Meadowcroft by Bellway Homes (North East)

Meadowcroft is well placed for residents to benefit from the leisure opportunities Longframlington and the surrounding areas have to offer.

Cragside - a treasured National Trust site - is just a 10-minute drive away, situated on the outskirts of Rothbury. As a renowned area of historical significance in Morpeth, the site boasts 40 miles of breathtaking scenery comprised of beautiful woodland, rockery, lakes, and flora. Another peaceful oasis is Longframlington Gardens a mile-and-a-half away. With wildlife and stunning natural scenes spread across 12 acres, it is the ideal place to relax.

Morpeth is around 20-minutes' drive away, with highlights including Morpeth Golf Club - a recently renovated 18-hole course set within 130 acres of beautiful countryside - and Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre. Here, visitors can take advantage of the 25-metre swimming pool and fitness classes held at this modern facility. In addition, Northumberland National Park is a local gem, known across the country for its natural beauty.

City centre attractions are easily accessed via the A1 a 45-minute drive away, with the renowned Northumberland coastline 12 miles away.

Meadowcroft is on the periphery of village convenience, with Longframlington boasting a corner store, a butcher, a popular caf?, and two local pubs - both of which serve hearty food - a two-minute walk from the development. With everyday needs taken care of, the nearby market town of Morpeth - 12 miles away - satisfies more comprehensive shopping needs. Featuring a choice of supermarkets and a string of high-street brands, Morpeth also offers a terrific selection of dining on both Bridge Street and Newgate Street, with options including Italian, Thai, and Turkish food.

Flanked by several retail parks, the city of Newcastle covers all shopping and dining needs in excess, with a selection of authentic world food, as well as independent retailers for unique gifts. Look out for weekend markets in Tynemouth, the Ouseburn, and on the Quayside.

Gateshead's Metrocentre is a 33-minute drive away and offers flagship brands, favourite restaurants, and indoor leisure all under one roof.

Young families in Longframlington benefit from being a six-minute drive away from Longhorsley First School and Swarland Primary School. For older children, Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School is a 14-minute drive away - or 36 minutes via public transport - while The Duchess's Community High School is also a 14-minute drive. King Edward VI School in Morpeth is a 19-minute drive away, or 32 minutes via public transport.

Those looking to pursue higher education have two of the country's finest universities in Newcastle and Northumbria, both just over half an hour away in the car or a little over an hour's commute via public transport.

St Mary's Church bus stop - a three-minute walk away - supplies regular routes to Morpeth and Newcastle for easy town and city access. Morpeth train station - 12 miles away - offers national rail connections, with frequent journeys into Newcastle, as well as travel up to Edinburgh, down to London, and even across to Bristol.

The development is just off the A697, which leads north into Scotland, and south intersecting with the A1 after 12 minutes leading to Newcastle and beyond. Alternatively, the A1 can be accessed at Felton - a neighbouring village of Longframlington - just eight minutes' drive away.

Newcastle Airport is a 35-minute drive away and offers a terrific range of flights worldwide.

Acklington (5.9 miles)

Distances are straight line measurements from centre of postcode

Meadowcroft is ideally positioned for residents to enjoy a richly varied lifestyle. Situated within the beautiful semi-rural surroundings of Longframlington, residents benefit from a vibrant village community which easily connects to the local area, including to Morpeth and Rothbury, as well as Newcastle city centre.

This development falls under the administration of Northumberland County Council.