Oakside Park

Oakside Park

Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave, Suffolk. IP5 2DS

Location

Oakside Park is conveniently situated at Grange Farm, a popular residential area just 4 miles east of Ipswich Town Centre. The attractive semi-rural environment that borders the location coupled with a good transport infrastructure adds to the development's appeal. Furthermore, the setting also offers a lifestyle that is enriched by its proximity to town, coast and countryside.

Recreation & Leisure

Ipswich is home to a number of entertainment venues including the Regent, Corn Exchange and Film Theatre, which host a wide variety of music performances, theatrical productions and films throughout the year. For those who enjoy outdoor leisure pursuits this part of the country has much to offer, from sailing and water sports to golf and skiing on the nearby artifical ski slope. Keen walkers and cyclists will also revel at the numerous paths and tracks which wind through the beautiful nearby countryside. Furthermore, a number of places of interest are also close to hand, including the National Trust's Orford Ness National Nature Reserve and Sutton Hoo, the latter one of Britain's most important archeological sites.

Transport

The setting for Oakside Park is ideal for those who require a good transport network that connects both motorists and rail travellers to key destinations. Just a short drive away lies the A1214, which provides access to Ipswich Town Centre. Equally as accessible is the A12, a major artery connecting motorists to Colchester and London to the south and much of Suffolk to the north. Rail users are well catered for with frequent services from Ipswich Station to a number of destinations. Colchester can be reached in approximately 20 minutes and London Liverpool Street in around 1 hour 20 minutes. In addition, National Express Coaches operate services from Ipswich to London and Manchester. Just 50 miles distant lies Stansted Airport, one of the UK's busiest airports offering national and international flights to a number of destinations. Furthermore, the proximity of two major ports, Felixstowe and Harwich provides links to Europe.

Local Authority

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Amenities

Grange Farm is host to a selection of amenities to suit day to day needs, which includes a supermarket, library, primary school and a traditional local pub. A little further afield lies Suffolk's county town, Ipswich. This thriving cosmopolitan hub has much to offer even the most discerning visitor including premier shopping facilites, excellent leisure and entertainment venues and a superb collection of restaurants, bars and cafes. Complementing these modern amenities is a wealth of historical landmarks including, The Ancient Hous (1660) and Chrustchurch Mansion (1548) which add to the charm of the town.

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