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Ashberry at Forster Park joins the bustling Stevenage community, with the town set to be a thriving space for leisure, culture, and retail. The homes are close to beautiful countryside scenery as well as excellent opportunities for recreational activities and shopping within and around the town. The homes have easy access to the A1 and Stevenage railway station, offering convenient travel into neighbouring towns and cities - including Cambridge and central London.
This development will fall under the administration of Hertfordshire County Council.
Leisure
Ashberry at Forster Park enjoys a variety of nearby attractions, many of which are reachable within 15 minutes. Fairlands Valley Park is rich in outdoor avocation, with 120 acres of parkland, an aqua park, sailing centre, and ample woodland to enjoy. Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre has a host of sporting and leisure facilities, and is linked to The Gordon Craig Theatre, which provides an array of wonderful live shows.
For family-friendly fun, Stevenage Leisure Park is just over two miles away and boasts a soft-play area, a cinema, and bowling.
Knebworth Country House and Gardens remains a popular choice, with visitors able to marvel at the grand interior of the house and enjoy time spent in the gardens and park.
The homes are well-connected to city life, with Cambridge 27 miles away and London accessible within 30 minutes via public transport.
Transport
Stevenage is well-served by a dedicated public transport system, connecting it to the wider local area and beyond. Stevenage railway station is just two-and-a-half miles away, linking the town with London St. Pancreas in under half an hour, in addition to London Kings Cross in as little as 23 minutes and Cambridge in 40 minutes. Residents of Forster Park can travel local bus routes with ease; Lister Close bus stop is just half mile away, with connections running to central Stevenage - which boasts a bus interchange - and Grange Estate.
For travel by car, the homes have convenient access to the M1 and A1, with routes running throughout the country.
Nearby air travel is possible at London Luton airport just over 13 miles away, linking the area with the rest of the country and the world.
Education
Ashberry at Forster Park is well-positioned for schooling. Parents of young children have several options close by, including The Leys Primary and Nursery School just a seven-minute drive away, Almond Hill Junior School a 15-minute walk away, and an on-site primary school.
Secondary schools in the local area consist of The Thomas Alleyne Academy a mile away, and St John Henry Newman Catholic School just one-and-a-half miles away. Both offer sixth-form facilities.
Stevenage has the advantage of being well-placed for higher education - the closest choice, The University of Hertfordshire, being just a 17-minute drive away.
Other nearby options include The University of Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin University, and The University of Northampton, all of which are around an hour's drive away. Several popular universities in London can be reached in around an hour and a half, including Imperial College London, Kings College London, and University College London.
Shopping
Stevenage has a vibrant shopping scene, with stores catering for every need. The high street piazza is well-stocked with popular retail favourites. The town also benefits from several shopping centres. One of which - Westgate Shopping Centre - is just a seven-minute drive away, and boasts clothing, health, and beauty selections.
The English capital is within easy reach and possesses shopping opportunities in abundance, with hotspots including Covent Garden and Westfield Shopping Centre.
For dining, Stevenage Leisure Park holds a host of eateries, with the high street featuring Tapas, Thai, Italian, and an eat-in bakery, to name a few. The wider area benefits from several public houses favoured among locals.
