Show homes open in Bedfordshire market town

Purchasers looking for a new home in a market town can see just what it’s like to live in one of Bloor Homes’ stunning new properties following the opening of the show homes at its Shefford Leys development. Located in the market town of Shefford in Bedfordshire, the development is ideally situated for commuters.

Finished to the excellent specification for which Bloor is renowned, the four bedroom Rearsby and three bedroom Arden show homes are now available for viewing.

Vanessa Macnee, Sales Director of Bloor Homes comments: “'It can be difficult for people to visualise living in a brand new home. We work closely with our interior designers to create show homes which demonstrate to prospective buyers how decorations and furnishings can really make the most of the available space and create a stunning family home.”

The three bedroom Arden, features a large lounge, open plan kitchen / dining area with French doors leading to the rear garden, as well as a utility and cloakroom. Upstairs, the master bedroom benefits from both fitted wardrobes and en-suite facilities. Two further bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the first floor accommodation.

For larger families the four bedroom Rearsby, with its flexible layout, will meet their needs for space. Priced from £375,000, this detached home boasts a spacious lounge with French doors leading to the rear garden, kitchen with family area, a separate dining room, a study, utility room and cloakroom. Upstairs, the master bedroom includes wardrobes and en-suite. There are three further bedrooms, one with en-suite, as well as a family bathroom.

Bedfordshire is an ideal location for commuters, who need fast links into London during the week but want to relax and enjoy the countryside at the weekends. Shefford offers a market town location for those looking to move out of urban areas into more idyllic surroundings without sacrificing the benefits of living in a city, such as being so close to amenities.

The name Shefford derives from the name 'Sheeps Ford', a point where in the distant past shepherds found it was the easiest place to cross the river with their flocks. In 1225 a Charter was granted to hold a market at the settlement by the sheep ford thus establishing this tiny hamlet as a market town. This tradition has continued to this day with the market being held every Friday.

The area is perfect for growing families as the lower, middle and upper schools are all within walking distance of the town centre. For the active weekender, the Beadlow Manor Golf course boasts two 18 hole courses set in 300 acres of tree lined parklands. Whilst Bellote Meadow and Chicksands Wood are ideal for a long country walks on a Sunday afternoon.

The retailers in Shefford range from independently owned shops to well-known high street names. There are many gastro pubs, restaurants and takeaway facilities here with The Banks & Taylor Micro-brewery offering fine ales which are served in one of its own pubs in the town.

Situated midway between the A1 and the M1 within easy reach of Hitchin and Bedford, Shefford is surrounded by beautiful open countryside but is within easy commuting distance of central London. Regular services from Biggleswade to London King’s Cross take around 45 minutes.

Prices at Shefford Leys start from £265,000 for a three bedroom home. For further sales information, visit bloorhomes.com.