Bellway - The Willows

<p>Ancaster Church of England Primary School is just an eight-minute walk from the development, and this is one of several education centres in the local area. Other excellent schools are found in Grantham, with travel times around 20 minutes to Walton Academy. Parents interested in sending their children to grammar schools have The King's Grammar School and Carre's Grammar School, both reachable within 15 minutes' drive.</p> <p>The closest university to the development is the University of Lincoln, just over 30 minutes away by car. Other options within an hour's drive include University Centre Peterborough and Nottingham Trent University.</p>

<p>The B6403 runs close to the development, giving residents here easy access to the A17. From here, motorists can easily reach Newark, or bypass the town and join the M1 via the A617. Ideal for commuters, Ancaster's railway station is just a three-minute drive from The Willows, or an 18-minute walk, with regular services departing to key destinations, including Nottingham, Grantham, and Skegness. Connections at Grantham mean that London is easily reachable via train.</p>

<p>Ancaster's rural location in Lincolnshire means that there are plenty of walking and cycling routes found locally; there is even a local walking group for community-centred fun. Two nature reserves, Ancaster Valley and Moor Closes, are also found nearby, and these are excellent places to explore. Maintained by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, these areas are homes to various wildlife and fauna. For those keen on sport with an active social scene, Ancaster Sports and Social Club is a 9-minute walk away, and hosts weekly coffee mornings for the local community to get together. Ancaster Athletic Football Club is also based here, ideal for those looking to keep fit. </p> <p>For indoor pursuits, the out-of-town park close to Ancaster features ten-pin bowling, laser tag, and go karting. Grantham, Sleaford, and Newark are all within a half-hour drive, and these more prominent areas feature further leisure opportunities for homeowners.</p>

<p>Ancaster's town centre is just a few minutes' walk from The Willows, and independent stores are found in abundance here. A Post Office, butchers, grocery store, and convenience chain can all be reached on foot, with further retail opportunities available in nearby destinations. Notably, Ancaster Butchers is locally renowned and is just seven minutes' walk from the homes.</p> <p>Grantham is home to The George Shopping Centre, and this sub features well-known brands and high street stores, making it ideal for shoppers from The Willows. This centre is just a 15-minute drive from the development, and this ensures that everything is within reach of homebuyers in Ancaster.</p>