Schools in for buyers at Wixams

For many parents, being in the catchment area of a top school is a key consideration when buying a new home. Anxious to ensure their children have access to a decent education, parents look for a safe neighbourhood with a good school, often within walking distance of their new home.

In many cases this comes at a premium with some families priced out of the catchment area, unlike homes at Lake View in Bedfordshire which are soon to benefit from a new school designed specifically for those living on the Wixams development. Here properties by Bloor Homes South Midlands start from just £123,750 providing a more affordable option for parents to be within walking distance of an exemplary new school.

Lakeview School has been designed to take into account the ‘Every Child Matters’ agenda, especially Healthy Schools, the need for sustainable schools and provision for extended schools.

Headteacher Susan Vint explains; “Our philosophy is to maximize the potential for outdoor education and with this in mind we have structured each classroom to incorporate a grass area to be used for planting and exploration in all weathers as well as two hard place spaces and a field with adjacent woodland teaching area. There is also an exciting learning centre which will initially include ICT facilities, an interactive library as well as an arts centre.”

“Class sizes are small and will be opened in two phases. The first will be opening in September this year for children aged 3 to 7 years. The second phase will open the following year accepting children up to 9 years of age.”

Lake View comprises 83 units, varying from 2-5 bedroom homes, each with parking and private gardens. Spanning the north-east perimeter of the site lies Elstow village lake, which many of the development’s homes look onto. Lake View will be the first of four new community villages proposed for Wixams, a unique and sustainable new township built within Elstow. Wixams will have its own employment area, health service, leisure and recreations areas, transport links and community centre.

The properties at Lake View provide a variety of living configurations to suit every purchaser. The 4 bedroom ‘Fencott’ features a large lounge, open plan kitchen / dining room, study and a unique garden room all on the ground floor. ‘The Worsley’, a 5 bedroom home, features its living space over three storey’s. The property boasts large separate kitchen, lounge and dining rooms on the ground floor alongside a study, with a master bedroom and ensuite on the first floor along with three further bedrooms. The second floor then features a play room, storage area, shower room and fifth bedroom.

Despite its attractive historic backdrop, the Wixams community will be ideal for modern living. The location of the village, surrounded by countryside and just over 10 miles from both the M1 and A1, makes it perfect for families and commuters alike. Additionally nearby Bedford station provides a direct service to London St Pancras in 40 minutes.

Prices at Lake View start from £123,750. For further information visit Bloorhomes.com .