Ashtree Gardens is a modern development of new homes in Ashby de la Zouch, under a mile from the town centre and commutable to Burton upon Trent and Derby. These 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes are offered in a range of styles to suit a wide audience of potential purchasers, including first-time buyers and families.
Ashby de la Zouch is a small market town in North West Leicestershire, situated to the southeast of Burton upon Trent. Ashtree Gardens is under 10 minutes’ drive from the A42.
Shopping in Ashby de la Zouch is focused around Market Street, Mill Lane Mews and The Green, with a selection of high-street and specialist retailers, cafés, bars and restaurants. A daily market takes place in the town hall and a monthly farmers’ market is held in the grounds of the independent Manor House School.
Further afield, Burton upon Trent and Derby boast vibrant commercial centres and both can be reached by car in less than half an hour.
Ashby de la Zouch lies at the heart of the National Forest, so the local area offers ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits and sports. Hicks Lodge, a few minutes’ drive from Ashtree Gardens, encompasses eight miles of off-road cycle routes, while Conkers activity centre, 10 minutes away by car, is a popular destination for families, with facilities including interactive exhibits, treetop walkways, zip wires, play areas, woodland walks and activity trails, as well as sports such as canoeing, carting and archery.
Within the town, Hood Park Leisure Centre, has two swimming pools, football pitches, a sports hall and a fitness suite, while Bath Grounds is home to the local cricket and bowls clubs.
Ashby de la Zouch Castle, which dates back to the 12th century, is situated on the outskirts of the town centre and is a regular venue for public events, including outdoor theatre productions in the summer months.
Families at Ashtree Gardens will find a number of well-regarded schools in the local area for primary and secondary-age pupils. These include Ashby Hill Top Primary School, Ashby CE Primary School, Ivanhoe College and Ashby School.
Ashtree Gardens enjoys excellent transport links, with several major roads easily accessible from the development, including the A42 for the M1 in the north and the M42 in the south, the A511 for Burton upon Trent and the A514 for Derby. The nearest railway station is a 20-minute drive away in Burton upon Trent, and from there regular services run to numerous destinations, among them Nottingham, Tamworth, Birmingham, Derby and Sheffield.
For national and international air travel East Midlands Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away via the A42.