St John's Park, Marlborough, Wiltshire
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Marlborough in Wiltshire is graced by many beautifully conserved historic buildings. Just east of the town is Crest Nicholson's St John's park. it's proximity to the town centre and the area's well regarded schools makes St John's Park a particularly good choice for families and the breathtaking countryside surrounding Marlborough willl appeal to every discerning buyer.
Location
Each has its own special character and reasons to visit
The A4, once the coach road, links Marlborough to Hungerford and Newbury. Each has its own special character and reasons to visit. Hungerford is well known for its antique shops, and the restored Kennet and Avon Canal, which provides enjoyment for many, in boats or on the tow-path.
Newbury is a market town that has evolved into a modern hub for business and shopping. The pedestrianised centre has over three hundred shops as well as many of the national brand leaders, including three major supermarkets. It is also home to the famous Newbury Racecourse.
To the north is Swindon, which offers all the amenities of a major centre. Its history is visible in the pretty Victorian parks and traditional architecture of the old town, but it too has a thriving town centre with all the shops, sports and leisure facilities, bars and restaurants you could wish for.
At St John's Park, you can catch a local bus literally at the end of the road to take you into town. The nearest train station is Bedwyn, about four miles away, where you can commute to London Paddington in about 1 hour 15 minutes, Newbury in 17 minutes and Reading in 40 minutes.
From Marlborough, the M4 is accessible via the A346 at junction 15; then you are on the road to Reading, London, Heathrow, the M25, Bristol, Bath and Wales.
Lifestyle
Modern amenities sit comfortably alongside the older attractions
Situated approximately halfway between London and Bristol, Marlborough earned much of its prosperity over the centuries as a staging post on the coaching route. Today the town still wears an air of affluence and is renowned for its high quality shops.
Many picturesque red brick buildings line the High Street. It is dominated by the splendid Town Hall, which, dating from 1902 is one of the newer additions to the town. More ancient examples include the 15th century St Peter's Church and the 17th century Merchant's House. Other famous features include the prestigious Marlborough College, one of the country's leading public schools.
With this very 'English' character, Marlborough is a popular tourist destination. Yet, far from being a museum piece, it is also a thriving and attractive place to live. Modern amenities sit comfortably alongside the older attractions. You can go out for a pizza or a cappuccino, shop for food at Waitrose or Marks and Spencer, exercise at the Leisure Centre and browse at the twice-weekly market. And you don't have to be a tourist to indulge in the temptations of the famous Polly Tea Rooms, said to be the finest in England.
If you have a family, local education will naturally be a high priority. In addition to Marlborough College, there are many other schools, primary and secondary, within a few miles of St John's Park.
Miles of glorious countryside radiate from Marlborough. Just to the south is Savernake Forest, privately owned but open to public and a haven for wildlife. Running through the middle of the forest is Capability Brown's 'Grand Avenue' of beech trees. Dotted all over this ancient landscape are many other fascinating attractions, some natural and some man-made. They include Avebury Stone Circle, the Wiltshire Downs, the Vale of the White Horse, and the Ridgeway trail; as well as windmills, manor houses, castles and chapels. For connoisseurs of the English countryside, this area is truly outstanding.