Allison Homes East Midlands, Finney Meadows

A home at Finney Meadows puts a great range of amenities nearby. The Shepshed town centre is a five-minute drive away and offers a choice of supermarkets, complemented by various local shops and services. Essentials like a post office, health centre, dental surgeries and local pharmacies can also be found.

There are several cafés and restaurants to choose from, such as Café Leos and Livios Italian. Alternatively, nearby local pubs include The Horse and the Railway Hotel, which are both within walking distance of the development.

For those who love the outdoors, there are several parks, playing fields and recreation grounds that are perfect for sports and family fun. To get a little closer to nature, the Shepshed and Charnwood Lodge Nature Reserves are easily reached, while the 6.8-mile circular walk around the nearby Blackbrook Reservoir makes a wonderful escape.

Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy close proximity to the leisure centre in neighbouring Loughborough, which can be reached in 12 minutes by car. Here you'll find swimming pools, a gym and a range of group exercise classes.

Loughborough also plays home to some great shopping, with a mix of high-street favourites, independent boutiques and a vibrant market selling fresh local produce, unique crafts and much more.

When it comes to entertainment, there is plenty for the whole family. You can catch all the latest films at the town's multi-screen cinema, while the Town Hall hosts a variety of music and stage shows. Alternatively, the annual Loughborough Fair transforms the town centre with thrilling rides and attractions.

Finney Meadow's is also perfectly positioned to make the most of Shepshed's great local schools with Oxley, Newcroft and St Winefride’s primary schools all within a five-minute drive. Nearby Iveshead School caters for secondary students and the esteemed Loughborough University provides excellent tertiary education.

All this is easily accessed via Finney Meadows' outstanding transport links. By road, close proximity to Junction 23 of the M1 ensures easy access to Leicester, Derby and Nottingham. Alternatively, the A512 takes you to Loughborough Station in just 14 minutes, where you can catch direct rail services to major cities including Sheffield and London. For international travel, East Midlands Airport can be reached in 11 minutes and offers flights to over 80 cities across Europe and beyond.

With all this and more to discover, Finney Meadows has so much to offer for families and first-time buyers looking for the perfect place to enjoy the best of modern life.