1887
From £199,000 to £250,000New Homes in off The Mall, Swindon
Developed by
Taylor Wimpey Homes
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1887 - Old Town, Swindon
Set in the old heart of Swindon, with its curiosity shop charm, but close to all the modern amenities of new town, with the Marlborough Downs, Savernake Forest and Cotswolds further afield...
About the area
1887 - Old Town, Swindon
Set in the old heart of Swindon, with its curiosity shop charm, but close to all the modern amenities of new town, with the Marlborough Downs, Savernake Forest and Cotswolds further afield...
Specification
Stylish traditional living with modern benefitsTaylor Wimpey's beautiful 1887 development offers a stunning selection of 2 and 3 bedroom homes in a tranquil setting, close to the heart of Old Town Swindon.
Old Town's lovely mix of quiet courtyards and alleyways leading to traditional shops, stylish cafés, bars and boutiques means 1887 really is an idyllic place to live and play.
The sales information centre is now open! Book an appointment online or call us on 0845 026 5666 and find out how you could secure your dream home today.
Taylor Wimpey homes are renowned for their high standard of build quality and are regular winners of NHBC Quality Awards. Our homes are expertly designed to provide an efficient layout of floor space, giving great value for money. Our wide range of options and extras gives you a great opportunity to personalise your new home.
Directions
J16 M4 follow signs for Swindon, at Mannington Roundabout turn right, go past Carphone Warehouse and under the bridge, at next roundabout take the second exit.
Go straight over the next two mini roundabouts onto Kingshill Road. At the roundabout at the top of the hill take the second exit (right) onto Okus Road. 1887 can be found directly on your left hand side.
By train a 15-20 minute walk from Swindon Railway Station through the town centre and up Escott Hill or Victoria Hill and along Bath Road to Okus Road and 1887.
Shopping
The everyday purchase. The big weekly shop. The occasional treat. Swindon has outlets which cater for all of them. Old Town with its oh-so-collectibles. The Town Centre with its big brand Brunel and Parade shopping centres. A shopaholic’s dream, Swindon Designer Outlet, in the unique setting of the Great Western Railway Works, offers the labels you love, reduced by up to 50%! Stores include Ted Baker, Hobbs, Timberland, Charles Tyrwhitt, Marks and Spencer Outlet, Gap Outlet, Phase Eight, Tommy Hilfiger and many more. You’ll buy into all of them.Leisure
Handily situated in Old Town, Broome Manor Golf & Gym Complex offers a championship standard 18-hole course, 9-hole course, driving range, gym and Fairways Bar and Restaurant. Or keep active at nearby Croft Sports Centre, with everything from fitness classes and outdoor pitches to squash courts and line dancing. The 260 acres of Lydiard House & Park provides something for everyone with family barbecues, a children’s play area, the Palladian house with museum and art gallery, restored 18th Century walled garden, summer festivals and open-air theatre. Plus... Planet Pursuits has paintball, quad biking and clay pigeons. Clearprop Microlights offers flying lessons. Or try the Ridge climbing wall at the Link Centre.Voted ‘Swindon’s favourite place’ in 2003, Coate Water is a great place for boating, fishing, mini golf, picnics, barbecues and walks, with its own paddling pool and miniature railway. At Swindon you are ideally placed to explore Banbury Castle Country Park with its unspoilt countryside and spectacular views across the Marlborough Downs. No less than six horses were carved into the native Wiltshire chalk by our ancestors, with the oldest being the original White Horse at Uffington. Or take in the brooding monoliths of Avebury’s Stone Circle, sentinels of the landscape since they were first set in place at least 4,000 years ago. The location too of Silbury Hill, the largest man-made mound in Europe.
Explore the wonderful Town Gardens a picturesque town park, with formal gardens, aviary, play area, tennis courts and cafe. Concerts take place in the bowl and bandstand during the Summer, as well as the annual Asian Mela Festival. The Town Gardens are open dawn to dusk daily
Education
With over 50 state primary, and a dozen state secondary schools within the Swindon area, education is clearly top of the agenda here. Swindon College and New College also offer A level and NVQ courses. Private schools include the Pinewood and Prior Park primaries inside the town, and Marlborough College just outside.Transport
TrainsSwindon train station is situated in Station Road, about 5 minutes walk from the town centre, and 2 minutes walk to Swindon Bus Station. Trains to London are frequent and take approximately 1 hour. The station also serves Bristol, Chippenham and Bath Spa.
Buses
Swindon Bus Station is located in the town centre, just off Fleming Way. 2 minutes walk to Swindon Train Station. It is served by Thamesdown Transport and Stagecoach, as well as National Express.
Park & Ride
Swindon Town Centre and Old Town are served by two park and ride schemes - one in south Swindon, one in north Swindon, with buses running every 12 minutes.
Taxis
The major taxi rank in Swindon Town Centre is at the Train Station, with taxis also waiting in Regents Circus opposite the main library. Swindon’s major taxi firm is V Cars.
Health
The Great Western Hospital is nearby and easily accessible with regular bus services Telephone: 01793 604020
Old Town Surgery is placed in Bath Road in Old Town which is a short walk away Telephone: 01793 616057
The Euro Dental Practice is to be found in Bath Road, Old Town Telephone: 01793 522120
The local Dental Helpline - 0845 7581926
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Whatever new home you choose, you'll be choosing quality with Taylor Wimpey. But the beauty of buying with us is choosing for yourself all the crucial details from our styling options range, that turn a house into a home. From door handles to kitchen units, you can choose from a range of high-quality fixtures and finishes, adding those final touches that make a home truly yours.
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Responsible urban planning is essential to Taylor Wimpey. Whether it's planning our developments around open space for everyone to enjoy, providing safe cycle and pedestrian paths or organising car-pooling initiatives, we're scrupulous about providing developments that can match the lifestyle our customers want to live.
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