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Furness Court

Opened in February 2025, Furness Court brings contemporary living to over 50s in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

  • Windings House, 78 one- and two-bedroom apartments for over 50s
  • Nine bungalows for over 60s
  • Affordable rent
  • Idyllic Location

Available now visit housingportal.wigan.gov.uk to register and apply

About Furness Court

Over 50 and looking to move home? Then we have the perfect place.

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

Please note: our bungalows are currently all occupied. 

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

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

Windings House

Designed for over 50s looking to downsize to a smaller, more manageable home, amongst people of a similar age, Windings House features modern, manageable living spaces, beautifully finished kitchens and bathrooms and a style you’ll love to come home to.

Available now

We currently have 1- and 2-bedroom apartments available for affordable rent. 

If you are interested in making Windings House your home, email ALTSthelens@torus.co.uk, call 0800 678 1894 or register at housingportal.wigan.gov.uk

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 local community centre, four supermarkets and a leisure centre with a swimming pool.

Located on Mitchell St, Leigh, WN7 4FU (Off Plank Lane), Furness Court 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 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 marina and nature reserve, providing plenty of weekend activities.


Main Features

  • Great transport links 
  • Close to the stunning Pennington Flash Nature Reserve
  • 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
  • Private car parking

Interested?

All our bungalows at Furness Court are currently occupied but we have 1- and 2-bedroom apartments available for rent now in Windings House.

Learn more about these apartments and register your interest today:

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