Ely

Ely is a small cathedral city, with meandering streets and many historic buildings. Its name means Isle of Eels but buying property for sale in Ely doesn’t have to be a slippery affair. A home in Ely means living in a most picturesque city, where the skyline is dominated by Ely Cathedral especially the ‘lantern tower’. Only 64 miles from Charing Cross, Ely train station has direct routes to Cambridge, Peterborough, Nottingham and London making house sales here very popular.

A home where Oliver Cromwell once lived

A proud history, the citizens of Ely have always had a fighting spirit. If you set up home here you’ll be walking in the footsteps of, Hereward the Wake who made the last stand for the English against William the Conqueror. Not forgetting Oliver Cromwell whose 14 Century half timbered house is now the Tourist Information Office. Ely Cathedral known as ‘Ship of the Fens’ stands like a beacon for people looking for property for sale in Ely. Its unique Octagon Tower is one of the Middle Ages most amazing engineering feats. When looking at house sales in Ely you could also consider widening your search to St Ives and Peterborough.

Sales are popular in Ely

Ely began life as an island, effectively isolated by the surrounding fens. Incredibly eels were used as currency in the past. Imagine paying for your home in eels! Shopping in Ely is easy and convenient with free parking. There is a market on Thursday and Saturday each week, along with mainstream shops, numerous Cafes, restaurants and pubs Ely is a desirable place to live and property sales reflect this. The fens here were drained in the 18th century, so no longer an island, buying property for sale in Ely, doesn’t mean an isolated life. Ely is still situated on the river Ouse which is a popular boating area with a large marina.

Local amenities and services for Ely include

• Ely Cathedral - One of the finest Norman cathedrals in Britain.
• Oliver Cromwell's House
• Ely Museum - In the Old Gaol House.
• Crowland Abbey - Rich remains of a once prosperous Abbey.
• Local schools include four primary schools and Ely Community College, a comprehensive school with 1,250 pupils.
• Two Hospital; Addenbrookes Hospital, Princess of Wales Hospital Lynn Road

haart of Ely - also covering, Soham, Littleport, Haddenham, Sutton & Witchford.

The Ely office is situated on Forehill, close to the local market square and other shops. We are just a 5 minute walk away to the train station with direct routes into Kings Cross. Parking is avaliable just off Broad Street and Ship Lane, both a couple of minutes away from the office