King James Close, Fordham, CB7

Guide Price £475,000 to £500,000

Presenting a truly exceptional opportunity to acquire this immaculately presented four-double bedroom detached family home located in a desirable residential area of Fordham.

This impressive property offers two ensuite shower rooms, ideal for modern living requirements, characterised by an extensive array of high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

The stunning kitchen/dining/family room serves as the heart of the home, complimented by two additional reception rooms providing versatile living spaces for various needs. A spacious entrance hall and ground floor WC complete the accommodation.

Comprising a spacious garage and driveway, this home boasts a complete onward chain, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free transition for prospective buyers.

The landscaped private rear garden offers a tranquil retreat from daily life, perfect for entertaining or relaxation. Situated in proximity to local amenities and schools, this property caters perfectly to families looking for a convenient and comfortable living environment. This exceptional residence ticks all the boxes and is sure to appeal to discerning buyers seeking a modern family home.

Location

Fordham is a popular village located between the historic horse racing town of Newmarket just 5 miles, and the cathedral city Ely around 9 miles away. The university city of Cambridge some 17 miles away is easily accessible via the A14 which interconnects to the M11 motorway to London and the A11 to the east. The market town of Bury St Edmunds is just under 18 miles. 

Ely benefits from a mainline rail station with connection to Cambridge in approximately 17 minutes, there is also a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with Cambridge North Station and the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately 40 minutes away. 

Village Information

Fordham is a desirable village with a very active community. The recreation ground has a play area and hosts a range of activities and clubs such as football, tennis, cricket and bowls. There is a splendid Grade I listed church with the earliest parts of the building dating from the 12th century. There are several footpaths within the village and a cycle route which connects with Fordham with Soham.  A bus route connects to Ely, Newmarket, Soham and Cambridge with an hourly service Monday to Saturday. 

Facilities

Fordham offers a great range of local amenities including highly regarded primary school, Michelin featured restaurant The White Pheasant, Co-op, petrol station, two garden centres, family butchers, church and two public houses, The Crown and The Chequers. 

The nearby horseracing town of Newmarket provides a further range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. Renowned globally for thoroughbred horses and boasting two separate racetracks with quality horses competing throughout the season.

Ely, home to a world-famous 900-year-old Cathedral, lies on the River Great Ouse and offers another good range of shopping facilities within the centre including a market which takes place on both Thursdays and Saturdays. There are a number of sporting facilities such as an 18 hole golf course and leisure centre with indoor swimming pool/gymnasium. 

HOCKEYS NEWMARKET

For 135 years, Hockeys has served the towns and villages of Cambridgeshire. Our family run Newmarket office opened it’s doors in January 2022 and has already established itself as a leading agent in the Newmarket area, with an unrivalled reputation for customer service.

EPC Rating: B

Entrance Hall

Welcoming entrance hall with doors into living room, study/dining room, cloakroom and open plan kitchen. Storage cupboard.

Living Room

Immaculate and spacious room, window to front with fitted shutter blinds.

Study/Dining Room (2.7m x 3m)

Window to front with fitted shutter blinds.

Cloakroom

Two piece suite comprising low level WC with hidden cistern, wash hand basin with mixer tap.

Kitchen/Dining/Family Room (3.2m x 8.5m)

Windows and French doors to rear aspect allowing a generous amount of natural light. The kitchen has a range of wall and base mounted units and drawers with worksurfaces over incorporating breakfast bar, one and a half sink and draining board with filtered zip tap over. Double oven and microwave, integrated dishwasher. Door into utility.

Utility (1.6m x 2m)

Door out to side aspect. Wall and base mounted units and drawers with worksurfaces over. Sink and draining board with mixer tap over. Concealed wall mounted gas boiler.

Landing

Doors into all four bedrooms and bathroom. Cupboard housing pressurized hot water cylinder and additional storage cupboard.

Bedroom One (3.6m x 4.3m)

Window to the front with fitted shutter blinds, range of fitted wardrobes providing a excellent amount of storage. Door into ensuite.

Ensuite

One and a half tiled shower cubicle, low level WC with hidden cistern, wash hand basin with mixer tap over, heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two (3.6m x 3.7m)

Window to front with fitted shutter blinds, fitted double wardrobe. Door into ensuite.

Ensuite

Frosted window to front. One and a half tiled shower cubicle, low level WC with hidden cistern, wash hand basin with mixer tap over, heated towel rail.

Bedroom Three (2.7m x 4.4m)

Window to rear with fitted shutter blinds, another generous sized double bedroom.

Bedroom Four (2.7m x 3.7m)

Window to rear with fitted shutter blinds, fitted double wardrobe.

Bathroom

Frosted window to rear, paneled bath with mixer tap and shower over, low level WC with hidden cistern, wash hand basin with mixer tap over. Heated towel rail.