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Situated within the picturesque market town of Beccles, Barsham Vale offers the beauty of rural living alongside the convenience and facilities that you would expect in a thriving market town.

Located between the famous Suffolk Heritage Coast to the East, the Norfolk Broads National Park to the West and within 20 miles of the cosmopolitan city of Norwich, Beccles is enviably located. Residents at Barsham Vale will be perfectly positioned to enjoy idyllic country living with the vibrancy of the city and the splendour of the coast and broads all within easy reach.

Beccles offers a range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as its own train station with direct connections to Norwich and Ipswich. The town centre boasts a unique blend of national and independent retailers, with a range of family run specialist stores and national chains that provide a variety of products. The towns market, held on Fridays, offers fresh local produce from the region whilst a selection of large supermarkets and smaller stores cater for all your grocery and household needs.

For young families, Beccles has a variety of schools covering all key stages, including playgroups and nurseries. Further education facilities can be found in Lowestoft, Norwich and Ipswich, all easily reached by road or rail. There is an abundance of leisure and dining opportunities including modern bars, international cuisine and many hostelries, both in the town and across the local area. There are also plenty of takeaway restaurants to cater for a variety of taste buds. Entertainment in the town includes the Beccles Public Hall & Theatre which hosts a variety of events including live music, theatre and comedy nights. Nothing beats swimming outdoors and the Beccles Lido offers a 30 metre pool alongside separate toddler and paddling pools, all heated to 27°C. There are also plenty of sports clubs including football, cricket, bowls and fishing.

Everything you could want for a great lifestyle is all close to home. Beccles enjoys great road and rail connections and is easily accessed. For work or pleasure, Norwich is a 43 minute rail journey away and boasts a vast array of cultural and entertainment venues including the medieval Norwich Cathedral, the Chapelfield and Castle Mall shopping centres, multiplex cinema and live theatre and a huge choice of places to wine and dine. Head south to Ipswich and the rejuvenated Waterfront Marina offers alfresco dining, lively bars and lots of family friendly restaurant chains all within walking distance of the rail station. Trains from Beccles to Ipswich also connect with the main line to London Liverpool Street offering journey times of under 3 hours into the capital.