Stunning new houses and apartments only minutes from Cambridge city centre
A home at Abberley Woods. A joy to live in. Easy to commute from. Situated in a traditional English village, but just minutes from one of the most vibrant city centres in the Eastern region.
Abberley Woods is a stunning collection of 67 immaculate, individual 2 bedroom homes, 2-3 bedroom bungalows and 1-2 bedroom apartments set within beautifully landscaped grounds, incorporating many existing natural features retained by the development’s creators.
Inside and out, each property has been finished to the highest standards offering space, comfort and energy efficiency while giving you the freedom to stamp your own character onto your chosen home.
Location
The Abberley Woods new housing development is located in Granhams Road just of the main high street in the village of Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire.
This is a very popular area to live as it combines country living with the nearby city facilities and historical charm of Cambridge. Good transport links to London and the M11 motorway add to the appeal of the location.
The new housing development sits within a landscaped green environment many of the existing trees and foliage have been carefully retained by the developer. In easy walking distance is the centre of the village as is the main line train station.
Despite its good transports links, main road access and proximity to the city of Cambridge the village itself has retained its local country charm and ambiance. The links to the left provide more information on Great Shelford and the surrounding area.
About Great Shelford
Abberley Woods is situated in the picturesque village of Great Shelford, just four miles from Cambridge city centre.
With a population of approximately 4,000, the village of Great Shelford can be traced back to around 400 AD and features in the Doomsday Book. Today the village tastefully combines Victorian and Edwardian properties with smaller dwellings and more modern estates. Great Shelford sits nestled amongst surrounding fields which climb up the chalk slopes towards the trust-managed Gog Magog hills, but has equally developed towards Cambridge's city boundaries.
While retaining a warm, relaxed rural charm, the village offers excellent amenities including a primary school, banks and a wide range of shops, public houses and restaurants. It also offers a range of activities such as Cricket Club, Darts League, Football, Rugby, Sports Centre, Scout and Brownies, etc. There are plenty of country walks to discover, and the village is part of the National Cycle Network linking directly to nearby Addenbrookes Hospital, one of the largest and best-known in the country.
Cambridge
Cambridge, of course, combines a uniquely historic past with a highly progressive approach to the future. Cambridge is only four miles from the Great Shelford and with easy transportation links, offers a wide range of amenities, including a 14 secondary schools, 9 primary schools, theatres, galleries, museums, numbers pubs and clubs, a wider variety of restaurants catering for all tastes.
It also offers a wide range of leisure activities, eg football, gardening, gyms, swimming pool, bowling, rugby, pilates, snooker, tennis, yoga, etc.
Healthcare
Great Shelford contains the Shelford Medical Practice, physiotherapists and dental services within the village.
Cambridge also has great healthcare facilities including 5 hospitals within the area – Addensbrooke’s Hospital, Muffield Hospital, Papworth Hospital, Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital and the Rosie Maternity Hospital.
Transport Links
Abberley Woods is well serviced by excellent road and rail links to Cambridge and London.
- Local Rail Station
Shelford Railway Station is on the direct line from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street and Kings Cross.
- Road Network
The M11 motorway is 5-6 miles away with London 50 miles further on. There is also a Park and Ride servicing Cambridge nearby. Great Shelford has a number of bus services in and around the village.
- Cycle Routes
There are numerous cycle routes and footpaths, including that from Granhams Road to Addenbrookes Hospital.
Other useful sites
www.shelford.org for details of the village including Organisations, Clubs & Activities, etc.
www.cambridgeshire.net for details of groups, clubs, societies, courses, local public services, etc
1 Bed Apartment
Entrance hall with white oak veneered door
Custom-built kitchen with integrated appliances
Spacious living/dining room with TV
and telephone point
Bedroom with built in wardrobe
Bathroom with bath and Mira thermostatic shower control and shower screen
2 Bed Apartment
Entrance hall with white oak veneered door
Custom-built kitchen with integrated appliances
Spacious living/dining room with TV
and telephone point
Master bedroom with built in wardrobes
Bedroom 2
Bathroom with bath and Mira thermostatic shower control and shower screen
2 Bedroom House
Entrance hall
Custom-built kitchen with integrated appliances
Spacious living/dining room
with TV and telephone point
W.C
Landing
2 bedrooms, one with built in wardrobe
Bathroom with bath and Mira thermostatic shower control and shower screen
2 Bed with Study Chalet Bungalow
Entrance hall with under stairs storage cupboard
Spacious open plan living room/kitchen with TV and telephone points
Custom built kitchen with integrated appliances
Bathroom with bath and Mira thermostatic shower control and shower screen
Landing
2 Bedrooms
TV point in selected bedrooms
Study
Loft Space
3 Bedroom House
Entrance hall
Custom-built kitchen with integrated
appliances
Living Room with TV and telephone point
W.C
Landing
Master bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bathroom with bath and Mira thermostatic
shower control and shower screen