Bellway - Ivy Hill

Parents, rest assured - you'll have lots of popular options when it comes to choosing schools for your children.

Bacton Primary School is a quick stroll down the road, taking less than 10 minutes. For older children, parents can easily do the school drop-off in the car, with several secondary schools a short drive away.

Interested in further education or an apprenticeship? You'll have one of the country's leading providers, West Suffolk College, nearby.

Ivy Hill is a well-connected neighbourhood, which also has the benefit of countryside living.

Getting onto major roads is a breeze. The A14 is just nine minutes' drive away, which links to Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich in half an hour.

Commuting by public transport is just as effortless; hop on a train at the nearby Elmswell Station for direct routes to London in an hour and 15 minutes. From Stowmarket Station (a quarter of an hour away), you'll be able to catch a train to Ipswich in just 10 minutes, as well as Cambridge, Norwich, Peterborough, and London Liverpool Street - the latter taking just under an hour and a half.

For holidays abroad or work trips taking you across the country, London Stansted Airport is a convenient drive away, taking just over an hour.

Whether you're already an active person or looking to get outside more, it's easy at Ivy Hill. Explore the local walking trails, cycle routes, and picnic spots dotted around the surrounding countryside, and keep the children entertained at one of the several playgrounds and local nature reserves. Local favourites are conveniently just five minutes away in the car. Carter's Meadow Nature Reserve has fields of wildflower meadows and wildlife to spot, while Dandy Corner, just a mile and a half from home, is a popular site for hiking in the area.

Get involved in the community sporting scene, with a football club and bowls club in the village.

Balance this with trips to Stowmarket's vibrant town centre, with historical sites, cinemas, gyms, leisure centres, and a state-of-the-art music venue to get your town-life fix.

You'll be able to nip out for a pint of milk or run errands easily here, with a short walk taking you to village amenities like a post office, convenience store, GP surgery, and a pub, with The Bull Inn a local favourite.

Take a trip to EmZo, a Suffolk gem which has an extensive collection of gifts, crafts, jewellery, accessories, homewares and much more - whether treating yourself or shopping for a loved one. Plus, meet with a friend at its quaint in-store cafe for a coffee and cake catch-up.

Down the road, Stowmarket has a historic shopping centre at the heart of its retail scene. Home to a unique blend of national retail favourites, independent stores, and traditional street markets selling local produce, you'll have a full day of retail therapy ahead. Take a break at one of the charming pavement cafes and or get together at the tempting family restaurants. Plus, the town centre has free Wi-Fi.