Wondering which of our wonderful developments would be the right fit for you? It’s all about the location! Read on to see what the location of each development has to offer…
Foundry Point, Whitchurch 🏘️
The market town of Whitchurch has a number of amenities; as well as the monthly market, there’s a huge range of independent local shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. It also benefits from local butchers, bakeries, pharmacies, a Family Medical Practice, multiple dentists, an optician, hairdressers, a library, a hospital, as well as some of the major supermarkets.
The picturesque market town features Sir John Talbot’s Secondary School and Sixth Form, Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy, and Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery School, all with an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’.
For those looking to commute, Whitchurch Train Station is just a five-minute walk away from Foundry Point with a direct service to major work hubs, including Manchester, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Cardiff. Likewise, Chester, Shrewsbury, Llangollen and Oswestry are all within a 45-minute drive away.
Forest Edge, Loggerheads 🌳
Forest Edge is surrounded by stunning ancient woodlands with exquisite walks available directly from the development, the perfect setting for those looking for quiet countryside living that is commutable to several major work hubs.
Loggerheads village features a local pub, just a 4-minute walk from Forest Edge, a small supermarket, a Post Office, butchers, a hairdressers and various other small businesses. The area also benefits from an array of primary and secondary schools, rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearby in the local area, there are many farm shops, garden centres, restaurants and attractions. Hawkstone Park Follies, Trentham Estate and Eccleshall are just a short drive away.
Oakmere Ridge, Ellesmere 🛶
Ellesmere provides everything you could need, offering numerous amenities, including local pubs, supermarkets, local produce stores, an array of restaurants, a library, dentist, independent shops, bakers, butchers, Post Office, pharmacy, florists, takeaways and much more!
Oakmere Ridge is just a short walk away from the picturesque Mere, known for its beautiful wildlife and pathways to enjoy a gentle stroll, as well as boat hire and trips, and water sport equipment available to hire.
Ellesmere is ideally located in terms of accessibility to larger towns, with Shrewsbury, home of Britain’s favourite market, just a 30-minute drive, Oswestry and Wrexham just 20 minutes in the car and the city of Chester just 40 minutes. All of these are easily accessible via public transport on the local bus or Gobowen train station, just 8 miles from Ellesmere.
Ellesmere also has the advantage of Ellesmere Primary School, Lakelands Academy and Ellesmere College, all with an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’.
Farriers Gate, Telford 🍂
Close to The Hem within Telford & Wrekin, Farriers Gate benefits from being well-connected to Telford Town Centre and the M54 where you can easily travel across to Shrewsbury and other market towns within Shropshire, or take the M54 to key work hubs, including Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Telford Central Station is also a great public transport link across the country.
The surrounding local area consists of urban and country living with a variety of amenities in Telford and plenty of family days out, including Telford’s Exotic Zoo, Wonderland, Telford Town Park, and many more.
Telford Town Centre also includes an array of shops, including sports and fashion stores, and fast-food eateries. Southwater, located next to Telford’s shopping Centre offers a variety of restaurants and bars.
Telford benefits from an array of nurseries, Primary and Secondary schools to choose from with Ofsted ratings of ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Good’.
Whitehall Gardens, Shrewsbury 🏙️
Set in Shropshire’s County Town of Shrewsbury, Whitehall Gardens is perfectly situated in Abbey Foregate, just a 10-minute walk from Shrewsbury’s famous Wyle Cop.
Abbey Foregate is a beautiful area offering many amenities, pubs, food outlets and restaurants, local shops and much more. Rea Brook Valley Local Nature Reserve is close by to the development and is a perfect stroll along the River Severn.
As well as many independent shops, such as those found in the multi-award winning Market Hall, Shrewsbury’s Town Centre features The Darwin Centre and Pride Hill with the essential high street stores, including clothes, cosmetics, technology, books and much more.
Shrewsbury boasts exceptional private and state schools with Ofsted ratings of ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’.
Within a 10-minute drive, for those who love walking and the outdoors, there are a number of scenic hiking spots with picturesque views across the Shropshire Hills AONB, including Lyth Hill and Haughmond Hill.
As the County Town, Shrewsbury is centrally located and well-connected to nearby towns and cities for work or leisure. The train station has connections to main work hubs, including Telford, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Manchester, Chester, Cardiff and many other places.
Derrington Meadows, Ditton Priors 🌾
Located in the beautiful village of Ditton Priors in South Shropshire, Derrington Meadows is set in the perfect countryside location, surrounded by picturesque views overlooking Brown Clee Hill.
There are a number of amenities and attractions within the village of Ditton Priors, including a post office, local store, country pub – the Howard Arms, Reg May Butchers, a motor garage and filling station and Brown Clee Medical Practice.
In regard to education, Ditton Priors is the ideal location for young families with Little Explorers pre-school and Brown Clee C of E Primary School both next to Derrington Meadows with an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’.
Love hiking, cycling or getting out in the fresh air? Derrington Meadows has a number of routes and off-road footpaths on its doorstep!
Just eight miles away is the historic town of Bridgnorth, split into High Town and Low Town with Britain’s oldest funicular railway linking the two. Ditton Priors may feel wonderfully rural, but it is a surprisingly practical base for those working in Shropshire’s larger towns or the wider West Midlands being within commuting distance from several regional centres: Shrewsbury is just over 20 miles (around a 35 minute drive), while Telford sits about 30 miles (roughly 45 minutes).