Bellway Homes - Bellway at St James' Park

Directions

Bellway at St James Park is located on the edge of the semi-rural village of Thorley in Hertfordshire. Situated just an eight-minute drive from the centre of Bishop's Stortford, a popular market town. Major roads easily accessible from the development include the A1184 and M11 - offering access to London within less than an hour. The development lies within the boundaries of Bishop's Stortford town council and East Hertfordshire District Council.

Leisure

Boasting a semi-rural location, residents of Bellway at St James Park have access to green, open spaces for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling and jogging. There is also a nature reserve only one-and-a-half miles away from home. For sporting pursuits, nearby Bishop's Stortford boasts its own football, tennis, squash, hockey, cricket and golf clubs, as well as Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre. The sports centre is home to two swimming pools, a fitness studio, gym and, outdoors, a running track as well as 12 pitches. Other leisure pursuits are also catered for within this local market town. Residents of Bellway at St James Park might enjoy a film at Bishop Stortford's multiplex cinema or take in some history and culture at South Mill Arts - a live music and drama venue, which is also home to a museum and art gallery. Slightly further afield, residents of these new homes near Bishop's Stortford can always partake in a visit to the capital. Here, visitors will find a veritable smorgasbord of leisure opportunities from national theatres and art galleries, to critically acclaimed live music venues, award-winning museums and more.

Transport

Commuters will delight in the area's excellent travel connections, with frequent public bus services, as well as convenient access to major roads. Bellway at St James Park is less than 3 miles from Bishop's Stortford town centre, and is easily accessible due to its proximity to the A1184 and M11. Bishop's Stortford train station, just 2.5 miles from the development, offers services to Stansted (Airport), Cambridge and London. Stansted (Airport) is only six miles away from Bellway at St James Park, or around a 15-minute car journey.

Education

An ideal location for families, Bellway at St James Park benefits from being close to some well-regarded local schools within the local area. The development also has planning permission for a primary and secondary school, handy for residents with children of school age.

Shopping

For everyday essentials, Bishop's Stortford town centre, only 8 minutes' drive away from Bellway at St James Park, is home to several independent and designer boutiques, well-known retailers and supermarkets. For access to fashion and other high street stores, Jackon Shopping Centre is only a 5-minute drive away from the development. Shopping enthusiasts may also enjoy the multitude of retail options afforded by the capital - only a 36-minute train ride from Bishop's Stortford station.