Our stunning new 2, 3 and 4 bedroom properties for sale in Bushby Leicester make the best of both town and country living and will be a fantastic location for any family home. The A47 is a few minutes away and with easy public transport links, commuters looking for good access into central Leicester will find living in Bushby Fields a breeze
Things to do in Bushby
Bushby itself still retains that feeling of a quaint village and has plenty of local walks and footpaths to keep you outside enjoying the rural scenery. It also has great access to all of the attractions of nearby Leicester. The city has a superb range of different attractions and shopping, including state-of-the-art, award-winning venues including the National Space Centre, Curve, Botanic Gardens and the famed Golden Mile.
The city is famed for the shopping core at its heart, from its 800-year-old market, which is actually one of the biggest in Europe, to the independent boutiques, arcades and eateries of The Lanes and the plentiful high-street stores and restaurants available in the Highcross Shopping Complex.
Transport in and around Bushby
Bushby itself is actually very well connected, with junction 21 onto the M1 and the M69 mortorway nearby and a short 15 minutes’ drive taking you right to the heart of Leicester. This gives you simple travel options around the country, as well a short hop across to some of Leicestershire's most attractive rolling countryside with its many scenic walks and golf courses. Those looking for an outdoors lifestyle will therefore not be disappointed in what this area has to offer.
For those looking for public transport, the 747 bus stops all along Main Street and gives you easy access to a variety of areas on the way into Leicester. If you’re looking for travel further afield, Bushby Fields is around 40 minutes from East Midlands Airport, which flies to 80 destinations across Europe and the rest of the world.
Schools and education in Bushby
If you’re considering one of these new houses for sale in Bushby Leicester and have children, there are plenty of good schools that cater for all ages a few minutes from your front door. For younger children, the likes of Bobblewood nursery, St Luke’s Church of England - which is the catchment school for the area and Ofsted rated Good Fernvale Primary schools are a great choice. For older children, there’s St Paul’s Catholic, the City of Leicester College and a good selection of secondary schools within 15 minutes’ drive.
If you’ve got members of the family looking for higher education then De Montfort University with its varied range of courses and specialisation in Business Studies is less than 15 minutes away too.