There’s no shortage of great areas and towns to choose from when moving to Suffolk. In this post, we’ll be discussing some of the many benefits to choosing Stowmarket as your place to settle down.
Benefits of living in Stowmarket
There are many reasons to move to Stowmarket, below are some of the most important to those new to the area.
- Stowmarket’s local high school, Debenham High School has a great reputation and was rated as Good by Ofsted – another reason to settle down and start your family in the town of Stowmarket!
- The local market dates back to the mid-1300s, and continues to run to this day! Every Thursday and Saturday, you can expect to see stalls selling fruit and vegetables, baked goods, seafood and much more.
- The town has a selection of local sports teams, including Stowmarket Cricket Club, Stowmarket Town F.C. and Stowmarket Rugby Club – whether you’re a player yourself, or just enjoy catching a live game, there’s no shortage of sporting activities in the area!
Close to local towns
There’s a variety of local towns and hotspots to visit when living in Stowmarket including Felixstowe, Needham Market and many more! Travelling slightly further can get you to Colchester, Clacton and many other Essex hotspots.
Ipswich
Ipswich, Suffolk’s county town is the largest town in the county, and is home to a rich cultural scene with sporting, music and panto events!
With great local transport in and around the Ipswich area, you’ll have no problem travelling around the many local towns from here!
Bury St. Edmunds
Bury St. Edmunds, also known as Bury, is known for its interesting past, historic buildings and beautiful nature walks. Bury also offers a wide selection of shops, restaurants and cafes, making it a great destination for shopping and dining.
Bury is also the home to the largely popular Greene King IPA – you can even visit their local brewery for a tour, and see how the famous IPA is made!
Great property variety
Whether you’re in the market for a two bedroom property, or a large 4 bedroom family home, there’s plenty to choose from in Stowmarket. At Marks & Mann, we pride ourselves on our wide selection of properties in an even wider range of locations! If you’d like to move to Stowmarket, see what’s available today, or get in touch with our team – we’re available 6 days a week to help you buy your dream home!