Bovis Homes - The Atrium, NN6

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This exciting new development is on the edge of the pretty Northamptonshire village of Overstone, less than 8 miles from the thriving county town of Northampton and within easy reach of the M1. The village has its own shop and primary school and there's a supermarket just 1 mile away.

• Tree lined avenues

• Woodland walks, open spaces and children's play areas on your doorstep!
• Located on the edge of the pretty village of Overstone
• Just 8 miles from Northampton and 27 miles from Milton Keynes
• Overstone Primary School is just half a mile away!

Getting around

The Atrium is just off from the A43 which links to the A45 and Northampton. Go south on the A45, or take the M1 for Milton Keynes, 26 miles away. Head north on the A43 for Kettering 10 miles away where you can join junction 8 of the A14 for the Midlands and Cambridge. Trains run from Northampton, 9 miles away, to Coventry, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and it's just an hour by rail to London Euston. It's about 10 miles to both Kettering and Wellingborough train stations, from where services run to London St Pancras, taking under an hour and to Luton Airport.

A trip to the shops

Overstone has its own village store with post office, groceries and off licence. For supermarket shopping Aldi is close by. It's only a 10-minute drive to both The Weston Favell Shopping Centre and the popular Beckworth Emporium known for its local produce. Northampton is one of the largest market towns in England and one of the country's top ten shopping destinations. Its vibrant centre boasts the Victorian Centre, packed with big brand names as well as the Grosvenor offering more well-known retailers. The Old Market Square hosts an array of colourful markets throughout the year and the out-of-town St James and Riverside Retail Parks provide further choice.

Education

Overstone Primary School is just half a mile from The Atrium and takes children aged from 4 to 11 years. For senior pupils Moulton School and Science College with sixth form is only 2.2 miles away, and Weston Favell Academy and Sixth Form, is 3.6 miles away, both catering for students aged from 11 to 18. Northampton College is only 3.5 miles away and provides a range of courses and apprenticeships for students and adults. The town also has its own University for under and post-graduates. There are several independent prep schools in the area, including Overstone Park School, less than 1 mile away, Pitsford School, 4.3 miles away and Bosworth Independent College.

Taking time out

There's a village hall and cricket club in Overstone and within a 5-minute drive you've a choice of pubs and restaurants. The award-winning Miller & Carter Steakhouse is within walking distance, at just 1 mile away. The pretty Elliott Park is a 16-minute walk and the scenic Sywell Country Park is less than 4 miles away. Peaceful Pitsford Water, 3.6 miles away, combines woodland, wildlife and meadows with water park activities including fishing, cycling, walking and water sports.

The nearby River Nene is also popular with anglers and narrowboaters. Head to Northampton for lively events, entertainment, eating and nightlife venues. The town offers leisure centres, theatres, cinemas and major rugby, football and cricket clubs. Go horseracing at Towcester, 17 miles away, or watch motor racing at Silverstone, 22 miles away.

Education

Overstone Primary School is just half a mile from The Atrium and takes children aged from 4 to 11 years. For senior pupils Moulton School and Science College with sixth form is only 2.2 miles away, and Weston Favell Academy and Sixth Form, is 3.6 miles away, both catering for students aged from 11 to 18. Northampton College is only 3.5 miles away and provides a range of courses and apprenticeships for students and adults. The town also has its own University for under and post-graduates. There are several independent prep schools in the area, including Overstone Park School, less than 1 mile away, Pitsford School, 4.3 miles away and Bosworth Independent College.