Carter Street, Fordham, CB7
In Excess of £270,000

PROPERTY DETAILS

Situated just a short stroll from the heart of the sought-after village of Fordham, this delightful Grade II listed cottage offers a perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience. With local shops, ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rated schools, and everyday amenities close by, this is an ideal home for those seeking village life with easy access to modern essentials.

Inside, the property boasts a welcoming living room featuring a cosy log-burning stove set within a striking fireplace — the perfect place to unwind on cooler evenings. The kitchen/breakfast room is finished with beautiful flag stone flooring and underfloor heating, offering both charm and practicality, while a separate utility room provides additional space for daily living. The stylish ground-floor bathroom includes a freestanding roll-top bath, adding a touch of luxury to this period home.

Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized double bedrooms, each full of character with original features and a warm, homely feel.

To the rear, the cottage opens onto a surprisingly spacious courtyard garden — larger than average for the row — offering a low-maintenance outdoor retreat ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

This is a rare opportunity to own a quality period home in a thriving and well-connected village setting.

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 Outstanding 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.