New homes in Market Harborough, a popular market town with great commuter links
The Hawthorns is our latest development of stunning two, three, four and five-bedroom new homes just outside Market Harborough, a market town in Leicestershire with so much to offer. You’ll have excellent town amenities right on your doorstep, peaceful countryside minutes away, and Leicester, Coventry, Peterborough, Northampton and even London all within commuting distance.
Market Harborough is an attractive and sought after place to live, so much so that it was included in the 2023 Sunday Times Best Places to Live list. The quintessential English market town is filled with great independent and high street shops, dining options, essential services and family friendly activities. The town boasts an 800-year-old indoor market, and a train station on the St Pancras line giving you access to the capital in just 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're searching for a brand new energy-efficient home in this fantastic location, The Hawthorns could be the ideal choice for you.
Friendly Market Harborough is a great place to set up home. Situated just 1 mile from The Hawthorns, the historic town centre is awash with shops, restaurants, cafes, and other services including banks, pharmacies and the local museum. There are supermarkets for the weekly shop, and several health services including one just metres from the development. Living in Market Harborough you’ll have everything you need.
Families with children will benefit from several schools nearby, including Farndon Fields Primary School, Little Bowden Primary School, and Welland Park Academy all within walking distance. There are also a number of local nurseries.
There are plenty of ways to stay active in the local area. The Hawthornes is set just across the road from Harborough Leisure Centre which offers a range of activities, Harborough Town Football Club and Market Harborough Rugby Union, with the local golf club just down the road. There are lots of lovely green spaces to explore too, from the beautifully maintained Welland Park in the centre of town, to scenic waterways at nearby Foxton Locks, perfect for a walk or bike ride.
Market Harborough sits close to the intersection of the A6, the A427 and the A508, giving you excellent road access to Leicester, Coventry, Northampton and Peterborough, all of which can be reached in less than an hour by car. Market Harborough train station, just a 6-minute drive from The Hawthorns, operates regular services across the area, including routes to Leicester in just 12 minutes, and routes to London St Pancras in 1 hour 15 minutes.
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