Lark's Place at Kennett Garden Village

Development Overview

Lark's Place at Kennett Garden Village is a collection of 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom new build homes and apartments located in Kennett, Cambridgeshire (CB8 7QF), approximately four miles northeast of Newmarket. The development is being delivered by Ashberry Homes, a division of Bellway, which attained a 5 Star HBF (Home Builders Federation) Builder rating in 2024, reflecting a high level of customer recommendation.

Properties available for outright sale currently range from an approximate entry point of £209,995 for a 1-bedroom apartment (e.g., Plot 83) up to approximately £499,995 for the largest 4-bedroom houses. Available house types include The Freesia, a 2-bedroom semi-detached home from £279,995, and The Heather, a 3-bedroom semi-detached house starting from £299,995. Detached 3-bedroom options, such as The Wisteria, have been listed from £359,995.

Property Details

The construction at Lark's Place is designed with an emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency. It is intended that all new build homes come equipped with several eco-friendly features as standard, including PV Panels for renewable energy generation, electric car-charging ports, and rainwater-harvesting facilities. The homes are projected to achieve at least an EPC rating band B.

Specific house types offer practical living spaces for various buyers. For example, the 3-bedroom detached ‘The Wisteria’ features a double-fronted design with a property-length living room, an open-plan kitchen and dining area, and an en suite to bedroom 1. Other designs, like the 3-bedroom ‘The Orchid’, incorporate an open-plan kitchen/dining room with French doors providing access to the rear garden, alongside a downstairs cloakroom and modern Roca sanitaryware in the bathrooms. All properties benefit from a 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy.

Location Benefits

Lark's Place is situated within the wider Kennett Garden Village, a sustainable development planned to include significant open space and landscaping. Residents benefit from excellent regional transport links. Kennett Train Station is within walking distance of the development, offering direct rail connections to Bury St Edmunds in approximately 10 minutes and Cambridge in just over 30 minutes.

By road, the location provides direct access to the A11 and A14 major routes. This facilitates drive times of under 30 minutes to key locations including Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, and Cambridge. The A11/M11 corridor provides access towards London, with an average journey time of around 90 minutes.

Local amenities include the Kentford and Kennett Village Hall and playing fields, which is approximately an 8-minute walk. The village’s only pub, The Bell Inn, is situated approximately one mile from the site. Historic Newmarket, less than five miles away, provides comprehensive retail and leisure options, including The Guineas Shopping Centre (approx. 9 minutes drive) and Newmarket Racecourse (approx. 13 minutes drive). Local primary education is provided by Kennett Primary School.

Practical Information

The current sales phase features a mix of completed plots under a 'Ready When You Are' scheme and homes available for reservation. Specific availability, full pricing for 4-bedroom house types, and final completion phases are subject to change and should be verified. Prospective purchasers are advised to contact the Ashberry Homes sales office for up-to-date pricing, bespoke property specifications, and details on viewing arrangements.