Description
Quakers Walk is a superb new collection of sixty one 1,2,3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes, carefully designed and built by Taylor Wimpey.
In an idyllic location on the northern outskirts of Devizes, Wiltshire, these are state-of-the-art EcoHomes with all the energy saving, climate friendly features you expect, plus a superb internal specification.
About the area
The market town of Devizes has an ancient Castle, and over 500 listed buildings, probably the largest concentration in England. The Kennet & Avon Canal, close to Quakers Walk, boasts the spectacular Caen Hill flight of 29 locks, built in the late 1700s and recently restored. Another town landmark, Wadworth's Brewery, still uses traditional Shire horses to deliver real ale round the area.
There is a range of traditional local shops, a historic indoor market, and all the amenities you need for day-to-day life. Devizes has a renowned comprehensive school and several primary schools, two museums, and a wide range of cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs around the Market Place.
The lovely surrounding countryside offers stately homes, picturesque villages and fantastic walking in stunning scenery.
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Specification
Quakers Walk is a superb new collection of sixty one 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes, carefully designed and built by Taylor Wimpey on land adjoining the Walk, screened by a 35m 'buffer zone' of trees and meadowland.
Quakers Walk originally was an ancient, tree-lined bridleway on the northern outskirts of Devizes in Wiltshire. It is a much-loved local haven of peace and tranquillity, enjoyed by locals and visitors who walk, cycle, exercise their dogs and generally enjoy the leafy, green pathway from the town to the beautiful countryside beyond.
These are state-of-the-art EcoHomes, with all the energy saving, climate friendly features you expect from the country's leading housebuilder, with a superb internal specification.
Low cost housing
A range of 1 and 2 bed apartments and houses are available on the Low cost housing scheme on this development. With prices starting from only £83,584 its a fantastic oppertunity for local residents to buy the home of their dreams. Please contact us for further details
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Leisure facilities
Devizes Leisure Centre, located within a mile of the development, has excellent facilities including a recently refurbished gym, large aerobics studio, activity room, two squash courts, 25 metre swimming pool, paddling pool, sauna, sports hall, crèche, floodlit tennis, basketball and netball courts. A floodlit astro-turf pitch suitable for five-a-side football or hockey is also available.
The local cinema is also located only a short drive away, and with 7 or 8 local restaurants, Devizes offers a range of different cuisines to cater for everyone's tastes.
Devizes has a museum and at the Wharf you will find a museum devoted to the history of the Kennett and Avon Canal. It tells the story of the waterway from 1794 to the present day.
On the Devizes to Marlborough Road there is a golf club (Blacklands) with leisure facilities. There are also leisure facilities within Devizes town itself.
Local shopping
The excellent shops of Devizes town centre are less than a mile away, with Morrisons and Sainsbury's supermarkets just over half a mile. There's a Marks & Spencer too, and a huge range of fresh produce in the historic market.
Schools and education
There are good schools for all ages within walking distance, with Nursteed Community Primary School the nearest at 0.7 miles. The nearest secondary school is Devizes School (0.7 miles), which also has a sixth form.
Coming Soon - St Peter's Church of England Primary School will be opening in 2011 on Quakers Walk.
Nearest schools:
- Devizes School - Secondary (0.7 miles)
- Nursteed Community Primary School (0.7 miles)
- Southbroom CofE Junior School - Primary (0.9 miles)
Transport links
Good communications links connect to Bath, Swindon, and Marlborough. The M4 motorway is approximately 16 miles away, and the nearest railway station is at Melksham, just over 9 miles away.
Nearest station:
Melksham
(7.2 miles)
Health facilities
Apart from excellent walking and cycling country all around, for those who like to keep fit, the nearest swimming pool is in Devizes Leisure Centre, while there is a popular gym, Route 2 Fitness, just half a mile away. The nearest golf course is at Bowood Golf and Country Club.
Driving directions
From the North (Swindon/Avebury/Mildenhall/Hungerford)
Follow the A361 in to Devizes. Continue over two roundabouts into London Road. At the third roundabout continue on the A361 and Quakers Walk will be signposted on the right.
From the East (Tidworth/Upavon/Pewsey)
Follow the A342 until you reach Devizes. At roundabout take the second exit onto Nurseed Road - A342 entering Devizes. At roundabout take the second exit (signposted Swindon A4361). At the next roundabout take the second exit - A361 London Road. Quakers Walk will be signposted on the left.
From the South (Salisbury/Amesbury/West Lavington)
Follow the A360 towards Devizes. At mini-roundabout bear left onto Potterne Road - A360 (Signposted Swindon A361). At Pans Lane continue forward (signposted Through Traffic). At roundabout take the first exit onto Southbroom Road - A360 (Signposted Swindon, Trowbridge). At mini-roundabout turn right onto Estcourt Street - A361 (signposted Swindon). At mini-roundabout bear left onto London Road - A361 (signposted Swindon). Quakers Walk will be signposted on the left.
From the West (Trowbridge/Melksham/Chippenham/Bath)
Follow either the A361 or the A342 towards Devizes, the A342 will lead to the A361 once you have entered Devizes. At mini-roundabout continue forward onto Northgate Street - A361. At Northgate Roundabout turn left onto New Park Street (signposted Through Traffic). At mini-roundabout turn left (signposted Swindon). At mini-roundabout bear left onto London Road - A361. At next roundabout take the first exit onto London Road - A361 (signposted Swindon). Quakers Walk will be signposted on the left.
Opening hours
| Monday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Book an appointment to visit this development online at www.taylorwimpey.co.uk
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Tel: 01380 609389
Site plan
About Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey Plc
Taylor Wimpey develops land into places that people want to call home by creating new and sustainable communities and enhancing local and existing neighbourhoods. We work hard to provide our customers with a stress-free, high quality service whilst focusing on design and build quality. We create places where people aspire to live, work and play.
Our 23 regional businesses in the UK give our operations significant scale and truly national geographic coverage. Each business builds a range of products, from one bedroom apartments and starter homes to large detached family homes.
Other developments from Taylor Wimpey
- Wilkinson Court - Naughton Avenue, Devizes, SN10 (0.8 miles)
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