This picture-perfect countryside village is located just a short drive from Garstang Market Town in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a highly sought-after location for those looking for a peaceful base whilst not comprising on accessibility to amenities and road connections. With a lovely community spirit and active calendar, families thrive in this little village. Popular also with outside visitors for the plethora of beautiful walks and popular cafes.
Amenities
Post office, local shop, delicatessen, hairdressers, country estate park, two gift and garden centres with tearooms, restaurant and boutique hotel, three churches, a primary school, bowling club, child play area, picnic site, public toilets, caravan sites, fishing lakes and village hall.
Full range of amenities also available in nearby Garstang.
Education
There is a lovely primary school in the village and the secondary school of Garstang Community Academy is within driving distance. The village is also in the catchment area for the Lancaster Royal Grammar & the Girls Grammar School.
Attractions
Access to some lovely walks across the AONB – “The millennium way route to Garstang is always very busy as people wander up away from the road edge and overlook the river and fields. At the back of Scorton is the hill, Nicky Nook and standing at the top of it, you have the best view in Lancashire. The 360-degree panorama includes Morecambe Bay, Blackpool Tower, Lake District fells and even the shadowy outline of the Isle of Man. Well worth the short climb!”
A great choice of cafes for walkers and cyclists; The Priory, The Barn, Daisy Clough Nurseries and The Apple Store.
Commuting
Located 3 miles away from Garstang that offers excellent transport links including regular bus services to Preston & Lancaster and easy access onto the A6 Preston Lancaster New Rd. Motorway connections are also within close proximity with access to the M6 & M55 network.
The Property Market
Only a handful of recorded sales were recorded over the last year, with overall average prices of £307,000 up 43% to the previous year, transactions were in the main made up of detached properties. Scorton is a desirable place to live and properties fare quite well and tend to sell quickly. There is an abundance of traditional stone and rendered properties with some newer builds thrown into the mix.
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