With a heritage that stretches back to the Vikings, it was the Victorian industrialists who transformed Swansea into the modern urban centre it is today. Projects such as the award winning Maritime Quarter have continued that tradition, revitalising rundown areas of the city into stylish real estate. That’s where you’ll find Marina Villas, with spectacular views out to sea and Swansea Bay.
Living in one of the new houses and apartments in Swansea means that you’ll never be stuck for something to do. With a state-of-the-art leisure centre, Liberty Stadium, for first class football and rugby and an Olympic size swimming pool nearby, sports fans will be in their element. Shoppers too will find a lot to satisfy their retail cravings, with a range of famous name stores as well as a tempting selection of smaller, specialist shops. No visit to the city centre would be complete without a trip to the largest indoor market in Wales, which adjoins the recently refurbished Quadrant indoor shopping centre.
When evening falls, Swansea really comes alive – bands strike up, glasses clink and roulette wheels spin. Those seeking night life are more than catered for by the numerous and varied pubs, clubs and restaurants on offer. The city’s cultural scene is very much alive and kicking – theatres, concert halls, cinemas and museums abound, not to mention The Dylan Thomas Centre, celebrating Swansea’s best known son.
However, if the glitz and glamour of city living pale, you will never be short of options. The picturesque Victorian seaside village of Mumbles, only a short distance away, is renowned as the gateway to the Gower Peninsula. Experience the rolling countryside, sandy coves, rocky inlets and wooded glades which abound, and you will soon appreciate why this was designated as Britain’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Swansea is easily accessible from any part of Britain, with excellent road and rail links to other major cities and ferry links with southern Ireland. The area is well served by an hourly rail link to London and direct services via Waterloo link Swansea to Brussels and Paris utilising the Eurostar service.
- Train Station: 0.7 miles
- Main Roads: 0.5 miles
- Motorways: 1.5 miles
- Nearest Towns: 0.5 miles
- Primary Schools: 1 miles
- Secondary Schools: 1.5 miles
- Airport: 8 miles
- Hospital: miles