Great Shelford

Only 4 miles South of Cambridge, property for sale in Great Shelford is popular with those seeking a quiet rural life, with modern amenities on their doorstep. House sales near to the River Cam are picturesque and snapped up quickly, and walking around this village, you’ll come across many hidden architectural gems you might hope to make your home.

Great Shelford the Authors home

 Many of Phillipa Pearce’s books were inspired by her childhood growing up in Great Shelford, including ‘Tom’s Midnight Garden’. Today the author Tom Sharpe has chosen the village as his home. On the edge of Cambridge you can access the hustle and bustle of the famous University Town any time, but the beauty of buying property for sale in Great Shelford is having access to all the local amenities. There are a wide range of shops including a delicatessen, three pubs, a restaurant and the Cambridgeshire based Eaden Lilley family store. If seeking to actively participate in village life you should consider house sales in this area, local sport includes tennis at the Great Shelford Tennis Club with four floodlit courts, allowing all year round play, a well supported local Football team, a Lawn Bowling Club, Canoeing on the River Cam, Darts League, Pilates, Cricket, Rugby, Horticultural Club and Bell Ringing.

Property for sale in Great Shelford will give you easy access to the M11 and Shelford Railway Station is on the line from Cambridge to London increasing commuting possibilities. Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire contain a growing pool of internationally renowned research and development companies. Those working in agriculture and engineering have sought house sales in Great Shelford for many years, now those in the technology industry are setting up home here to. The excellent job prospects afforded them by the developing business and science parks, makes Great Shelford an affordable housing area.

 Living in Great Shelford gives you access to;

• Great Shelford Primary School, Sawston Secondary School
• Various sports clubs, inlcuding tennis and Football
• Sawston Sports Centre
• Cambridge only 4 miles away
• Fishing and boating on the river Cam

haart of Great Shelford - also covering Stapleford , Trumpington , Comberton Catchment, Haslingfield, Harston.

The Great Shelford office is located in Woollards Lane which is in the heart of the village and a short walk to the local train station. Parking is available at the rear of the office.