A fantastic selection of 2 & 3 bedroom homes in Fordham, Cambridgeshire CB7 5YN Available to buy outright or as shared ownership
Beautiful countryside, leafy lanes welcome to Cambridgeshire s best kept secret Tucked neatly between Ely to the North and its famous cousin Newmarket to the South, Fordham is a rural village surrounded by abundant natural beauty. Representing the very best in country living; the alder, willow, ash and hazel trees which flourish across the area create a picturesque charm which has to be seen to be believed. Home to water voles, woodpeckers and kingfishers, Fordham really is Cambridgeshire s secret garden. With features including pubs, restaurants, schools, shopping and much more all located within the village itself, Fordham breaks the mould of what you might expect from a traditional country village, and with a rich history dating back to the Bronze Age and spanning through to Roman villas and beyond, we invite you to discover a place and a new development like no other. 1
Rule Gardens has a mix of shared ownership and open market houses to suit all levels of income. To qualify for the shared ownership homes you must be a first time buyer with a household income of 20k and no more than 60k. You will also need to demonstrate a local connection to Fordham. Please note the shared ownership units restrict ownership to 80% maximum. 2
Idyllic living in your very own secret garden 32 30 For a little village, Fordham is guaranteed to surprise with its vast array of local services. The high street (Carter Street) located just off Rule Gardens is home to two supermarkets a Co-op and Costcutter in addition to a Post Office, petrol station, two garages and several independently owned shops. Chequers jazz lounge, bar and bistro is a popular venue, with live music on Wednesday and Sunday nights. Further down the high street, The Crown pub is well known for its live sport, live music, and traditional family friendly atmosphere. For those with an appetite for dining, Fordham also benefits from a Chinese restaurant, Indian restaurant and the award-winning White Pheasant, offering top quality food using the best of seasonal, local produce. The local spa promises to leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed, alongside a hairdresser to continue the pampering. Green fingered gardeners among you will be pleased to learn that Fordham features two large nurseries and garden centres, including pets and tropical fish. Finally, young families can be reassured by the excellent quality of the local schools. Fordham Primary School was given an Outstanding Inspection Report (the highest grade) in 2010, while Soham Village College was rated Good and praised for results significantly above average over the last three years. Fordham packs in all the features of a much larger town within the green and leafy fields of a quaint Cambridgeshire village, making it a truly special and unique place to build your home. N 5 8 11 4 3 1 2 Outright Sale homes Shared Ownership homes 3
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Beautifully planned living, well crafted homes Rule Gardens is an intimate development of just nine properties available to buy outright and through shared ownership. With their handsomely quirky wooden fronted frames and roomy bedrooms, these properties are as comfortable as they are stylish. Each home comes with a private garden for you to enjoy. Bathrooms Mirror (large mirror for outright sales units) Heated towel rail Glass shower screen En-suite bathroom in outright sales units. Kitchens Work top upstand in same material as work tops Stainless steel splash back behind hob Symphony Oregon (Boston for outright sales units) White kitchen units with T bar handles and Everest Black work tops Appliances Stainless Steel hob, fan assisted oven and extract hood Fridge / Freezer Integrated Washing Machine (integrated for outright sales units) Integrated dishwasher in outright sale units Tiling Bathroom: Full height tiling around bath and 3 courses over basin. Large 300x100 matt white tiles Entry Level WC: 2 courses over basin large 300x100 matt white tiles Flooring: Wood effect laminate flooring to kitchen/diner, lounge & hall Carpet to bedrooms, landing and stairs Vinyl sheet safetread to bathroom and WC (Ceramic tiles to kitchens, downstairs WCs, bathroom and en-suite for outright sales units) General White walls throughout Fitted wardrobes in main bedroom of shared ownership units Stainless steel ironmongery to all windows and internal doors. 5
Living Room Bedroom 1 2 bedroom house Outright Sale: Plot 3 Shared Ownership: Plots 4 *, 5, 8 *, 30 Cup d Living Room 4.62m x 3.48m Kitchen/Dining 3.70m x 2.65m Bedroom 1 4.62m x 3.40m Bedroom 2 3.18m x 3.48m Kitchen/Dining Cup d Total area 76m 2 ( * Handed) Bedroom 2 GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR Living Room Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 3 bedroom house Outright Sale: Plot 1, 2 Shared Ownership: Plots 11, 32 * Cup d Living Room 4.76m x 3.71m Kitchen/Dining 4.02m x 2.78m Bedroom 1 3.62m x 2.70m Bedroom 2 3.71m x 2.35m Bedroom 3 2.65m x 2.29m Kitchen/Dining Total area 86m 2 Bedroom 1 Ensuite ( * Handed) Please note: En-suite for Outright Sales only. GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR Please note: The plans above are for intended as a guide only. All dimensions are approximate. Certain plots may differ slightly from those shown. 6
3 Burwell Soham Wicken Road B1102 Ness Road Station Road B1102 A142 Military Road Soham A142 Road Market Street Landwade Newmarket Road Landwade Fordham Fordham Abbey A142 Isleham Road Station Road Mildenhall Road B1102 Snailwell B1104 B1104 Chippenham Road B1085 Chippenham Freckenham B1085 Directions Fordham has excellent transport links via rail and motorway, making it an ideal place to set off on any trip. The local station is based in the nearby town of Newmarket which runs National Express East Anglia service, the Ipswich to Ely Line. This reaches Cambridge in just 25 minutes or directly into central London in less than 2 hours perfect for day trips and fun days out. From London: Take the M11 due north, leaving at junction 9a to join the A11 toward Newmarket. After continuing straight to reach the A14, take a left turn at junction 37, which puts you on Fordham road (A142). When you reach the roundabout take the second exit to Soham Road and you ll be there! Designed & produced by gta-advertising.co.uk Exning A14 A14 Hastoe Housing Association Limited is a not-for-profit organisation that owns and manages over 4,000 homes in the East, South and West of England for affordable housing through letting and shared ownership. Established in 1962, Hastoe's properties cover a unique mix of town and rural areas. Hastoe works closely with its residents to ensure it provides sustainable homes in sustainable communities. For more information, please contact our sales team: TEL: 0800 783 3097 WEB: www.hastoe.com EMAIL: sales@hastoe.com Published by Hastoe Group, Marina House, 17 Marina Place, Hampton Wick, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 4BH Whilst Hastoe has taken great care to ensure that the floor plans and specifications provided in this brochure are accurate, prospective purchasers should visit the houses to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the information provided before making a decision to purchase.