Summary - 8 ISLEHAM ROAD FORDHAM ELY CB7 5NL
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious village family home with character and a modern kitchen.
Grade II listed 16th‑century thatched house with substantial character features
Impressive contemporary kitchen/breakfast room with island and high‑end appliances
Four double bedrooms; large master with dressing room and en suite
Three reception rooms plus utility and cloakroom; flexible family living
Landscaped rear garden with patio, pergola, lawn and attractive boundary wall
Resin driveway and single garage; off‑street parking for multiple vehicles
Listed status restricts alterations; specialist maintenance for thatch likely
Timber‑frame walls assumed uninsulated; retrofit insulation work may be needed
An impressive Grade II‑listed thatched house dating from the 1500s, set on a generous plot in popular Fordham. The house mixes original character—exposed beams, inglenook fireplace and sash windows—with a large, contemporary kitchen/breakfast room and modern bathrooms, making it ready for daily family life while retaining period charm.
Well proportioned living space includes three reception rooms, a utility and cloakroom on the ground floor and four double bedrooms upstairs, including a substantial master suite with dressing room and luxurious en suite. Outside there is a landscaped rear garden with patio and pergola, plus a resin driveway and garage for off‑street parking.
Buyers should note the property’s Listed status and timber‑frame construction: alterations will be restricted and specialist maintenance (particularly for the thatched roof and traditional wall construction) is likely and should be budgeted for. Insulation in the original walls is assumed to be absent, which may affect retrofit plans and heating costs.
Practical positives include mains gas boiler and radiators, ultrafast broadband availability, an EPC rating of C and low council tax band. The village location provides local shops, pub and a well‑regarded primary school, with Newmarket and Cambridge within sensible commuting distance. Viewings are recommended to appreciate the scale, layout and character.
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