A vote for village life in Haddenham

Now is the last chance to buy at Highfield Gate, an attractive development of just 15 new houses by David Wilson Homes Eastern, in the popular village of Haddenham in Cambridgeshire, which is already over 60 per cent sold.

A recent study suggested that traditional English villages are in decline due to Government focus on regenerating urban areas*. However, Haddenham near Ely, is an example of a thriving village community which is alive and well – and proving to be very attractive to new residents as a popular place to live.

David Clark of local estate agents David Clark & Company, said: “Highfield Gate has an ideal location. Residents can enjoy the tranquillity of village life at evenings and weekends and still benefit from the extensive facilities and transport links of the nearby Cathedral City of Ely. It really does offer homebuyers the best of both worlds.”

“Day-to-day living is well catered for within the village which has a primary school, health centre, pharmacy, general store, takeaway and butchers.” David adds: “Haddenham is also very welcoming to newcomers, with a warm atmosphere and plenty of community spirit. It is a perfect place for new families to set down roots for their long term futures"

Haddenham is a charming village set in the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside, on the highest ridge to the west of Ely. It has a very long, rich history; there is evidence of settlement at Haddenham dating back 6,000 years. The local Church dates back to the 13th Century and once supported a lofty steeple with five great bells which could be seen for miles around.

Highfield Gate benefits from all that traditional village life has to offer. It is within easy walking distance of all essential amenities that residents would need on a day to day basis and there are also two great country pubs, The Three Kings Bar and Eatery and The Cherry Tree.

The majestic expanses of the surrounding Fenlands also provide endless opportunities for walking, cycling and boating on the nearby River Great Ouse, giving families the chance to enjoy a wonderful outdoor lifestyle.

Highfield Gate is very accessible. The A10, which runs close to the village, leads directly to Ely and also to Huntingdon and Cambridge, which are both around 15 miles away. The motorway network is easily reached via the A1(M) and M11. Stansted Airport is around 33 miles away. Frequent rail services from Ely Station connect commuters to Cambridge in around 15 minutes and London King’s Cross can be reached in around 70 minutes.

There are currently two and three-bedroom homes available at Highfield Gate. Prices start at just £169,995 for a two-bedroom terraced house, ranging up to £234,995 for a three-bedroom detached home with garage and £349,995 for a five- bedroom detached home with garage.

The houses at Highfield Gate are very well designed with a high specification to provide a comfortable modern lifestyle.

There are some great incentives to help buyers make Highfield Gate their new home. If purchasers have an existing home to sell, they can take advantage of David Wilson’s excellent Part Exchange scheme. The housebuilder will buy your property and put the value towards a new house at the development. Part Exchange saves hassle, worry and money: there are no estate agent fees to pay, no HIP pack to prepare, and you can even stay in your old home until the new one is ready.

With Part Exchange David Wilson Homes is also offering free home removals - which includes packing up all your belongings, transporting them and then unpacking them all on arrival – and a handy man for a day to help you with jobs like putting up pictures to help you settle in to your new home.

For more information about Highfield Gate, West End Road, Haddenham, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 3TE, log on to dwh.co.uk.

*The UK Competitiveness Index, September 2008