Elm Lane by Ashwood Homes in Holbeach

Holbeach is a thriving market town located in the heart of the Lincolnshire fens in the district of South Holland.

A number of Roman and Romano-British pottery finds have been made in and about the town.

The town's market charter was awarded in 1252 to Thomas de Moulton, a local baron. All Saints' Church was built in the 14th century and the porch, which was built around 1700, possibly incorporated parts of de Moulton's ruined castle.

Until the beginning of the 17th century, the sea came to within 2 miles of the town and there were severe floods recorded in the 13th and 16th centuries. The land drainage programmes that followed moved the coastline of the Wash to 9 miles away, leaving Holbeach surrounded by acres of reclaimed fertile agricultural land.

Today, the town is home to more than 10,000 residents and its high street boasts a variety of national and local independent retailers. There is also a weekly market on Thursdays.

As well as primary schools, a secondary school and doctors’ surgeries, Holbeach also benefits from a range of other local amenities, including a large playing field which is home to the town’s football team, and numerous active community and social groups covering a wide range of interests.