Stretham Road, Wicken, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7

COMPLETION MID-OCTOBER 2023 A rare opportunity to acquire a superb newly built detached house set within a riverside development.

This light and spacious contemporary detached house extends to 1,787 sq ft set over two floors in approximately 0.4 acre (sts). The superbly finished property benefits from triple glazing and underfloor heating throughout and incorporates an open plan sitting/dining room, bespoke kitchen with quartz worktops and integrated Bosch appliances including induction hob, utility room, snug, study, boot room, principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Driveway with parking for several vehicles, double garage with bin and log store, enclosed garden with dove grey Indian sandstone terrace. FULL SPECIFICATION is available from the selling agents.

Mains water and electricity, private drainage. Underfloor heating system via air source heat pump.

Ely 7 miles (Mainline Railway Station to Cambridge, King's Cross and Liverpool Street), A14 7 miles, Newmarket 9 miles, Cambridge 17 miles (distances are approximate).

Wicken has a range of amenities including a village green, public house, farmshop and is close to the National Trust’s Wicken Fen Nature reserve. The site is on the Cam Washes SSSI providing walks to Ely and Cambridge along the adjoining riverbank. The areas around Wicken provide many water-based attractions, with The River Cam having mooring at Upware Marina, TipTree Marina and Fish and Duck Marina. Cambridge AquaPark and Hannams Wake Hub are a 5 minute drive from the properties.

Both primary and secondary education are available in nearby Soham, which is seven miles away and there is a school bus service for the village. Wicken is within easy reach of the Cathedral City of Ely, nine miles to the north, which offers extended facilities and the renowned King’s Ely School.

There are fast and regular train services from Ely serving London’s Liverpool Street and King’s Cross stations. A full range of amenities can also be found in the world famous horseracing town of Newmarket and University City of Cambridge with its burgeoning hi-tech industries, science parks and reputable schools.
There is easy access to the A14 and A11 and M11 and via these to the national road network. Stansted International Airport is approximately fifty minutes’ drive.

Management Company / Access Road
The access road will be retained by the management company for which there will be an obligation to contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of the common areas and these are estimated to be circa £750 to £1,000 per annum per plot. This will typically cover • Mowing contract for all common parts • Gate maintenance • Hedges and tree maintenance • Reserve for unforeseen works.