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Welcome to new homes Swindon the easy way to find new homes in Swindon and the surrounding area.

Welcome to New Homes in Swindon, the easy way to find new homes in Swindon and the surrounding area. Situated in the county of Wiltshire, midway between Bristol and Reading, Swindon sits amongst picturesque rolling hills and stunning landscapes and is often described as the place where the Cotswolds' meet the West Country. Formally, a modest market town, Swindon was transformed by the arrival of the Great Western Railway in 1840. The original settlement is now known as the Old Town. It's quiet streets are peppered with one off specialist shops, boutiques cafes and bistro's. Meanwhile the fully pedestrianised new town centre hosts a multitude of shopping facilities, ranging from national chains to designer outlets. Home to over 150,000 residents, Swindon is one of the largest towns in Wiltshire. A recent poll by a national newspaper, named Swindon as one of the top 20 places to buy a home in Britain. With a wide range of shopping, leisure and sporting facilities available, and a successful local school system, it's not hard to see why Swindon is an attractive place to live. Swindon enjoys good transport links, with the M4 motorway running to the south, whilst for rail travel, the main line between Bristol and London, and direct lines to Birmingham and the Midlands are all available from Swindon train station.

There is a great choice of housing in Swindon and the surrounding towns and villages. Whether it's a modern apartment, or a town house, there are properties to suit single people and growing families alike. A new home in Swindon offers the advantages of contemporary town living combined with immediate access to some of Englands's most idyllic scenery. Enjoy the benefits of a newly built home in the heart of the stunning Wiltshire countryside, search for a new home in Swindon today!

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A Look at the Town and Borough of Swindon

The town and borough of Swindon is situated in the county of Wiltshire in southern England. The borough of Swindon is located midway between Bristol and reading and has a population of around 184,000. Once just a small market town, Swindon was declared a 'London Overflow city' in 1952, because of which its population multiplied very quickly and many precincts had to be added in order to cater to the growing number of people. The new town centre features stylish cafes and restaurants and modern shopping centers. The original Swindon still remains and is known as the 'Old Town' to the locals, who themselves are called 'Swindonians'. "I would highly recommend people to take time to stroll through the quaint streets of Swindon's Old Town and enjoy its traditional shops and pubs," says Vernon Pethard, Managing Director of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk, the UK's leading new homes property website. But when it comes to choosing a property in the area 'new build is the way to go' he adds stating that "Today's house builders build well-designed homes that meet exacting standards and are very energy efficient compared to older properties. Swindon has some fine examples of new homes for sale"

Swindon is another town made famous by its roundabouts, the most famous of which is the 'Magic Roundabout', the subject of local Swindon band XTC's famous song, 'English Roundabout'. Every year, the UK Roundabout Appreciation Society produces a calendar depicting Swindon's various roundabouts and junctions. Swindon is home to the UK headquarters, manufacturing and distribution centers of many multinational companies, including; Honda, BMW, Motorola, Intel, W H Smith and Zurich Financial Services.

Swindon is referred to many times in the highly popular British comedy series 'The Office'.

Town and villages nearby to Swindon include Chippenham, Highworth, Calne, Wootton Bassett, Badbury, Purton,Wroughton and Aldbourne. New homes in Swindon, new apartments in Swindon and affordable housing in Swindon can all be found by using the search facility on the new homes Swindon website.

Places of Interest in Swindon

The Magic Roundabout: Constructed in 1972 and built over the old Swindon wharf, Swindon's 'Magic Roundabout' is a complex junction roundabout which actually consists of five mini-roundabouts with a multi-directional traffic flow. Swindon's 'Magic Roundabout' was voted Britain's fourth scariest roundabout in a 2009 poll, but thankfully has an excellent safety record.

Lydiard House & Park: Lydiard House & Park is a beautiful 18th century country estate that was once home to the Viscounts Bolingbroke, and is now a museum owned by Swindon Borough Council. Featuring a historic Palladian manor, a beautiful church, bright floral gardens, tranquil lake and lush woodlands, Lydiard House & park boast Swindon's great natural beauty.

Steam - Museum of the Great Western Railway: Swindon's Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway is a treat for all train lovers. Housed in a restored railway building and located near Swindon's town centre, the museum provides an invaluable insight into how the pioneering Great Western Railway was built and operated through the times. Featuring life-like exhibits, interactive displays, reconstructions and golden-era locomotives, Swindon's Steam Railway Museum tells a unique story about the Great Western railway which in its heyday was one of the largest and most advanced in the world.

Swindon's Famous People

Many famous faces have roots in Swindon; some of whom are Rock Band XTC, Actor Tom Wisdom, Actress Rachel Shelley, Actress and Singer Billie Piper, Premiership footballer Dean Ashton and scientist Mark G. Thomas.

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