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Coal Windings

Contemporary living for over 55s in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

  • 78 one and two bedroom apartments
  • nine bungalows
  • affordable rent

Due for completion spring 2024

About Coal Windings

Over 55 and looking to move home? Then we have the perfect place.

Located in Leigh, in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Coal Windings offers a stunning collection of 78 one and two-bedroom apartments and nine bungalows, all for affordable rent.

Coal Windings sits within an established community, with easy access to a variety of local amenities.

Designed for over 55s looking to downsize to a smaller, more manageable home, amongst people of a similar age, Coal Windings feature modern, manageable, living spaces, beautifully finished kitchens and bathrooms and a style you’ll love to come home to.

Relax in modern, spacious, homes - all set within landscaped gardens.

The Location

Situated in the popular area of Leigh, which is fast becoming a much sought-after area in the North West.  The area boasts ample practical amenities, including a two supermarkets and number of popular schools and nurseries.

Located on Mitchell St, Leigh, WN7 4FU (Off Plank Lane), Coal Windings is just over a mile from Leigh centre, with Lowton, Hindley and Newton-le-Willow only a short distance away.

Plank Lane offers easy access to the M62 and M6. The town has direct bus links and railway connections to popular towns such as Wigan, Manchester and Bolton.

The site will score huge plus points for nature lovers with Pennington Flash just a short walk away. This impressive country park features a golf course and marina, providing plenty of weekend activities.

Main Features

  • Private car parking
  • Resident’s lounge
  • High spec apartments with fully fitted kitchens
  • Stunning bathrooms with level access showers
  • Lift
  • Scooter store
  • Reliable repairs service
  • Landscaped gardens for residents to enjoy

Interested?

In order to bid for these properties, you will need to be a member of Wigan Council's choice based lettings scheme.

If you are not a member, register at housingonline.wigan.gov.uk.

The scheme will not be open for applications yet, but register and keep looking to see if bidding has opened.

Please note that all the homes will be allocated through Wigan Council’s Allocation Policy, via Housing Online Wigan.