6 bed detached house for sale

Drury Lane, Wicken, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7

A truly versatile family home complimented by an array of outbuildings and nearly 2 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds, enjoying far-reaching countryside views.

Ely 7 miles (mainline railway station to Cambridge, King's Cross and Liverpool Street), A14 7 miles, Newmarket 9 miles, Cambridge 17 miles (distances are approximate).

Willow Paddocks, 44 Drury Lane, is an individually designed home built in 1996, featuring attractive brick elevations beneath a tiled roof. The property offers well-presented and versatile accommodation throughout, ideal for modern family living. Coupled with the generous grounds and outbuildings, the property offers a wealth of possibilities, making it ideal for buyers looking for a home with flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles, hobbies or business ventures.

The property currently offers equestrian facilities including paddocks, stabling, and a Manège, however, the brick built outbuildings present versatile potential and could be repurposed as workshops or converted into offices or living accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents. Additionally, the Manège and land could be adapted for alternative uses such as extra parking or garden area, a dog exercise field, a tennis court, small scale livestock keeping, or even the installation of a swimming pool.

Nestled along a peaceful lane on the outskirts of this charming rural village, the property enjoys a tranquil setting with sweeping views over open countryside. The village itself offers a warm and welcoming community, enriched by a variety of local amenities including a traditional church, a popular farm shop, public house, and a well-regarded playgroup. Residents benefit from a vibrant social scene, with numerous local organisations and events throughout the year. The area is also famed for its natural beauty, being home to the renowned Wicken Fen Nature Reserve and offering picturesque countryside walks, including the scenic trails at nearby Devil’s Dyke.

The villages of Fordham and Soham, both approximately 3 miles distant, provide a range of local shopping facilities and schools catering for all age ranges. For more extensive shopping and schooling, the horse racing town of Newmarket is within 9 miles or the Cathedral City of Ely is within 7 miles, both providing excellent rail links for commuters to London and Cambridge. Wicken is also ideally situated for commuters into Cambridge and Cambridge's Science and Business Parks via Stretham and the A10. The A14 dual carriageway (approximately 7 miles) provides good road connections to Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, the M11, A1/M and M6.