Whitley Drive, Chorley, PR7

Looking for a family home that works beyond the school run?

Set on Whitley Drive in the heart of Buckshaw Village, this detached home offers the kind of space that adapts as family life changes. Built in 2016 and thoughtfully extended, it combines generous living areas with practical spaces that make day-to-day life easier. Whether you're managing busy mornings, working from home, hosting friends or simply enjoying quieter evenings together, the layout feels designed around how people actually live.

What is the living space like day to day?

The wide entrance hall creates an immediate sense of light and openness. To the front of the house, the lounge provides a comfortable retreat for evenings, film nights and quieter moments away from the busier parts of the home.

At the rear, the house opens into a kitchen, dining and family space that naturally becomes the centre of daily life. This is where breakfast starts, homework gets finished, conversations continue while dinner is prepared and weekends tend to unfold. Large glazed windows and doors draw in natural light throughout the day and create a strong connection to the garden beyond.

Is there enough space for entertaining?

The extended rear living space has been designed with gathering people together in mind. The open flow between the kitchen, dining area and family room allows guests to move easily between inside and outside spaces during warmer months, while the generous proportions work equally well for birthdays, family celebrations and relaxed evenings with friends.

The separate lounge also provides flexibility when different generations or age groups want their own space.

Can I work from home here?

Many buyers are now looking for a home that supports hybrid working without sacrificing family space. This property includes a versatile additional room created behind the garage, offering an ideal home office, study, gym, hobby room or playroom.

Combined with good broadband connectivity and strong mobile signal, it provides options for those who need dedicated workspace during the day while maintaining a clear separation between work and home life.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms are there?

Upstairs are four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room and fitted wardrobes. The remaining bedrooms offer flexibility for growing families, guest accommodation or additional work-from-home requirements. There are further fitted bedrooms in bedrooms 2 and 4.

A modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, while a useful storage cupboard on the landing helps keep everyday clutter neatly tucked away.

Is there enough storage?

Storage has clearly been considered throughout the home. Fitted wardrobes 3 of the spacious bedrooms maximise usable floor space, while the landing cupboard provides valuable everyday storage.

The garage is currently used as practical storage for bikes, seasonal items and household essentials, helping keep the main living areas organised. The utility room also plays an important role, providing additional cupboards, a sink and a dedicated space for laundry away from the kitchen.

What is the garden like?

The east-facing rear garden offers a balance of sunshine, privacy and usability. The owners enjoy both the patio and family room in the mornings, while the garden receives sunlight from around 7am through to late afternoon.

A combination of patio, raised decking and lawn creates different areas for relaxing, dining and children's play. The garden feels notably private and functions as a genuine extension of the living space during the warmer months. The new Keter shed provides further storage

Is there parking?

To the front of the property, driveway parking comfortably accommodates two vehicles. The garage provides additional storage and secure space for bikes, outdoor equipment and family essentials.

For households with multiple drivers, visitors or active family lifestyles, the arrangement works particularly well.

What are the schools like nearby?

For families considering schools, one of the biggest advantages of this location is its proximity to local education. Trinity Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted, is within walking distance, making the daily school run simple and reducing the need for regular car journeys.

The wider Buckshaw Village area continues to be popular with families because of the range of schooling options and strong community feel.

What is it like living in Buckshaw Village?

One of the reasons people choose Buckshaw Village is the convenience of everyday life. Many daily tasks can be done on foot, with supermarkets, doctors, cafés, hairdressers and local amenities all close by.

The Hub provides activities for local families, including children's swimming lessons, while nearby woodland walks offer an easy escape into green space. It is a location where convenience and community sit comfortably alongside one another.

Is it well connected for commuting?

For those travelling further afield, Buckshaw Village is exceptionally well placed. Access to both the M6 at Leyland and the M61 at Chorley is straightforward, making journeys across the North West simple. You can also walk to Buckshaw train station.

Whether commuting daily, travelling occasionally for work or visiting family and friends, the road connections are one of the area's enduring strengths.

Why have the current owners loved living here?

The practical space, the extension and the location all played a part in choosing this home originally. Yet when asked what they will miss most, the answer comes back to the people around them.

Good neighbours are difficult to find and even harder to leave. Alongside the flexibility of the house itself and the convenience of Buckshaw Village, it is the sense of community that has made this feel like home.