5 bed detached house for sale

Tower Road, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6

An exceptional family home offering spacious and versatile accommodation in a peaceful village setting. With attractive gardens, generous living space and a layout perfectly suited to modern family life, the property combines countryside tranquillity with excellent transport links to Cambridge, Ely and Londo

This beautifully presented five-bedroom family home offers an exceptional sense of space, light, and flow, creating a calm and welcoming environment throughout. Generous rooms and thoughtful layout combine with a seamless connection between the interior and the landscaped gardens, making it ideal for both family living and entertaining.

Key Features:

• Five bedrooms (one currently used as a study)
• Principal bedroom with ensuite shower room
• Refitted family bathroom with bath and separate shower
• Spacious living room with fireplace and French doors
• Dining room with French windows to the garden
• Large kitchen diner with gas range cooker
• Utility room with plumbing for appliances
• Double garage and large driveway with ample parking
• Landscaped, wildlife-friendly gardens with countryside views
• Gated rear garden for security
• Village location with excellent local amenities
• Great transport links: Direct trains to London King’s Cross (approx.1 hour) and connections to the Midlands and the North

At the heart of the home is the large kitchen diner, complete with a gas range cooker and plenty of space for cooking, dining, and gathering with friends or family. Just off the kitchen is a utility room with plumbing for appliances, keeping the home both practical and well-organised. The living room, with fireplace and French windows opening to the rear garden, provides a relaxing space to unwind while enjoying views across open fields.

The dining room also has French windows leading to the garden, perfect for al fresco dining and summer entertaining. A versatile fifth bedroom currently used as a study provides options as a home office, playroom, or guest room.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from a modern, newly fitted ensuite shower room, while the newly refitted family bathroom includes both a bath and a separate shower. There are three further double bedrooms, two with fitted wardrobes, and a spacious hallway with a galleried landing, which enhances the sense of light and space throughout the upper floor.

The gardens are a true feature of the property, offering open views across the surrounding fields. They have been maintained without chemicals for over 30 years, creating a wildlife-friendly environment with a wildflower meadow, fruit trees (apple, pear, quince, greengage, and plum), and a woodland-style front garden with seasonal planting. The secure rear garden provides a safe environment for children and pets and a beautiful setting for relaxing or entertaining.

Set on a quiet road on the edge of the village, the property offers privacy while remaining close to excellent amenities, including a primary school, shops, post office, village hall, pubs, restaurants, local stables, and a yoga centre. Nearby Ely provides further shopping, dining, a cinema, sports facilities, riverside walks, and vibrant weekly and farmers’ markets.

This home perfectly combines practical family living with a lifestyle focus, offering space, flexibility, and a beautiful setting to enjoy the seasons, entertain friends, and make lasting memories. Its location, layout, and gardens make it ideal for those seeking a tranquil village lifestyle with excellent connections to Cambridge, Ely, and London.

Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
EPC: Rating D
Local East Cambridgeshire District Council
Council Tax Band: F