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Elegance, in the historic village of Ackworth, is a 7 mile- drive from Wakefield and in perfect commuter distance to Doncaster and Leeds.
It has everything you might need just a short walk or drive away including local supermarkets, shops and restaurants. There is good access to the large towns via public transport. it is also easily accessible by car with the M62 less than 7 miles away and the M1 within 10 miles.
The area is known for its proximity to prestigious schools with Ackworth School and Wakefield independent School both less than 2 miles from the development.
The popular Xscape Yorkshire in Castleford is 7 miles from Elegance and has an indoor ski slope with real snow, cinema, bowling, restaurants and shopping outlets.
Health & Fitness
Fit 4 life half a mile from Elegance offers personal health and fitness training along with exercise classes and a fully equipped gym.
The Hemsworth Sports Centre, 3 miles away, holds fitness classes including Zumba and boot camp. There is a dance studio, outdoor sports grounds and state of the art fitness suite with a range of membership options.
Transport
Ackworth is set aside two main roads – the A683 Wakefield to Doncaster and the A628 Barnsley to Pontefract. it has easy access to the A1, the M62, and the M1 is 10 miles away.
The local train station is in Fitzwilliam, less than 2 miles from Elegance, with Northern rail links to Doncaster, leeds and Sheffield.
Shopping
Just around the corner from Elegance you’ll find the Post office and a convenience store. Many of the surrounding shops are a stroll away from the development and provide locally sourced produce from vegetables to fresh meat and fish. Ackworth Flower Shop sells fresh flowers for every occasion and The Card Gallery has a range of cards and a personalisation service too.
The village Co-op Food is 1-mile away. Next door, you’ll find the family-run Ackworth Garden Centre which includes a gift shop and country garden café with hearty home-made breakfasts, lunches and sweet treats.
Pontefract is a 5-mile drive and has a local market on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a farmer’s market on Fridays. Junction 32 outlet Shopping village in Castleford is 5 miles away off the M62 with a selection of discounted high street and designer brands.
Things To Do
Nostell was built on the site of a medieval priory and has been home to the Winn family for more than 300 years. The National Trust site is 1.6 miles from Elegance with hundreds of acres of parkland to explore as well as the famous rose gardens, an orchard and adventure playground. Fitzwilliam Country Park is less than 1-mile away with open fields and great walking and cycle routes, and a fishing pond. At 0.7 miles, Ackworth library is open six days a week and is a hub for local community-run groups.
The Frog and Moose, less than half a mile away from Elegance, is a family-run pub with a new Mediterranean restaurant called oregano.
Education
Ackworth School, 1.8 miles away, is a boarding and day school for ages up to 18, with Coram house for 2 to 11-year-olds. Wakefield independent School set within the Nostell Priory Estate is 1.5 miles from the development and a day school for 3 to 16-year-olds.
Bell lane Primary School and Mill Dam Junior and infant School are less than 1 mile from Elegance and offer nursery provision for pre-school children. Both received good in latest Ofsted inspections.
Oakfield Park School, 1 mile away, provides secondary educational support to children with learning difficulties and special needs. it has an outstanding rating from Ofsted.
