Bellway Homes - The Ferns at Kennett Garden Village

Directions

The Ferns at Kennett Garden Village is located off Station Road and Dane Hill Road, less than five miles from Newmarket, 12 miles from Bury St Edmunds, around 18 miles from Cambridge and 72 miles from central London. Major roads easily accessible from the development include the A11, the A14 and the M11. Stansted Airport is 38 miles away via the A11 and the M11. The Ferns at Kennett Garden Village lies within the administrative boundaries of Kennett Parish Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council.

Leisure

Residents of these new homes in Newmarket might be pleased to note that there are 12.5 acres of open space planned as part of the development, which could be used for recreational activities, such as dog walking, jogging and cycling. For families, there's a children's playground next to the village playing field, less than 10 minutes' walk from The Ferns at Kennett Garden Village. Kentford and Kennett Village Hall is situated nearby and is a popular venue for local activities. The Bell Inn, a mile from the development, is the village's only pub and offers a varied menu of home cooked food. Dating from the 16th century, The Bell is said to have no less than four resident ghosts. Horses feature prominently in the local area with Newmarket being the birthplace of horse racing. The Rowley Mile and the July Course (which together make up Newmarket Racecourse), The National Stud and The National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art (which includes The National Horse Racing Museum) are all based in the town, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Other sports facilities locally include Newmarket Leisure Centre, which has two swimming pools, a sports hall, a gym and fitness studio, as well as a soft play zone for youngsters, Royal Worlington & Newmarket Golf Club, and Links Golf Club - all around 10 minutes' drive away. For film fans, the nearest multiplex is in Bury St Edmunds; the town is also home to the Abbeygate Cinema, which presents a varied selection of arthouse, independent and world cinema, as well as new releases, family favourites and live event screenings. Newmarket Kings Theatre and the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds both stage a comprehensive programme of drama, comedy, live music, family shows and workshops throughout the year.

Transport

Regular train services run from Kennett Station to Newmarket, Cambridge, Bury St Edmund, Ipswich, Ely and Peterborough. Major roads within convenient distance of The Ferns at Kennett Garden Village include the A11 (for London, Thetford and Norwich), the M11 (for Cambridge, Bishop's Stortford, Harlow, Loughton and the M25), and the A14 (for Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Felixstowe, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Kettering and the M1). Stansted Airport is 40 minutes by car from the development via the A11 and the M11.

Education

Residents with young children could benefit from plans to include a primary school as part of the development. There are also a number of well-regarded schools nearby, including Kennett Primary School, which is just a few minutes' walk from The Ferns at Kennett Garden Village. Other schools catering to young children include Moulton CEVC Primary School, The Pines Primary - both five minutes' drive from the development - and Fordham CE Primary, which is around 10 minutes' drive away. For older students, Mildenhall College Academy, Newmarket Academy and Soham Village College can all be reached in less than 15 minutes by car.

Shopping

Newmarket town centre is popular with shoppers from across the region. The Guineas Shopping Centre and High Street are the main retail areas boasting a good selection of chain stores and independents between them. A twice weekly market also takes place along High Street with traders selling a wide range of goods, including fresh produce, street food and crafts. Bury St Edmunds town centre is also popular with shoppers and lies 10 miles to the east of Kennett. There the Arc mall contains a wealth of boutiques and high-street names, while surrounding streets - such as Abbeygate Street, Butter Market, St John's Street and The Traverse are populated by a vibrant mix of boutiques, specialist stores, restaurants, coffee houses and traditional pubs.