Development details: The Acorns development is based to the west of Birmingham just 6.5 miles from the city centre. All the homes are built to Code 3 of the Government’s standard for sustainability, complete with energy saving appliances and environmental design features.
These include roof mounted solar heating panels, the latest condensing boilers, energy saving lighting, double glazing and insulated walls, cycle storage and rainwater harvesting. Buyers can benefit from Keepmoat Homes’ Go Ahead scheme, which enables eligible buyers to own 100% of the property for just 80% of the purchase price.
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ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT

Education
Local primary schools in the area include: Stanville Primary School (0.4m), Blakenhale Junior School (0.5m), Lyndon Green Junior School (0.5m), Brays School (0.8m) St Thomas More Primary School (0.9 m) and Yardley Infant /Primary School (1.2m) Nearby secondary schools include King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy (0.3m), Cockshut Hill Technology College (0.4m), Lyndon School and Humanities College (1.1m) and The International School and Community College (2.1m) There are four universities in and around the Birmingham area. The University of Birmingham, Aston University, Birmingham City University and Newman University College are all accessible from the development.

Leisure
There is plenty to see and do in and around Sheldon.  The development is just a stones throw from Sheldon Country Park, a 300 acre site with areas of woodland, grassland and wetlands. The park is also home to Old Rectory Farm which offers a great day out for children and adults alike. Birmingham offers an array of museums and art galleries including Ikon and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts. There are also cinemas, theatres and fantastic live music venues. For a great family day out the Thinktank science museum, Cadbury World and the National Sea Life Centre are nearby.

Shopping
The Acorns is within walking distance of a number of local independent shops and services including convenience stores, a newsagent, a post office, a pharmacy and a florist. The Bullring shopping centre in the centre of Birmingham is one of the largest in the UK and offers a selection of leading retail outlets such as, Topshop, H&M, Forever 21, Apple, Tommy Hilfiger and DKNY. The centre has a fantastic food hall with over 25 restaurants to choose from. The streets around the city centre offer a further collection of stores, shopping arcades and markets ensuring a great retail experience for all. Birmingham boasts an excellent nightlife and there are numerous Cafes, restaurants, pubs, clubs and bars in the city to suit all tastes.

Transport
Birmingham City Centre is 6.5 miles away and the nearby A45 offers a direct route to the city centre ring road. The M6 motorway is just five miles away providing excellent road links to the rest of the country. Lea Hall Railway station is half a mile away providing connections to national rail services. The development is served by good bus links to the city centre and surrounding area. Birmingham International Airport is only four miles away, offering flights to the UK, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South America and the Caribbean, North America and Canada and Australia.