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Bellway - Riverbrook Place, RH10

Development info

• Site plan

A development of new homes in Crawley, situated to the north east of the town centre and just a short drive from Gatwick Airport. Riverbrook Place forms part of the wider Forge Wood community and sits at the edge of woodland and open countryside. It will appeal to families, drawn by good local schools and amenities, as well as to those working in Crawley, at Gatwick Airport, or in central London.

Leisure

This development is in a prime location for leisure, entertainment, and culture. Riverbrook Place benefits from a surrounding of outstanding natural beauty - Surrey Hills and High Weald are under half an hour away in the car, while South Downs National Park is around 18 miles south. Tilgate Park is an 11-minute drive away and offers a great family day out, with woods, lakes, a nature centre, and a play area. K2 Crawley is under five miles away, offering an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gym, a climbing wall, and sporting facilities for classes and clubs. Crawley also offers a popular multi-screen cinema, a bowling alley, and a performing arts theatre. London - just 30 minutes on the train from Gatwick Airport - offers world-famous culture and heritage, while Brighton and Horsham are easily accessible from Three Bridges train station in Crawley and provide excellent leisure - Brighton Beach is one of the most lively and best catered beaches on the south coast.

Education

With Forge Wood Primary School, a four-minute walk away from the development, and The Gatwick School, a 16-minute walk, children of all ages are catered for nearby. Milton Mount County Primary School and Northgate Primary School are both a six-minute drive away, and Copthorne Preparatory School is just over four miles away. Hazelwick School and Oriel High School can both be reached within an eight-minute drive of the development. For those interested in pursuing higher education, London offers a wealth of prestigious universities, while the University of Brighton and the University of Surrey, in Guildford, are both around a 40-minute drive away.

Shopping

There are several well-known supermarket brands within a five-minute drive for everyday essentials, while Crawley offers a wide range of high-street shopping - just three miles away. County Oak Retail Park and County Mall Shopping Centre are both a seven-minute drive away and offer comprehensive shopping, favourite chain restaurants, plus a selection of independent boutiques, caf?s, and eateries. Acorn retail park can be reached in just over 20 minutes by public transport and provides several large shopping outlets. Heathy Farm pub offers a quaint 500-year-old pub with original beams and fireplaces - just 11 minutes' walk away. Parsons Pig is also an 11-minute walk away and serves hearty pub food in a traditional bar, while Greyhound Crawley offers conventional public house surroundings with delicious Indian cuisine on top of a pub menu. Horsham is a 23-minute drive away and offers terrific shopping, with many major flagship stores, unique fashion outlets, and a selection of caf?s and restaurants. Brighton - a 40-minute drive away - presents some of the best independent shopping and dining in the country, with many distinctive outlets making for a truly individual shopping experience.

Transport

Riverbrook Place is served by excellent transport links, offering quick and regular access into Crawley and central London. Forge Wood bus stop is a minute's walk away and provides regular routes to Gatwick Airport in eight minutes. The development is a six-minute drive from the M23 and a 15-minute drive from the M25. Three Bridges train station is two miles south of the development and Gatwick Airport train station lies just over two miles north, both offering regular access to Brighton and London Victoria - the Gatwick Express service runs every 30 minutes direct between Gatwick and London Victoria. Tube services offer connectivity to the wider city from London Victoria. Gatwick Airport is around three and a half miles away and offers direct flights to over 70 countries worldwide.

Directions

Riverbrook Place is located on Steers Lane in Crawley, just a short drive from Gatwick Airport. There are five train stations within 10 minutes' drive - Three Bridges, Crawley and Ifield to the south, Horley and Gatwick Airport to the north. Journey times are around 40 minutes from Three Bridges to London Victoria and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria. Major roads easily accessible from the development include the M23, the A264 and the M25. Gatwick Airport is five minutes away by car via the A23.