Directions
Ashlands joins the periphery of Sutton-in-Ashfield, benefitting from the stunning Brierley Forest Park running along the northern boundary of the site. Additional to the surrounding landscape, residents enjoy the convenience of local infrastructure, with easy access to the town centre and to neighbouring Mansfield.
The development is located half an hour's drive north-west of Nottingham and can be reached within a 10-minute drive of junction 28 of the M1, via the A38.
This development falls under the administration of Ashfield District Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.
Leisure
The semi-rural boundaries of Sutton-in-Ashfield offer lovers of the outdoors plentiful opportunities for long walks and alfresco leisure. The charming local landscape provides stunning views of the Nottinghamshire countryside, with Skegby Bottoms and Silverhill hiking trails both under two miles from the development.
Brierley Forest Park is a six-minute walk away and runs along Ashlands' northern boundary, with 78 hectares of green open space housing a play area, caf?, sculpture trail, mountain bike track, and more.
Those looking to keep fit will find several gyms and leisure centres within Sutton-in-Ashfield and its surroundings, including the recently extended Lammas Leisure Centre - regular classes and sports clubs are offered, with the Sutton Ice Rink also located here.
Entertainment and culture can be found locally and in the neighbouring Mansfield; a multi-screen cinema, popular theatre, and wide array of live music and event venues can be explored for a variety of evenings out.
Transport
Siddalls Drive bus stop is an eight-minute walk from the development, providing regular local services with destinations of Huthwaite, Alfreton, and Mansfield.
Sutton Parkway train station is a 10-minute drive away from the development, with local rail services available to Nottingham, Mansfield, and Worksop. Nottingham train station is 18 miles away for national rail services, with regular routes to Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, St Pancras International, and Cardiff Central. The journey to St Pancras International takes as little as one hour and 36 minutes.
Motorists will find the A38 a six-minute drive south and the M1 three miles west, the latter of which is the key connection to nearby cities Sheffield and Nottingham.
East Midlands airport is a 33-minute drive away for international travel.
Education
Sutton-in-Ashfield houses a well-regarded schooling system, with a selection of local educators.
St Mary Magdelene Primary School is a nine-minute walk from the development, while Woodland View Primary School and Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery are both under a mile away.
For those of secondary school age, Sutton Community Academy and Ashfield School are both an eight-minute drive away from the development, while the walk to either can be supplemented by public transport. West Nottinghamshire College is just three miles away.
University study can be found at the University of Derby - of which there is a nearer campus in Chesterfield - Nottingham Trent University - which has a campus in Mansfield - plus additional higher education facilities in Nottingham and Sheffield.
Shopping
Everyday essentials are well supplied to residents, with a convenience store a 10-minute walk away, and a choice of popular supermarkets within a mile of the development.
The Idlewells Shopping Centre is a mile and a half away, providing an eclectic mix of stores and retailers, including several high-street favourites plus a vibrant indoor market.
The McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Village is a nine-minute drive away, offering shoppers high-end brand names at reduced ticket prices. Visitors will find 65 designer stores plus several caf?s and restaurants.
Those looking to eat locally will find a choice of popular local independent restaurants, a couple of takeaways, and a pub all within a mile of Ashlands. Sutton-in-Ashfield's town centre offers additional choice, while Mansfield provides a number of award-winning spots to eat within a thriving hospitality community.
