LOCATION
Trimley St Mary benefits from a village shop with post office, hairdressers, children’s day nursery, a pub, two takeaways, church and a village hall hosting a range of recreational classes. Thurmans Grove is ideal for families due to its close proximity to schooling; the village’s primary school is a stone’s throw from the development and Felixstowe Academy secondary school is only 1 mile away.
The neighbouring village of Trimley St Martin is a short walk from Thurmans Grove, also offering a range of everyday amenities including a farm shop and garden centre, butchers, a pub and a sports and social club. For commuters, Trimley St Mary’s train station is just over half a mile from Thurmans Grove and offers hourly trains to Ipswich and Felixstowe, with journey times from 20 minutes and 3 minutes respectively.
The A14 can be reached by car in less than 5 minutes, providing easy access to Ipswich and the A12. A regular bus service runs from Trimley St Mary to Felixstowe. Trimley St Mary is surrounded by beautiful landscapes featuring walking routes; the Landguard Peninsula and Felixstowe Town Circular Walk, and the Trimley Marshes Circular Walk, a 6 mile loop around one of the best wildlife sites in the county.
The popular seaside town of Felixstowe is less than 2 miles away and boasts a wide range of retail and leisure facilities. Alongside the weekly market, Felixstowe offers boutiques, independent shops and high street brands, such as Marks & Spencer, Boots and W H Smith. With extensive beaches, arcades, a cinema, leisure centre and range of cafés, pubs and restaurants, Felixstowe has something for all the family to enjoy.
Further afield, Ipswich city centre can be reached by car in just 17 minutes. The county town of Suffolk boasts a huge variety of things to do, from picturesque parks to galleries, theatres and a stunning marina featuring restaurants, bars and eateries.