Directions
Lockwood Place is situated on the edge of Bramford village, around 3.5 miles north west of Ipswich's vibrant town centre. Junction 52 of the A14 is just a 3-minute drive from the development, and the A12 is approximately 10 minutes away. Ipswich station, with direct services into central London, can be reached in 14 minutes via the B1067.
The development lies within the administrative boundaries of Suffolk County Council.
Leisure
Residents of Lockwood Place can benefit from the development's close proximity to bothindoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities.
Bramford playing fields, only half a mile away, are home to a variety of sports clubs includingtennis and bowls clubs, as well as two football teams and a children's play area. Furtheroutdoor sports facilities are on offer, within approximately ten minutes' walk from thedevelopment - these include Bramford Golf Course for golf fans and Suffolk Water Park, apopular fishing lake.
Indoor leisure pursuits, as well as relaxation, can be enjoyed at Rivershill Health Club andBoutique Spa. Less than two miles away from the development, this day spa includes a gym,swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms.
Ipswich centre can be reached within around 12 minutes by car. This bustling market townboasts a variety of family-friendly entertainment venues including museums, cinemas, parks,art galleries, theatres and the popular Ipswich Waterfront, which surrounds the marina.
Transport
Ideal for commuters, Lockwood Place is close to a number of excellent transport links.
For rail travel, Ipswich train station can be reached within 14 minutes by car and offers directconnections to destinations such as Central London (within around 70 minutes) and Norwich(approximately 42 minutes).
Regular bus routes run within a short walk from Lockwood Place (less than half a mile away),linking the development to surrounding towns and villages. This includes direct routes toIpswich town centre, within an approximate 15-minute journey.
Lockwood Place also benefits from easy access to major roads, connecting the development toother towns in around Suffolk. These include the A14, for travel to Ipswich and onto Felixstowe(to the south east), Needham Market, Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds (to the north west),and the A12 - offering routes to Colchester and Chelmsford (south west), as well as WickhamMarket and Lowestoft (north east), among others.
Education
Families are well catered for at Lockwood Place, with highly regarded local schools nearby.
For primary school children, Bramford CE Primary is only a 15-minute walk from the development. Secondary education is offered via Westbourne Academy Secondary School, which can be accessed within around 10 minutes by car.
Shopping
Bramford village is home to some handy local amenities including a convenience store and postoffice.
For everyday essentials, the nearest supermarket is around a five-minute drive from LockwoodPlace.
Around 12 minutes' drive from home, a wide range of retail options are on offer via Ipswich'svibrant town centre. The town's high street boasts some stunning architecture, housing bigname department stores, as well as well-known brand names and specialist boutiques. Just offthe high street, visitors will find a good mix of independent retailers, antique and vintagestores. Ipswich is also home to three malls, Sailmakers, Eastgate and Buttermarket ShoppingCentres - all popular retail destinations.
