New Build Homes Near Blackburn
If you are searching for new build homes in Blackburn, it is worth looking a few minutes beyond the town itself. Weaver’s Rise is a new development of three and four bedroom homes in Mellor Brook, a friendly village on the western edge of Blackburn, where open countryside begins and the daily commute stays short.
Village Living, Minutes from Town
Mellor Brook sits just off the A59, which means Blackburn town centre, its schools, shops and railway station are all within easy reach. At the same time, you come home to a village setting with the Ribble Valley on the doorstep. For buyers who want a brand new home without settling for a busy urban street, it is a combination that is hard to beat.
A Range of Homes to Suit Different Buyers
The first release at Weaver’s Rise includes five house types, from the three bedroom semi-detached Barton, available under the Discount to Market scheme for eligible buyers, through to the Paisley, a substantial four bedroom detached home and the largest at the development. Every home is finished to a high standard with energy saving features included, helping to keep running costs down.
Browse the house types below to see the latest availability and prices, or call our sales team on 01254 375 996 to arrange a conversation about your move to Mellor Brook.
Buying Off Plan at Weaver’s Rise
Many of the first homes will be reserved before they are finished, and buying off plan is more straightforward than people expect. You choose your plot and house type, pay a reservation fee to secure it, then instruct your solicitor while the home is built. Our sales team keeps you updated at every stage, from foundations to final fix, and you complete once the home is finished and signed off. Buying early usually means the best choice of plots, and often the chance to select finishing touches while the build is still under way.
Living Between Town and Country
One of the underrated advantages of Mellor Brook is that you do not have to choose between lifestyles. On a weekday you have Blackburn’s supermarkets, schools, gyms and railway station a short drive away, with direct trains onwards to Manchester. On a Saturday you can head the other way entirely: walks from the village into open farmland, or a short drive into the Ribble Valley for market towns, food pubs and some of the best countryside in the North West. The A59 does the heavy lifting in both directions.
It is also worth thinking about the long term. Village addresses on the countryside edge of a town tend to hold their appeal, because the supply of homes in them rarely grows. Buying new in a location like this is as much a sensible decision as a lifestyle one.
Schools, Shopping and Everyday Life
Day to day practicality is where this location quietly excels. Blackburn offers the full run of supermarkets, high street shopping, leisure centres and healthcare, while Preston adds city scale retail and services in the other direction. Parents have a wide choice of schools across both towns and the surrounding villages, and the school run from Mellor Brook avoids the worst of the town traffic. For anything the village itself does not provide, you are rarely more than a short drive from it, and that balance, everything close but nothing on top of you, is exactly what draws buyers out of town and into homes like those at Weaver’s Rise. It is also worth noting that the development sits on the Preston side of Blackburn, which keeps both towns genuinely usable rather than one being a trek.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is Weaver’s Rise?
The development is in Mellor Brook, a village on the western side of Blackburn, just off the A59 between Blackburn and Preston.
What house types are available?
The first release includes five house types: the three bedroom Barton, Croston and Overton, and the four bedroom Bromley and Paisley. The latest availability and prices are always shown on this page below.
Are there any schemes to help buyers?
Selected plots of The Barton are offered under the Discount to Market scheme, which offers the home below open market value to eligible buyers. Our sales team can confirm eligibility quickly over the phone.
When will the homes be ready?
The first completions are estimated for late 2026, with further homes following through 2027. Call 01254 375 996 for the current build programme.
