Land for sale

Stretham Road, Wicken, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7

Description

The site extends to approximately 0.7acres (0.3ha) and is currently used for storage. It is located on the fringe of the village of Wicken, with a residential dwelling to the south and open countryside to the north and west.

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 the University city of Cambridge and Cambridge's Science and Business Parks via the A10. The A14 dual carriageway provides road connections to Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, the M11, A1/M.
Planning

The site benefits from full planning permission for four residential dwellings comprising:
• 2 x 3- bedroom bungalows
• 2 x 4- bedroom houses

The planning application (ref: 23/00894/ful) was submitted to East Cambridgeshire District Council, and was granted at appeal (ref: App/V0510/W/24/3341431) on 9th September 2024.

Further information on the planning permission can be found in the information pack, available on request.
Tenure

The freehold of the site will be sold with vacant possession on completion.

Easements, wayleaves and rights of way
The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all public rights of way, wayleaves, and easements whether or not specifically mentioned.
Services

Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries regarding services capacities and connections. However, the owner has made us aware water and electric are on site.
Information pack

An information pack containing further detail on planning and technical matters is available on request.
Method of sale

The property is offered for sale by way of informal tender. A deadline for offers will be set in due course
All tenders should be sent to:
Dominic Bryant

Whilst the intention is not to be unduly prescriptive at this stage, we would ask you to address the following points in order for your proposal to be properly considered:
• The identity of the Purchaser;
• The level of financial offer including the level of deposit to be paid on exchange;
• Proof of funding;
• Due diligence undertaken;
• Timeframe to exchange and completion;
• Details of the solicitor you will be using for this transaction;
• Confirmation of the level of approval that has been granted on submission of the offer, and details of the further approvals required to proceed with the purchase.
The Landowner reserves the right not to accept the highest, or indeed, any offer.
Viewings

Viewing the property is strictly by appointment only, and all parties should be accompanied onsite. The landowner and their agent are not liable for the safety of parties inspecting the site.
Value added tax

It is understood that the vendor has not elected to tax the property.
New homes

For information regarding New Homes sales value, please contact:
Jason Capel on and