Freckenham

Posted on Thursday, April 1, 2021

Hockeys Estate Agents in Freckenham

Selling or Buying in Freckenham?

If you are thinking of selling or buying a property and are looking for an estate agent in Freckenham, then please contact Hockeys Estate Agents Newmarket on 01638 354553 to speak with one of our local village specialists.

Alternatively, click here if you wish to search online for any available properties in the village or here if you are thinking of selling and would like to arrange a face-to-face, free, no obligation, valuation. Just curious? Then click here for an instant valuation of your home.

Location

The beautiful village of Freckenham is around 8 miles from the historic horse racing town of Newmarket and the market town of Bury St Edmunds. The university city of Cambridge is just over 20 miles away.

For commuters Kennett, around 4 miles away has a railway station and there is 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

The unspoilt village of Freckenham is largely surrounded by farmland with part of the village a conservation area starting from the Grade II* listed church and extending along Church Street and North Street. 

The neighbouring village of Chippenham is home to Chippenham Park and the favoured La Hogue Farm Shop and café.  

Facilities

The village has a well respected public house The Golden Boar Inn, village hall, fine church and recreation ground with a number of children's play and exercise equipment.

The nearby towns of Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds provide a further range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, and leisure facilities including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. Newmarket, 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.