Land for sale

Westfield Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22

Positioned in one of the area’s most desirable villages, close to Shelford Rugby Club and just minutes from Cambridge, this development opportunity is offered for sale with the benefit of a full planning permission.

The planning consent allows for the demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new home which can be internally finished and styled to your own tastes and needs. The design of the home and the exterior specification all form part of the planning consent and has been designed to reflect a high quality and blend in with the attractive street scene.

The plot has full planning permission for a 1,800 sq ft (167 sqm) detached Georgian styled home, complete with a separate 400 sq ft (37 sqm) annex positioned at the end of the garden.
Planning

The site is located within the jurisdiction of South Cambridgeshire District Council. Full planning permission was granted on 18/03/2025 under application reference number 24/03891/ful, for the ‘demolition of existing single storey dwelling and the construction of a two storey replacement dwelling and single storey ancillary annex with associated landscaping’.

The proposed site plan and floor plans are detailed below and further information is available on the South Cambridgeshire planning portal - full web address in the brochure.
Location

Great Shelford is a popular village near Cambridge with shops, a primary school, a library, a church, a health centre and tennis courts. It provides easy access to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Gog Magog Golf Club, and Babraham Road Park and Ride. For commuters, the M11 (junction 11) is 3.5 miles away, the A11 is 5 miles away, and the village has a mainline railway station within 1.5 miles providing services to London, Cambridge and the soon to be built Cambridge South railway station, serving the city’s Biomedical Campus.

The University city of Cambridge offers a variety of shopping and cultural facilities, as well as a selection of schools for different age groups. These include The Perse and St Faith’s private schools, Shelford Primary School, and Sawston Village College for secondary education.
Tenure

The freehold of the site is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion.
Services

Interested parties must satisfy themselves as to the availability and adequacy of all services prior to making their unconditional offer.

Wayleaves, easements, covenants
The site is sold subject to all wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way, whether or not disclosed.
Method of sale

The freehold of the Site is offered for sale by Informal Tender on an unconditional basis.
VAT

We understand that the seller has not elected to opt the Property to tax, therefore VAT will not be charged in addition to the purchase price.
New homes

Bidwells has evidence of new home sales in the locality. For specific queries with regards to resale values, please contact the New Homes team.
Viewing

Viewing is strictly by appointment. Interested parties must be accompanied on site at all times, as organised by prior appointment. Parties should take due care for their own personal safety when inspecting the site.
Notes

The images shown are computer generated images of the proposed new property.