Cortlands

Nestled in rural Cambridgeshire, the picturesque village of Fordham offers an ideal residential setting, close to charming public parks, excellent local amenities, and convenient transport connections to nearby town centre attractions.

Outdoor pursuits are well catered for in the area, with a pleasant recreation field and children’s play park just a short walk from Cortlands. Also close to home, around one mile from the development, Fordham Wood is a wet valley woodland with a rich and fascinating history. Interestingly, the woodland once formed part of the historic fen; where Fordham villagers would cut reed for thatching and collect wood for fuel. It now offers a peaceful habitat filled with alder trees and a diverse range of ground flora – perfect for a weekend stroll. Slightly further afield, Thetford Forest is a vast area of nature boasting 18,730 hectares, with extensive walking trails and picnic areas, plus archery and various activities for children. Filled with a patchwork of pines, heathland and broadleaves, this beautiful site provides a welcome refuge for a rich variety of animal and plant life. The vast forest offers attractions to keep residents of all ages entertained, with everything from outdoor play facilities at High Lodge, through to the historic relics at Mildenhall Warren and the tranquil walking routes of St Helens. Just a 30-minute drive from Cortlands, the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Cambridge offers an array of award-winning leisure attractions, shopping centres and a fantastic variety of cafés, restaurants and bars for residents to enjoy. Boasting world-class heritage sites, stunning architecture and cultural endeavours in abundance, this wonderful city never fails to delight its visitors.

Cortlands enjoys close proximity to an excellent range of highly-rated schools, covering all levels of education. Serving younger children, the local school is Fordham Church of England Primary, which is known to be particularly well-regarded and can be reached within walking distance or just a 3-minute drive from home. There are a number of further options for primary education in nearby Soham and Newmarket, while those requiring secondary education will benefit from easy access to the popular Soham Village College, just six minutes from the development by car, or the notable Newmarket Academy, around a 12-minute drive away.

An ideal setting for commuters, Cortlands is situated around a 30 minute drive from Bury St Edmunds, with approximately 12 business parks and industrial areas within the town. The A14 Newmarket bypass is less than a 10-minute drive from home and provides a direct route into Cambridge to the east and Bury St Edmunds to the west. Both areas can be reached in around 30 minutes by car. The A11 can also be reached within six miles of the development. Those who prefer to travel by train will find Newmarket train station just a 15-minute drive away, providing direct routes to Kings Cross in under an hour, as well as Stansted Airport, Norwich, Peterborough and Ipswich.

The picturesque village of Fordham offers an excellent selection of amenities, meaning that everyday essentials are within easy reach. A convenience store sits alongside a number of local shops and services, including a village butchers and a handful of traditional country pubs, offering delicious home-cooked food from locally sourced ingredients. The popular Scottsdale Garden Centre and its charming Sunflower Café is a short 10- minute walk from Cortlands, while a major supermarket can be found within a 10-minute drive. Just a 30-minute drive from the development, Cambridge offers an impressive shopping parade, with the famous Grand Arcade amongst the city’s myriad of attractions. Boasting an unrivalled mix of retailers over three sky lit floors, this stunning mall is just one of the many unmissable shopping destinations at the heart of Cambridge.