. It not only saves you time, but we’ll pay your agent’s fees - so you can save a fortune too.

Own a brand-new home with a 5% Deposit on us. Saving for a deposit can feel like the biggest barrier to owning a home. But now, it doesn’t have to be. With Keepmoat, we can now cover the deposit so you can move.
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As the name suggests, Easymove, makes selling your property easy. We manage the sale of your existing home for you, so you have more time to think about how great your new one is.
So, it's not only convenient to sell your existing home with our Easymove scheme, it also saves you a pretty penny too.
How it works couldn’t be easier:
Say goodbye to your old home, move into your brand new Keepmoat home and start the next exciting chapter in your life.
Remember to mention your interest on Easymove when you reserve your plot.


Own a brand-new home with a 5% Deposit on us. Saving for a deposit can feel like the biggest barrier to owning a home. But now, it doesn’t have to be. With Keepmoat, we can now cover the deposit so you can move. That means you could step into a brand-new home sooner than you thought – even if you haven’t saved a penny towards your deposit.
We’re making homeownership more accessible by contributing a 5% deposit on selected new homes. Working alongside lending partners who accept this support, this offer creates a real opportunity to buy without the usual upfront need to save. Nothing saved? Everything is still possible with a 5% Deposit on us.
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Water's Edge, Blackburn
It’s great news that life is returning to normal again with all COVID-19 restrictions being lifted in England. The health and safety of our customers and our people will always be our top priority, so with this in mind, we will continue to provide optional face coverings and hand sanitiser at our sales centres and showhomes.
Visits to our sales centres and showhomes are by appointment only and we are respectfully asking all visitors to observe the following safety measures. Once you have reviewed the information below you can click the ‘confirm and proceed’ button to progress to selecting a time slot for your appointment. By doing so you are confirming that everyone attending the appointment is not unwell or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.