Contemporary new builds near Ely city centre
Whether you’re looking for sleek city apartments or spacious family homes, our Willow Woods new housing development in Ely has it all. It’s a great spot for first-time buyers as well as those moving up or down the property ladder.
All our new build 2-bed flats and 2-5 bedroom houses combine modern design and construction to deliver comfortable contemporary living. Their spacious open-plan layouts allow you to enjoy quality time with family and friends, while their quality and energy efficiency are reinforced by our 10-year guarantee.
In Ely itself, you’ll be nestled under the Fen countryside while having excellent links to Cambridge, London and other major southern cities. For modern living with nature and city perks nearby, look no further than our new-build homes at Willow Woods!
What’s close to Willow Woods?
Pretty much everything you could wish for! Whether you’re living alone, starting a family or enjoying retirement, there’s lots to explore near our new homes for sale.
Willow Woods is part of a thriving community based just over a mile from Ely city centre. Here, in England’s second-smallest city, you’ll find a charming range of high-street and independent shops, plus great places to eat and catch up with friends. If you’re into your history, must-see sights including the stunning Ely Cathedral and Oliver Cromwell’s former house.
Want to stretch your legs and get active? The fenlands in the north and east of Cambridgeshire are ideal for walking and cycling, while the Hive Leisure Centre is just seven minutes away by car or 30 minutes on foot. Ely City Golf Club is an eight-minute drive from our new housing development, meanwhile. And if you fancy a swim in the sea, the Norfolk and Suffolk coasts are both just over an hour’s drive away.
A little closer to home, the vibrant cathedral city of Cambridge has all the history, museums, shops, bars and cafes you could want. Punting down the River Cam is especially relaxing on sunny summer days – or you could stay local and enjoy a saunter around Ely’s own beautiful waterside area.
Local schools and education
If you’re thinking about moving with your family, good local schools will be one of the first items on your new home wish list. You’ll be pleased to know, then, that there are plenty of Good or Outstanding Ofsted-rated schools and colleges nearby – and many are within walking distance.
For little ones, there are as many as seven well-rated primary schools within three miles of Willow Woods. If your children are a little older, you can send them off to one of three good secondary schools nearby. Those aged 16-18, meanwhile, can attend Ely College or Highfield Ely Academy – both of which are within 0.5 miles of our new build houses and apartments.
Transport and travel
As you’d expect from a modern city centre, transport links are strong whether you’re commuting or enjoying yourself on the weekend.
Ely train station is only two miles away from our new builds and makes an ideal starting point for your adventures. Cambridge is then just a 20-minute train away – or you could arrive in Norwich in around 50. Direct trains reach the capital in just over an hour, meanwhile, so you’re well connected for work or leisure.
When you need to hit the road, the A10 is less than a five-minute drive from the development. This major road links King’s Lynn in the north and London in the south, with Cambridge just a 40-minute drive south. You can also hop in the car and be in St Ives in 34 minutes and Huntingdon in 45 minutes.
And if you fancy a holiday or want to reunite with friends and family abroad, you can reach London Stansted Airport in as little as 47 minutes by direct train. Easy!
Can you see yourself settling in our new housing development near Ely city centre? Get in touch today to arrange a viewing for your ideal property.