Gloucestershire is a great country to live in – whether you enjoy being in a place that has a lot going on, or you prefer something more rural, there are lots of reasons why you might choose to move to the county.
Finding an area to live in is something that you need to put some time into. The main urban parts of the county are Cheltenham and Gloucester, and both have lots of local estate agents like this estate agents Cheltenham based company www.meandyouestateagents.co.uk/ who will be able to help you with your search for the perfect property.
One of the most popular areas in the county to live in is Gloucester Docks. What was once a working dock and is still the most inland port in Britain, is now a place that has lots going on and many people come to Gloucester to visit the Docks.
There are lots of waterside apartments around the docks – some of these are built in the converted Victorian warehouses, such as Albert Warehouse, Double Reynolds and Biddle and Shipton, and there are also modern buildings too like the Barge Arm and Provender. So, there is something to suit all tastes.
Being in a central area, the docks are great for someone who needs to use public transport. There are buses and trains easily within walking distance which makes getting around easy, as well as the fact that you are within walking distance to the city centre as well as the Quays, the designer shopping outlet that is home to a wide array of shops, bars and restaurants, so it is a convenient place to live.
Gloucester Docks also holds festivals throughout the year, from the tall ship’s festival in May to the Victorian Christmas market in November and December, as well as an ice rink so there is a lot going on right on the doorstep if you like that sort of thing!
Another thing that you will find is that there is evidence of the history and heritage of the docks all around you – as well as the buildings themselves, you will see much of the machinery and equipment that was used in the Victorian era around the area.
