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Great Bowden sits just over a mile northeast of Market Harborough, positioned on a gentle rise that overlooks the Welland Valley. It is an ancient settlement, actually pre-dating its larger neighbor; it was the mother parish of Harborough back when the latter was merely a small commercial offshoot. Today, the village is structured around three distinct grassy greens - The Green, Upper Green, and Nether Green - which give the center an open, airy feel rarely found in modern developments. Most of the practical amenities are clustered near the shoulder of the main village street, including the post office, a couple of independent cafes, and the local pubs. For rail commuters, the proximity to Market Harborough station is a significant factor, as it’s a short cycle or a brisk walk away, providing a direct link to London St Pancras in under an hour. While the village has grown over the years, it maintains a clear physical separation from the town’s urban edge, buffered by the Grand Union Canal and a stretch of open fields.