The Ferns at Kennett Garden Village

Development Overview

The Ferns at Kennett Garden Village is a specific collection of 160 new build homes by Bellway Homes, forming a key part of the wider 500-home Kennett Garden Village masterplan in Kennett, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire (CB8 7QQ). The development is being delivered alongside Ashberry Homes, which is building 164 properties at Lark’s Place, and is designed as a sustainable, lower-density extension to the existing village. Bellway Homes holds a 5 Star HBF Builder rating for 2024, indicating over 90% of customers would recommend them. The development is positioned to appeal to first-time buyers, families, and professionals needing connectivity to Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, and Cambridge. The entire Kennett Garden Village scheme is a partnership with the Kennett Community Land Trust (CLT) and is committed to being near net-zero carbon, incorporating energy-efficient infrastructure.

Property Details

This Bellway development offers a selection of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes, including detached, semi-detached, end terrace, and mid-terrace properties, as part of their Artisan Homes Collection. Available properties range from approximately 788 to 1,374 sq. ft.. Specific four-bedroom house types include ‘The Luthier,’ a 1,374 sq. ft. detached home featuring an open-plan kitchen/dining/family area, a dedicated study, utility facilities in the cloakroom, and an en suite to bedroom 1. All new homes feature modern specifications, including Roca sanitary-ware and Zanussi kitchen appliances. Crucially, selected homes are equipped with sustainable features such as Air Source Heat Pumps and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging points. All properties are offered with a Freehold tenure and are protected by a 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy.

Location Benefits

The Ferns benefits from a highly convenient Cambridgeshire village location with direct access to regional transport networks. Kennett Train Station is located approximately 100m south of the wider site boundary, translating to about a 15-minute walk from the development. Direct rail journey times are approximately 8 minutes to Newmarket, 10 minutes to Bury St Edmunds, and 35 minutes to Cambridge. For road users, the site offers strategic access to the A14, A11, and M11. The driving distance to Newmarket is less than five miles (approx. 5 minutes), Bury St Edmunds is 12 miles, and Cambridge is around 18 miles. A direct bus service (Stephensons of Essex) runs every 30 minutes from the village (The Close) to Newmarket (Wragg Drive), taking approximately 10 minutes. On-site amenities planned as part of the Kennett Garden Village masterplan include a new Primary School, a village centre with neighbourhood retail (convenience store), and more than 30 acres of landscaped public open space.

Practical Information

Current guide prices for the development range from approximately £320,000 for a 3-bedroom home up to £510,000 for a 4-bedroom detached home. For instance, a 3-bed semi-detached is listed at £315,000 and the 4-bed detached 'Luthier' is priced at £494,995. Homebuyers should budget for an annual Estate Management Charge (Service Charge) of approximately £90.00. Completion status varies, with some plots ‘Ready to Move In’. Bellway Homes offers incentives such as Part Exchange, Deposit Unlock (5% deposit), and the 'Track Record' 100% mortgage for eligible renters. Viewing arrangements and specific plot availability should be confirmed by contacting the developer’s sales office directly.