Fordham Road Soham CB7 5AH

Plot 190 Cooper

Well suited to first-time buyers or couples seeking a stylish and energy efficient home, the Cooper is a thoughtfully designed two bedroom property that balances contemporary living with everyday practicality.

The ground floor is arranged with a well proportioned kitchen and dining room positioned at the front of the home, creating an inviting space for cooking and entertaining. To the rear, the living room provides a comfortable and versatile setting for relaxation, with direct access to the private garden. A convenient downstairs WC completes the ground floor layout.

Upstairs, two generous double bedrooms offer excellent flexibility for modern living, alongside a contemporary family bathroom fitted with modern sanitaryware and finishes.

Externally, the Cooper benefits from a landscaped front garden, a fully turfed rear garden and two allocated parking spaces.

All homes are EPC B rated and designed with energy efficiency in mind, featuring EV charging, PVCu double glazed windows, high levels of insulation, and gas fired central heating with thermostatically controlled radiators, helping to reduce running costs while maintaining year round comfort. Flooring is fitted throughout as part of Orbit Homes' all inclusive specification.

Tenure: Shared Ownership
Tenure Type: Leasehold
Length of Lease: 990 years
Initial Ground Rent: £0.00
Annual Service Charge: £276.91
Service Charge Review: Annually
Annual Buildings Insurance: £195.23
Estimated Council Tax Band: C

Share Price Advertised: 40%
Monthly Rent: £378.13


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Orbit Homes at Cherrywood Place

Introducing a brand-new range of just 14 Shared Ownership homes in the charming town of Soham, Cambridgeshire. This exclusive collection features a selection of beautifully designed 2 and 3-bedroom homes, perfect for first-time buyers, young families, or those looking to put down roots in a thriving community.

Set in a historic market town, Soham offers the perfect blend of rural charm and modern convenience. Residents will enjoy easy access to local shops, schools, and amenities, as well as excellent transport links to Ely, Newmarket, and Cambridge, ideal for commuters. The town also boasts its own railway station, connecting you to key destinations across the region.

With only 14 homes available, they aren't expected to be available for long, so register your interest early to avoid missing out.

- Selection of contemporary 2 and 3 bedroom homes
- Just 14 homes available to purchase with Shared Ownership
- All homes rated EPC B with EV chargers fitted
- Flooring fitted throughout with turf to rear gardens as standard
- Very well-served location - just 1.2 miles to the town centre and 16.7 miles to Cambridge
- Short walk to the local family pub/restaurant
- Conveniently close to A142 providing links to Ely & Newmarket
- Easy access to the A11 & A14 and just 17 miles from Cambridge
- Soham train station is only 1.3 miles away


Local Area

Soham is a historic market town nestled in the heart of Cambridgeshire's fenland, with a rich history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. Once the site of a 7th-century abbey, the town grew as an important agricultural and trading centre, shaped by centuries of farming, river transport and close ties to nearby Ely.

Today, Soham offers a thriving community atmosphere with a well-balanced blend of rural charm and modern amenities. Its high street includes independent shops, cafés, a post office, pharmacy, pubs and essential services, while a weekly market keeps the town's historic trading spirit alive. Families are well catered for, with several schools including the well-regarded Soham Village College, and a good range of sports clubs, green spaces and community groups.

A major advantage of Soham is its railway station, offering direct connections to Ely in under 10 minutes and Cambridge in just over 20 minutes, making it ideal for commuters, students or day-trippers. Road links via the A142 also make Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and the wider region easily accessible.

Just six miles away, the cathedral city of Ely provides additional amenities including supermarkets, boutique shops, riverside restaurants and the iconic Ely Cathedral. Regular farmers' markets, cultural events and seasonal festivals bring the city to life throughout the year, while the surrounding countryside and riverside trails are perfect for walks, cycling and nature-watching.

For a livelier city experience, Cambridge is less than 30 minutes away and offers world-renowned universities, museums, theatres, high street shopping and a packed cultural calendar.

Back in Soham, the town continues to grow while retaining its warm, close-knit feel. Whether you're looking for a peaceful base near the countryside, a commuter-friendly location, or a town with a strong sense of identity and community, Soham makes an ideal place to call home.


Transport Links

Orbit Homes at Cherrywood Place offers commuters and travellers alike a range of transport connections to the rest of the UK, and much further afield.

By car from Cherrywood Place
A142 - 0.6 miles
A14 - 4.7 miles
Newmarket - 6.6 miles
Ely - 8 miles
Cambridge - 16.6 miles
Thetford - 24.7 miles
London Stansted Airport - 39.4 miles

By train from Soham
Bury St Edmunds - from 20 mins
Cambridge - from 45 mins
Thetford - from 45 mins
Newmarket - from 75 mins
London Kings Cross - from 101 mins
London Stansted Airport - from 102 mins


What is Shared Ownership?

Shared Ownership provides an affordable way to buy a property. Simply purchase a share in a brand-new home and pay a subsidised rent on the remaining. In the future, if you wish, you can usually buy further shares until you own your home outright.

Monthly rent and service charges apply, please speak to a Sales Consultant for further details. The shares shown are illustrative only, under the terms of the Shared Ownership scheme, and subject to a financial assessment, you will be offered the maximum percentage share you can afford. Initial share purchases are capped at 75%.


Disclaimers

The computer-generated images, floor plans, development layout, specification, dimensions and configurations are included for guidance only and may be subject to revision during construction. Please refer to current drawings and specification with a Sales Consultant before exchanging contracts.

Floorplans are not drawn to scale. Measurements are taken from areas marked. They are maximum approximate dimensions and given as a guide only. These should not be used as a basis for purchasing flooring or furniture. Orbit Homes reserves the right to alter plans, specification, position of doors and windows and change tenure subject to demand without prior notice. External elevations vary from plot to plot. Please ask your Sales Consultant for current information when reserving your new home. Computer generated image is indicative only. Information correct at time of publication.