Hello.

Firstly, I commend you on the quality of images that you have taken.

I hope that you dont mind me writing here with my query.

Me and my girfriend am due to leave university in july, and are keen got on the lookout for a good location to buy a property.
We both like walks in the woods and the countryside, and like the idea of living within a village setting. But are also aware that it would be inconvenient not to live within good commuting distance of places we are likely to work once qualified; Bolton, Bury, Manchester, etc... (I am trainging as a social worker, and my girlfriend; a nurse).
I was very happy to come across your page, as while I was looking at houses prices/locations on the internet, I came across a property for sale on nearby 'India Street.
From the pictures above and the location, Summerseat seemes a perfect.

Seeminlgy a man with great interest in North West/Lancashire villages; I wonder if you could comment on the location specified (in regard to my expressed interests and possible need to commute) and/or inform me of any other locations that may suit me better.

Thankyou.

Aaron.

Hi Aaron,

Thanks for visiting the blog and no problem whatsoever with your query.

I might be a bit biased but Summerseat is a fantastic place to live with plenty of countryside on the doorstep and easy access to the motorway network and nearby towns. I can also vouch for India Street and all the rows of terraces known locally as the brick houses as we actually live there! It's a very safe and friendly community which is ideal for young couples and families.

Good luck with finishing your degrees and do get in touch if you have any other questions.

Regards,

Andrew

Thankyou for responding.

Your description of Summerseat is exactly how I imagined form descriptions on house listings, and from looking at your images.

obviousely, the properties that are for sale at the moment are quite unlikely to still be on the market when I am ready to purchess. But looking at tham hypothetically, I have got a better idea of prices an availability in different locations.
Coming from Smithills in Bolton, I have grown up with alot of woodland to explore, and was just a short walk; up a steep hill, from the open countryside. Knowing that area I have also been looking at properties nearby; places such as Turton, Abbey Village, and Belmont (but these places; from what I have heard, may not have the friendly village community in which you describe Summerseat).

Thanks again for your help. I'll be sure to peck-your-head again if I have any further questions.

Take care.

Aaron.

Hello Andrew,
May I congratulate you on the Summerseat Views.
You have really placed many great photos that show off the village very well indeed, and they also show what lovely walks there are to be had in the surrounding area's of the village.
I would also like to thank you for placing a link to my web site - www.ourwardfamily.com where people can visit the Summerseat section http://summerseat.ourwardfamily.com/ to view much history about the village.
I am placing a link to Summerseat Views on my sites.
Well Done.

All The Best

Peter

Hi Peter,

Lovely to hear from you and many thanks for the link on your Ward Family site. I've often visited it to find out more about the history of the village and it's certainly a great resource.

Warm regards,

Andrew