Summary - 8 ISLEHAM ROAD FORDHAM ELY CB7 5NL
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious historic family home with large garden in a sought-after village..
- Grade II listed 16th-century detached cottage, circa 2,500 sq ft
- Four double bedrooms, three reception rooms and three bathrooms
- Recently refurbished kitchen/breakfast room with large island
- Enclosed walled garden, garage and resin driveway parking
- Adjacent to Fordham CofE Primary; Soham Village College nearby
- Listed status restricts alterations; requires specialist consent
- Timber-frame construction likely lacks modern insulation
- Thatched/period roof and historic fabric may need ongoing upkeep
A substantial Grade II listed cottage dating from the 16th century, offering roughly 2,500 sq ft of flexible family accommodation in a popular village setting. The house combines striking period features — exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and inglenook fireplaces — with a large, recently updated kitchen/breakfast room, three reception rooms, and mature walled gardens with parking and a garage.
This home will suit families seeking character and space close to village amenities and well-rated schools; Fordham CofE Primary is adjacent and Soham Village College (outstanding) is within easy reach. Practical benefits include mains gas heating, fast broadband and a generous plot providing private outdoor space for children and gardening.
Buyers should be aware this is a listed building and will require specialist consent for many alterations; repairs and maintenance to historic fabric can be more costly and slower than for modern houses. The property appears to have traditional timber-frame construction with little original insulation, so upgrading thermal performance should be planned in line with conservation requirements.
Overall this is a rare, character-rich family home with substantial living space and garden; best suited to purchasers comfortable with owning and maintaining protected historic fabric, and who value period detail and village life over a low-maintenance modern shell.
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