Live in Gainsborough Country
The landscape around Sudbury is immortalised in the paintings of one of the UK’s most famous painters; Thomas Gainsborough. Born in Sudbury in 1727, his works of art have made the Suffolk countryside world-famous.
There is no shortage of green space around Sudbury Fields. Listed nature reserve, Great Cornard Country Park lies directly behind the development, less than a mile’s walk, on route passing the Great Cornard historic oak tree.
The other side of town, discover The Croft Watermeadows and Sudbury Common Lands, teaming with wildlife and famous for their stunning sunsets. Not forgetting that Great Cornard itself lies in the Dedham Vale & Stour Valley AONB, 90 sqkm of unspoilt parkland and countryside just waiting to be discovered.
GETTING AROUND
Sudbury is a 1 hour 18 minute commute via train to London Liverpool Street, operated by Greater Anglia trains. Road links via the B1058 and the A133 provide access to Colchester in around 12 minutes and to Colchester in 22 minutes. Great Cornard itself is served by good local bus routes to the surrounding towns and villages.
CLOSE TO TOWN
Sudbury is everything you desire in a local town; picturesque, full of amenities, eye-catching shops and cosy cafes. There are a range of supermarkets; Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Tesco as well as a farmers’ market every Friday on the Market Hill. You’ll find high street favourites alongside independent retailers and the town is home to a beautiful library as well as a heritage centre to delve into local history.
AN ACTIVE LIFE
Suffolk has thousands of acres of parkland to explore. Head to the Stour Valley for stunning walks, cycle paths, kayaking and paddle boarding on the River Stour. Or if you prefer your water a little warmer, Sudbury’s public leisure centre has a 25 metre pool and an active classes timetable with something for everyone.