Beautifully-designed 2 bedroom apartments and 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes, ideally located on the edge of the historic cathedral city of Ely.
Find your ideal new build for sale in Ely
This new housing development features a mix of modern 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes, as well as comfortable 2 bed apartments. Located just over a mile from the city centre of Ely, it’s the ideal base whether you’re a first-time buyer, looking for your next step or planning to downsize. With the amenities of Ely nearby and Cambridge only 20 minutes away by train, your ideal new build could be ready and waiting.
Willow Woods will offer everything you could wish for in a new home. As part of the Orchards Green development, you’ll be part of a thriving community and just over a mile from the city centre, with a great range of high street and independent shops, places to eat and larger supermarkets.
If you think that the ideal new builds near you could be right here at Willow Woods, contact our sales consultants to secure a viewing today.
Moving made easy
Do you have a home to sell? No problem! We could buy your current home so that you can buy one of ours with Home Exchange† or we could help sell your current home with Smooth Move‡ - either way you won’t have to instruct estate agents or incur their fees!
Modern, stylish and energy-efficient new build build homes from 2 to 5 bedrooms to suit your lifestyle and budget.
Part of a thriving community with a range of shops, places to eat, schools and activities on your doorstep.
Our new homes at Willow Woods will be six times more energy efficient than older homes of their size.
Helpful purchase schemes including Home Exchange† and Smooth Move‡ can help you settle in quicker
Handy links to Cambridge, London and more from Ely Train station, plus the A10 is five minutes away.
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*£5K MORTGAGE CONTRIBUTION* Beautiful double fronted with a dual aspect living room, kitchen/diner and a separate utility room and 3 well-balanced bedrooms upstairs.
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Modern, stylish and energy-efficient new build build homes from 2 to 5 bedrooms to suit your lifestyle and budget.
Part of a thriving community with a range of shops, places to eat, schools and activities on your doorstep.
Our new homes at Willow Woods will be six times more energy efficient than older homes of their size.
Helpful purchase schemes including Home Exchange† and Smooth Move‡ can help you settle in quicker
Handy links to Cambridge, London and more from Ely Train station, plus the A10 is five minutes away.
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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.
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.
Stuck in a chain or have a home to sell? We could buy your current home when you buy one of ours with Home Exchange.
Have a home to sell? We could help sell it for you, so you can buy one of ours with Smooth Move! We could even save you time and money.
Stuck in a chain or have a home to sell? We could buy your current home when you buy one of ours with Home Exchange.
Have a home to sell? We could help sell it for you, so you can buy one of ours with Smooth Move! We could even save you time and money.
*Estimated monthly mortgage cost is an illustrative figure only. Actual rates are subject to change and your mortgage rate, mortgage terms and type and/or the amount of your deposit may be different. We will only pay up to a maximum amount of £5,000 for 1 year from completion. We make monthly payments to you, not direct to your mortgage provider. It is still your responsibility to meet your mortgage obligations and payments. A mortgage will also be subject to your status and eligibility. Please speak to an Independent Financial Advisor or a mortgage provider for precise details about mortgage rates, costs and eligibility. Additional costs such as buildings insurance, council tax, service charges, estate charges, ground rent and mortgage fees are not included in the estimated monthly mortgage cost. Offer on certain selected new build homes only and limited to reservations made by 31st July 2022 and legal completion must take place by 31st December 2022. Please contact one of our sales consultants for details of which homes are covered and for further details. Purchaser’s taking advantage of this offer must claim at the time of reserving a property from us and it must be recorded on the Reservation Form. Not in conjunction with any other offer or discount and conditional on paying full asking price unless otherwise stated. The offer is conditional upon the purchase proceeding to legal completion.
†Home Exchange is available on selected homes only. Acceptance is at our sole discretion and not all properties are suitable. We reserve the right to refuse to agree to Home Exchange of your current home and we are under no obligation to give reasons why. Home Exchange may not be available in conjunction with any other offer and is also subject to the terms of your Reservation Agreement with us. As a guide, your current home must not be worth more than 70% of the value of your chosen Linden home. Reservation fees may vary. For full terms and conditions please click here."
‡Smooth Move is available on selected new Linden homes only. Acceptance is at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to refuse to agree to Smooth Move and we are under no obligation to give reasons why. We will instruct local estate agents to undertake an independent valuation and marketing advice for your current home before we make you a proposal on a marketing price for your home. The realistic sale price may be lower than an initial marketing price and is based on a sale within a specified timescale fixed by us. You have the final say at the price at which the property is marketed, but Smooth Move will not be available if the price at which you wish to market your current home is higher than we think is realistic or the timescale is too long. You must agree: 1. No party is currently negotiating to purchase your current home 2. No introduction has already been made by another party 3. Not to instruct another estate agent to sell your current home. You may need to leave a full set of keys and agree to access accompanied viewings for potential buyers with the appointed estate agents. You agree that Linden Homes will determine which estate agent is instructed and the terms of that appointment. It is not guaranteed that a buyer will be found for your current home or that any buyer will be willing to pay the price you want. Linden Homes may continue to market your chosen Linden home and reserves the right to take a reservation on this home until the sale of your current home to a third party is agreed and you pay the reservation fee on your chosen Linden home. In this case, if available, an alternative home may be offered, but there is no obligation on either party to proceed with Smooth Move. Any sale of your current home to a third-party buyer is at a price approved by you. A reservation fee is payable to Linden Homes for the purchase of your chosen Linden home at the agreed price, when you agree a sale on your current home. You agree only to confirm agreement of sale with a purchaser who can achieve an exchange within 35 days and who has been financially qualified to proceed with the purchase of your current home. On the simultaneous legal completion of the sale of your current home and the purchase of your new Linden home, we will pay the estate agents fees. Please note your buyer could cancel prior to legal exchange of contracts for the sale of your current home. In this instance, Linden Homes retains the right to cancel the purchase of your chosen home and retain the agreed proportion of the reservation fee in accordance with your reservation agreement. We reserve the right to withdraw Smooth Move if an acceptable buyer is not found within the specified period. Should we secure a purchaser for your current home on your behalf and you do not proceed to purchase a Linden home, you may be liable to pay all Estate Agent fees. Reservation fees may vary dependent upon the location of your new Linden home. An upfront fee of £500 is required, all of which is refundable against the reservation fee and purchase price of your new Linden home. If you choose not to purchase, Linden Homes will retain up to fifty percent of the fee to cover reasonable administrative and other costs incurred in processing and holding the reservation. Smooth Move is available on selected plots only.
All images are used for illustrative purposes only and are representative only. They may not be the same as the actual home you purchase and the specification may differ. Images may be of a slightly different model of home and may include optional upgrades and extras which involve additional cost. Individual features such as windows, brick, carpets, paint and other material colours may vary and also the specification of fittings may vary. Any furnishings and furniture are not included in any sale. Please check with our sales consultants for details of the exact specifications available at the development(s) for each type of home and the associated prices.