The Darwell
From £255,0003 bedroom homes
Terraced
4 Hamilton Way, Shadsworth, Blackburn, BB2 3FF
From £255,000
Semi-Detached, Terraced, Detached
UP TO £18,000 TOWARDS YOUR NEW HOME - available with selected homes, book your appointment today!
If you’re looking for the perfect new build home in Blackburn, then Waters Edge is ideal for discerning first-time buyers and growing families looking somewhere that ticks all the boxes.
Waters Edge sits 1.5 miles from the centre of Blackburn and offers beautifully designed new homes within easy reach of the Royal Blackburn Training Hospital and the M65.
These new homes in Blackburn place you by the peaceful banks of Fishmoor Reservoir, which is one of the undoubted highlights of owning a home in this appealing new waterside development.
Compromising 148 spacious three and four bedroomed homes, this affordable new build development in Blackburn offers all the convenience and amenities of suburban city living, with the added advantage of plenty of green space.
Advanced Energy Efficient Homes
At Water's Edge, our homes include advanced energy-saving features, such as PV panels, EV charging points, advanced insulation, high performance double glazing and modern, efficient boilers, helping to use up to 65% less energy than an average older property.
Please note: This site plan is only a guide to the above development e.g. layouts may change and affordable housing is indicative only. Open market sales can be to owner occupation, investors, local authorities and housing associations.
New Build Homes in Blackburn that offer a unique location
Feel at home straight away at Waters Edge. Combining modern amenities, many a short walk away and great transport links, all on the edge of the countryside, these new homes in Blackburn tick all the boxes. This exciting new development of most modern three and four-bedroom homes are carefully designed to make the best use of the natural features, combines modern living with a real sense of community.
Just two miles from the centre of town, everything you need is close to home. Supermarkets, independent stores and cafes, eateries and more. There are lots of options for your well-earned leisure time too. Theatres, cinema, ten pin bowling, Planet Ice skating rink, Flip Out trampoline park, museums, galleries and footy fans will love that Ewood Park, home of Blackburn Rovers, is less than 10 minutes away. This is what makes owning a new home in Blackburn at Waters Edge so special.
Why buy a new build home in Blackburn?
The area has some amazing parks that are popular with walkers, runners and dog owners. Nearby Queen's Park has been created around its central lake and is just around the corner. One of the area's best features can be found just out of town. With mile after mile of rolling countryside, dramatic landscapes, calm and peaceful reservoirs, rugged moorland and ancient woodland - it's perfect for lovers of the great outdoors.
Whether you're into walking, hiking, cycling or a bit of everything, there's no excuse not to get out there and get active. With the combination of green open spaces, great amenities and choice of local schools, Water's Edge offers new build homes in Blackburn in a fantastic location for growing families.
Shadsworth Junior school, St Mary and St Josephs RC Primary and St James primary are just some of the schools in the area. For older children, Blackburn Central High School's state of the art building is a short walk away.
Things to do in Blackburn
With great road and rail links, all the big attractions and destinations across the North West are within day-trip range. If you fancy a little cosmopolitan city life, the bright lights and Manchester and Liverpool are within easy reach. Both famous for their world-class shopping, entertainment and nightlife, there’s always something exciting happening in these cities. The charming city of Preston is also on the doorstep and well worth exploring. At Water's Edge, you’re only a short drive from breath-taking scenery too. The
Why choose a Keepmoat home in Blackburn?
• We build more than houses – we create thriving communities. Choosing a new build home in Blackburn means enjoying life in a welcoming, well-connected neighbourhood close to local amenities.
• Our homes are energy efficient, helping you save on running costs while supporting a more sustainable lifestyle.
• We're proud of our 5-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF). You can trust that our homes meet the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.
• We have schemes and incentives to make your move into a new home in Blackburn s easy and affordable as possible.
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Getting here
From Blackburn Town Centre
Exit the town centre and head past Nova Scotia Retail Park. At the roundabout, take the first left towards the hospital. Continue up the hill to the next roundabout near KFC ‐ the site is located on the right-hand side.
From the M65
Exit the motorway at Junction 5 and follow the signs towards the hospital. The development is located on the left-hand side, shortly after the hospital roundabout.
Transport links
Close to town, the area has great local bus services. If you’re catching a train, nearby Blackburn station has a wide range of services from York to Blackpool and Preston to Clitheroe.
Located just a few minutes from the M65, at the heart of the North West’s motorway network, the M66, M6 and M61 are all within easy reach and make commuting or simply sightseeing simple and straightforward.

As the name suggests, our Easymove service can make selling your home, easy. It not only saves you time, but we’ll pay your agent’s fees - so you can save a fortune too.
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As the name suggests, Easymove, makes selling your property easy. We manage the sale of your existing home for you, so you have more time to think about how great your new one is.
So, it's not only convenient to sell your existing home with our Easymove scheme, it also saves you a pretty penny too.
How it works couldn’t be easier:
Say goodbye to your old home, move into your brand new Keepmoat home and start the next exciting chapter in your life.
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Water's Edge, Blackburn
It’s great news that life is returning to normal again with all COVID-19 restrictions being lifted in England. The health and safety of our customers and our people will always be our top priority, so with this in mind, we will continue to provide optional face coverings and hand sanitiser at our sales centres and showhomes.
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