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Your new home will be close to open countryside, yet it is only a short walk to the popular village shops, and a few miles from Mansfield and neighbouring cities Derby and Nottingham. Green fields to the left and amenities to the right. This is South Normanton, where you can wander through the picturesque Derbyshire countryside one minute, and then browse through designer shops at East Midlands Designer Outlet the next. You also have big names like Aldi, Tesco and Co-op, smaller independent shops, pubs & restaurants and a GP surgery close by. There are several schools nearby, and plenty to keep everyone entertained and places to burn off energy, from playing fields to the Progression gym. This part of the world is fantastic, but there will be times when you’ll want to head a bit further out. Mansfield is just 8 miles away, giving you easy access to even more shops, pubs, restaurants, and other attractions like the art gallery, museum and theatre. If you want an adrenalin rush, Alton Towers is around 38 miles away, while Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park is even closer – just 22 miles away. For something more serene, escape to the beautiful Peak District National Park – you can be there in about 45 minutes by car.

Everything you need and plenty you want. Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, has everything you need, but there is lots to do further afield too, especially if you love to explore. If the great outdoors is right up your street, you have easy access to the Peak District National Park, but for those waiting a faster pace and shopping you are well placed with Derby, Sheffield and Nottingham within an hour’s drive.

We aren’t sure what will impress you the most – the backdrop of rolling fields and stunning views – or our high-specification, stylish homes with flexible spaces to socialise, dine and relax. The countryside isn’t the only thing on your doorstep, it’s a short walk to the local shops, pubs and restaurants, and a few minutes’ drive to the A1 and Goldthorpe Train Station. Torn between living closer to Barnsley, Rotherham or Doncaster? When you move to Iris, you will be in between all three, giving you the very best of town and country living.

Thoresby Vale, Edwinstowe, provides an opportunity to live an enviable lifestyle. One that delivers convenience, nature and sustainability. There is plenty on offer here, with Edwinstowe village less than a mile from home. There’s a butcher, baker, newsagent, and Co-op Food store, together with parks and play areas. Living close to here also comes with a special anecdote to tell your family and friends: Legend has it, Robin Hood married Maid Marian in St Mary’s Church. Beyond Edwinstowe, Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre is a mile away, with 1,000 acres of historic forest to be explored. Keep your walking boots on for Ollerton Pit Wood Nature Reserve (3 miles) and Vicar Water Country Park (5 miles). Shopaholics will love being just over 30 minutes’ drive from Designer Outlet East Midlands, while movie buffs can be tucking into their popcorn at Odeon Mansfield in under 30 minutes. Your contemporary, design-led home is within walking distance to the heart of Edwinstowe, from where you can catch a bus into Mansfield and Nottingham among other great locations. Prefer to drive yourself? The A6075 will take you straight into Mansfield in about 20 minutes and you can reach Nottingham in 45 minutes. For train travel, the nearest station is Mansfield Woodhouse (7 miles) or head to Mansfield’s main station (9 miles) for a wider range of services.

This brand new community has it all. Shops, restaurants, leisure & community facilities, a hotel, and a primary school. What further sets it apart is the abundance of nature. You’ll surrounded by woodlands, lakes and open spaces. Then you’ve got Ulley Country Park (4 miles) and Rother Valley Country Park (6 miles) to explore further. The shopaholics among you will love that you can drive to Boundary Outlet Sheffield in just five minutes. For live entertainment, you’ll find famous comedians, music artists and sporting events at the Utilita Arena Sheffield. There are many other cultural and historic attractions to tick off your list too. Conisbrough Castle (12 miles), Kelham Island Museum and the Millennium Gallery (both 6 miles) are just some of them. Got any young thrill-seekers in the family? They (and you) will appreciate being just over 5 miles from Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park. Your contemporary, design-led new home is less than three miles to J33 of the M1, connecting you to Leeds and Nottingham in about one hour. Heading into Rotherham town centre? You can drive yourself in 12 minutes or be in Sheffield city centre in 18 minutes. Or simply hop on the bus from Waverley to reach both. For train travel you have a choice. Rotherham Central or Sheffield Train Station – both are just a 13-minute drive.