Ely
The pride of the Fens, the historic city of Ely in Cambridgeshire is famous for its flat landscape and towering cathedral. With an incredible history and its cheerful community atmosphere, it also gives you excellent education options, culture and good links to other key towns and cities.
Buying a new build in Ely
A money and time-saving option, new houses are high in energy efficiency and good for the environment. Easy to heat in the colder months, they also reduce your monthly bills, so you have more freedom to explore everything Ely and Cambridgeshire has to offer.
New Homes in Ely
Living in Ely
Well connected
Settled along the A10 route from London to King's Lynn, the city is well-connected to the rest of the county via a good network A roads. Plus, you have the A1 and M11 close by for easy access to the East Midlands, North and London.
For travel by rail, Ely station is served by the Fenline railway line, and connects you to Norwich, Cambridge, Peterborough and Ipswich, and of course London King's Cross. And when you want to travel abroad, London Stansted and Luton Airport are both under a half an hour’s drive away.
Popular-location amenities
With the tourist attraction of its beautiful cathedral, local businesses, shops and services are in abundance, which is a much-loved benefit for locals. The city centre is packed with independent shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as many national brands. The River Great Ouse, the Jubilee Gardens and the Cathedral Quarter itself are all highlights of this fascinating city. For education opportunities, Ely has a good range of both secondary and primary options to choose from, including Isle of Ely Primary School.
The Fens and beyond
Stretching across the flat landscape, The Fens, or Fenland, continues to support a strong agricultural history – and is a unique and beautiful environment to take your weekend walk. Famous for its eel fishing, you can also cycle along the ancient drovers' trails – one of the best ways to take in this unique and unspoilt countryside. For historic adventures further afield, you have the world-renowned university city of Cambridge, where you can visit awe-inspiring architecture and enjoy culture for all for ages.
Your new house in Ely
Choosing your new home is one of the biggest decisions in life. Our mission is to make that journey easy and a reality. To take that next step, chat to our team today. To explore more locations near Ely, browse our other new-builds and housing developments below, including Littleport, Peterborough and more…