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.
We recommend you book an appointment in advance so we can help you find your ideal home at Willow Woods.
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.
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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!
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Home 7, The Eveleigh is READY TO MOVE IN. Benefit from the limited £15,000 Deposit Contribution+ Offer on this Featured Home. Ask us for more details.
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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. 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.
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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.
Deposit Unlock means that whether you're looking to make your first or next move, a dream Linden Home could be yours with just a 5% deposit.
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.
Deposit Unlock means that whether you're looking to make your first or next move, a dream Linden Home could be yours with just a 5% deposit.
The site plan which can be found on this page, has been produced for home identification purposes only and is not to scale. The development layout, landscaping and tenure of all dwellings may be subject to change throughout the course of the development. Finishes and materials may vary from those shown on the plan. Please check the details of your chosen plot and house type with the sales consultant. Development layout plan correct at time of production.
Illustrations shown are computer generated impressions of how the property may look so are indicative only, please refer to sales consultant for specific plot details. External details or finishes may vary on individual plots and homes may be built in either detached or attached styles depending on the development layout. Exact specifications, window styles and whether a property is left or right handed may differ from plot to plot.
^Offer is for us to pay to NDL on your behalf the amount of the offer which NDL will take as payment for them to sell and supply to you the products covered by the offer. NDL will then supply you with the products included in the offer as arranged with you. Your contract for the purchase and supply of the products will be with NDL, not with us. We are only paying them on your behalf. Should any products included be unavailable at the time of supply, NDL reserve the right to substitute those products with alternatives of equivalent value or specification. Specifications of products are also subject to change. NDL do not provide installation or set up for the products. Offer is only available on selected new build homes purchased from us and limited to reservations made by 1st November 2023 and legal completion must take place by 31st December 2023. Please contact one of our sales consultants for details of which homes are covered, the offer products applicable to each relevant home and for further details.
*Reserve for £99 is available for reservations made on or before 31st October 2023 and legal completion must take place by 31st December 2023. Please contact one of our sales consultants for details of which homes are covered. 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. It cannot be exchanged for cash and there is no cash equivalent. The offer is conditional upon the purchase proceeding to legal completion.
~CAP IT Offer is subject to Terms and Conditions and approval of Linden Homes. All incentives are subject to lender criteria, the amount that Linden Homes will agree to provide as a cash contribution will be based on an indicative calculation based on difference in mortgage payments between 3% and up to a 6% fixed rate estimated for a maximum period of 24 months, with 90% LTV set for 35 year term mortgage. Total contribution amount will be capped at a maximum of 5% of the purchase price of the property. An agreed contribution amount will be deducted from the completion statement, and can not be arranged as a cash back incentive. The offer is for a limited time only, available for reservations made on or before 31st October 2023 with legal completions taking place before 31st December 2023. The offer must be agreed at the time of reservation, no retrospective claims will be considered. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Subject to usual reservation terms and conditions, please speak with our Sales Consultant for further information. We will not provide you with mortgage advice, but you may wish to speak with a recommended mortgage broker. May not be used 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 75% 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.
^Deposit Unlock is available on selected plots at eligible developments in the UK up to a maximum value of £750,000 and is subject to lender participation, contract and status. Rates and maximum purchase price vary via lender. Following withdrawal or termination of any offer, we reserve the right to extend, reintroduce or amend any such offer as we see fit at any time. A minimum 5% customer deposit is required. The product is backed by a mortgage indemnity insurance to which Vistry Homes Limited make a financial contribution. The insurance covers the lender in the event of a loss as a result of repossession. The buyer’s obligations to the lender remain unchanged, as the benefit of the insurance is for the lender. Linden Homes do not offer mortgage advice, any financial advice should be obtained from a mortgage adviser or lender. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other promotion. Vistry Homes Limited has appointed Gallagher Re to liaise with the mortgage lender and administer the Deposit Unlock scheme on its behalf.
References to “we”, “us” or “our” are to the part of the Vistry Group (including Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, Countryside Homes, Drew Smith, Vistry Ventures or one of Vistry’s joint venture companies) from which you are intending to purchase a new home. References to "you” and “your” are to the prospective buyer or buyers of a new home from us.
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.
