Shefford by Lagan Homes

Description

Each of the stylish, sophisticated, unique homes at our Shefford development has been carefully planned and designed to offer the ultimate new home living environment. Finished to a high standard, the layout of our homes ensures the best possible use of interior living space.

Shefford is a lively, friendly market town nestled in the heart of the beautiful county of Bedfordshire, with many advantages for those who live there in terms of access to the A1 and M1, by using the newly opened A421 dual carriageway. Rail and bus services are also available within easy reach.

Leisure facilities

Due to it’s delightful position on the banks of the River Hit, the River Flit and the River Ivel, Shefford was once home to Anglo-Saxon and Roman settlers, and has many attractive
historical and even ancient buildings. These include the imposing St Francis’ orphanage situated upon the High Street next to the Holy Roman Catholic Church of St Francis of Assisi and Shefford Porch, a beautiful example of 13th Century tudor craftsmanship.

Shefford was granted it’s Market Charter back in 1225, and still continues the tradition every Friday with a weekly Market and a Farmer’s market which takes place on the second Saturday of each month.

Even the name Shefford is derived from ‘Sheeps Ford’ which stems from it’s sheep market tradition and the ford over the rivers. Shefford is the perfect place to explore local attractions and rural Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and the Milton Keynes area.

The river Hit runs into Shefford from out on the Chalk Hills of the Sharpenhoe Clappers, and is just one of the great features of
exploring the natural area. whether it be riverside, woodland, meadow, lake or lock, there are many walks in and around Shefford, both gentle and invigorating.

Local shopping

Shefford has a thriving shopping centre, a good selection of pubs and restaurants. The town features a large modern Health Centre and Library as well as a range of sporting facilities. In addition a well-known business is the B&T micro brewery, which produces specialist ales. The town holds a weekly street market every Friday and a street fair in October

Schools and education

Education in the town of Shefford is well served by Shefford Lower School, the Robert Bloomfield Middle School and the Samuel Whitbread Community College. All are within walking distance of the development.

Nearest schools:

• Robert Bloomfield Middle School - Primary (0.4 miles) 
• Shefford Lower School - Primary (0.5 miles) 
• Samuel Whitbread Community College - Secondary (0.7 miles) 

Transport links

Shefford is a lively small market town approximately 45 miles north of London. The town is located on the A600, midway between Hitchin in Hertfordshire and Bedford. It also straddles the A507, being a major east/west route between the M1 and the A1(M).

The main A507 road, which is joined by Ivel Road, links through via Henlow to Junction 10 of the A1. In the opposite direction the road joins the A6 to Luton, its airport and the M1. There is easy access to main line railway stations at Arlesey (10 minutes drive), Hitchin (20 minutes drive) and Flitwick (20 minutes drive), providing excellent commuter services into London.

The attractive centres of Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City are approximately six miles away - there are excellent bus services to both – while the major centre of Bedford, with its fast growing business shopping centres and wealth of leisure and entertainment facilities, is some nine miles away to the north-west along the A600. In addition, the Milton Keynes and Stevenage are within half an hour’s journey time.

Opening hours

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About Lagan Homes

Lagan Homes have applied all their experience as part of one of Europe's leading privately owned group of companies to create a carefully researched and meticulously planned development. The aim has been to complement the local environment and create a true sense of community.
Lagan Homes have applied all their experience as part of one of Europe's leading privately owned group of companies to create a carefully researched and meticulously planned development. The aim has been to complement the local environment and create a true sense of community.

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