Ash Road, Fordham, CB7

Set within a desirable location, this beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home offers approximately 1,465 sq. ft. of stylish and versatile living space, perfectly designed for modern family life. Built in 2022 to an exceptional standard throughout. From the impressive open-plan kitchen/breakfast room to the spacious dual-aspect living room, every room has been thoughtfully arranged to create a bright, welcoming home. Practical additions including a ground floor office/playroom, EV charging point, garage and driveway further enhance its appeal.

The heart of the home is the contemporary kitchen/dining/family room, fitted with an extensive range of integrated appliances, a central island and French doors opening directly onto the south-facing garden, creating an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining. The generous dual-aspect living/dining room enjoys a bay window, French doors to the garden and a striking media wall with a bio-fuel fireplace, while a separate office/playroom offers valuable flexibility for those working from home or families requiring additional reception space. A welcoming entrance hall with storage and a cloakroom complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and a modern en-suite shower room, while three further well-proportioned bedrooms are served by a stylish four-piece family bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower. Excellent built-in storage on the landing adds to the home's practical design.

Outside, the landscaped south-facing rear garden provides a wonderful setting for relaxing and entertaining, with a patio seating area, lawn and pathway leading to a summerhouse which is included in the sale. To the side, a brick-weave driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles alongside an EV charging point, while the garage offers additional storage or parking and enjoys convenient pedestrian access to the garden.

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. 

If you live locally and feel there is any incorrect or missing information in these village guides, then please do contact us as our aim is to keep them as up to date as possible to assist buyers moving into the area.

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