2 Bedroom Property for Sale in Newport

Being located on the M4 corridor makes Newport convenient for travel. Catch frequent rail services from Newport station to Cardiff in under 20 minutes and to London in under 2 hours*. For travels abroad, there’s the Rhoose Cardiff International train direct to Cardiff International Airport. *Sourced from National Rail Enquiries

An awe inspiring location, Newport is guarded by its very own castle on the banks of the River Usk. Venture into the city for a great mix of shopping, culture and entertainment. Take time out at the Riverfront Arts Centre, as famous for its calendar of events, as it is for its cafe and bar. The pedestrianised shopping area is easy to navigate with everything from a traditional covered Victorian market to big name high street favourites. What’s more, over the next 2 years with an investment of £300 million, Newport city centre is set to become even more inviting. A visit to Newport retail park 1.5 miles away, is a must as it’s home to everything from D.I.Y stores to Cineworld, a multiplex cinema. If you’ve a head for sports get yourself along to watch the local rugby team Newport Gwent Dragons. Newport centre has leisure facilities that all the family can enjoy, including a pool, gym and creche. Golfers can rejoice at the abundance of courses with over 30 in the county. Most famous of these is the Celtic Manor Resort which is set to play host to the Ryder Cup in 2010. For families with children, there’s a good selection of schools in the area and undergraduates can apply for a place at the well respected Cardiff University. As a modern capital city Cardiff, 14 miles away, has so much to offer. An exciting mix of stunning architecture, cultural diversity and all sorts of shops, cafés, bars and nightclubs. Stroll along Queen Street or up the High street and choose from familiar favourites or one-off boutiques. The National Museum and Gallery has year round exhibitions and if sport is your thing then you have to head to the Millennium Stadium – built for the 1999 Rugby World Cup. Pay a visit to Cardiff Bay – a real attraction and success story. Much changed since the days of industrial shipping, it’s now home to the Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Wales Millennium Centre for Performing Arts and the National Assembly for Wales. Year round events vary from sailing regattas to carnivals. For days out further afield, venture into the Wye Valley or the Vale of Usk famous for its salmon fishing. The Brecon Beacons and the Forest of Dean are also within reach.