House For Sale £1,750,000
Freehold development opportunity extending to approximately 1.21ha (3 acres) subject to survey. Central village location – approx. 1.40 acres located inside the Village Development Framework. For Sale by Informal Tender – closing date 12 noon Friday 24th March 2023
The property comprises a level site area which extends to approximately 1.21 ha (3 acres).
Home Farmhouse is a detached property built in 1969/70. The property generally appears to be structurally sound but would benefit from full refurbishment and updating. The accommodation extends to approximately 2,950 sqft gia. The property has 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms and 2 bathrooms, as well as extensive parking, outbuildings and gardens. The farmhouse is approached over a private driveway leading to a parking area for several vehicles with a quadruple garage. The grounds include mature hedgerow boundaries, lawned areas to the front and rear, mature fruit orchards and extensive kitchen/vegetable garden. There are a number of garden outbuildings including a greenhouse, concrete block and corrugated general purpose store, workshop/store of concrete block construction and further concrete block and corrugated tin garden store.
Location Fowlmere is a most desirable and highly sought after South Cambridgeshire village which enjoys an excellent range of local amenities including a primary school, local shops, village hall and public house as well as being the home of the rspb reserve. Fowlmere is conveniently located just 14km (8 miles) south west of Cambridge and 9km (6 miles) north east of Royston. For the commuter, there are mainline railway stations nearby at Foxton, Shepreth and Whittlesford Parkway. The village is also well placed for access to major routes including the M11 motorway with junction 10 at Duxford and junction 11 at Harston. The property occupies a convenient position in the heart of the village, just a short walk from local amenities and the village church.
New homes Cheffins new homes department has been actively involved with appraising potential development opportunities on the land. Should you wish to discuss any proposals for the site then please contact Christina Green on or
Cheffins new homes department would expect to be retained on the sale of the completed properties.
Wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way The property is sold subject to all wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way whether or not disclosed.
Tenure The Freehold of the property, as shown edged in red on the plan for indicative purposes only, is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion.
Method of sale The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender and offers are invited either on an Unconditional or Subject to Planning basis. Closing date for offers 12 noon Friday 24th March 2023.
Local authority South Cambridgeshire District Council, South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB3 6EA
vendor's solicitor Alexander Waples, Tees Law, Titan House, Castle Park, Cambridge, CB3 0AY
VAT We understand that VAT will not be payable on the purchase price of the land.
Anti-money laundering The successful bidder will be required to provide id documentation and proof of funds information to satisfy the aml requirements when Heads of Terms are agreed.
Viewings Viewings are strictly by appointment only to be arranged through the selling agent:
Maxwell Fahie mrics
Tel: Email:
Cheffins, Clifton House, 1-2 Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7EA
planning Approximately 1.40 acres (sts) of the site is located within the Fowlmere Village Development Framework. Fowlmere is designated as a Group Village in the South Cambs Local Plan 2018 and Policy S/10 states that 'Residential development and redevelopment up to an indicative maximum scheme size of 8 dwellings will be permitted within the development frameworks of Group Villages. Development may exceptionally consist of up to about 15 dwellings where this would make the best use of a single brownfield site'.
The site is not located adjacent to or within the village Conservation Area and there are no Listed Buildings on site, but buyers should rely on their own enquiries.
Cheffins Planning Department would expect to be retained for ongoing planning advice for development of the site. Please contact Adam Tuck or Ruth Gunton on to discuss planning advice.
The property comprises a level site area which extends to approximately 1.21 ha (3 acres).
Home Farmhouse is a detached property built in 1969/70. The property generally appears to be structurally sound but would benefit from full refurbishment and updating. The accommodation extends to approximately 2,950 sqft gia. The property has 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms and 2 bathrooms, as well as extensive parking, outbuildings and gardens. The farmhouse is approached over a private driveway leading to a parking area for several vehicles with a quadruple garage. The grounds include mature hedgerow boundaries, lawned areas to the front and rear, mature fruit orchards and extensive kitchen/vegetable garden. There are a number of garden outbuildings including a greenhouse, concrete block and corrugated general purpose store, workshop/store of concrete block construction and further concrete block and corrugated tin garden store.
Location Fowlmere is a most desirable and highly sought after South Cambridgeshire village which enjoys an excellent range of local amenities including a primary school, local shops, village hall and public house as well as being the home of the rspb reserve. Fowlmere is conveniently located just 14km (8 miles) south west of Cambridge and 9km (6 miles) north east of Royston. For the commuter, there are mainline railway stations nearby at Foxton, Shepreth and Whittlesford Parkway. The village is also well placed for access to major routes including the M11 motorway with junction 10 at Duxford and junction 11 at Harston. The property occupies a convenient position in the heart of the village, just a short walk from local amenities and the village church.
New homes Cheffins new homes department has been actively involved with appraising potential development opportunities on the land. Should you wish to discuss any proposals for the site then please contact Christina Green on or
Cheffins new homes department would expect to be retained on the sale of the completed properties.
Wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way The property is sold subject to all wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way whether or not disclosed.
Tenure The Freehold of the property, as shown edged in red on the plan for indicative purposes only, is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion.
Method of sale The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender and offers are invited either on an Unconditional or Subject to Planning basis. Closing date for offers 12 noon Friday 24th March 2023.
Local authority South Cambridgeshire District Council, South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB3 6EA
vendor's solicitor Alexander Waples, Tees Law, Titan House, Castle Park, Cambridge, CB3 0AY
VAT We understand that VAT will not be payable on the purchase price of the land.
Anti-money laundering The successful bidder will be required to provide id documentation and proof of funds information to satisfy the aml requirements when Heads of Terms are agreed.
Viewings Viewings are strictly by appointment only to be arranged through the selling agent:
Maxwell Fahie mrics
Tel: Email:
Cheffins, Clifton House, 1-2 Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7EA
planning Approximately 1.40 acres (sts) of the site is located within the Fowlmere Village Development Framework. Fowlmere is designated as a Group Village in the South Cambs Local Plan 2018 and Policy S/10 states that 'Residential development and redevelopment up to an indicative maximum scheme size of 8 dwellings will be permitted within the development frameworks of Group Villages. Development may exceptionally consist of up to about 15 dwellings where this would make the best use of a single brownfield site'.
The site is not located adjacent to or within the village Conservation Area and there are no Listed Buildings on site, but buyers should rely on their own enquiries.
Cheffins Planning Department would expect to be retained for ongoing planning advice for development of the site. Please contact Adam Tuck or Ruth Gunton on to discuss planning advice.
