Land for sale

London Hill, Babraham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB22

Positioned between the charming villages of Babraham and Sawston, the property offers a four-bedroom farmhouse, complemented by an expansive garden. Additionally, the site has a large poultry shed and agricultural store, offering the potential for residential or commercial development opportunities (subject to achieving the relevant planning permission). To the rear of the property is a 6.80 acre arable field bordered by mature trees.
In all extending to approximately 7.58 acres (3.07 hectares).
For sale by private treaty as a whole.

Location
The Wych benefits from a peaceful, rural setting. Situated between the villages of Babraham (1.7 miles) and Sawston (0.8 miles), whilst Cambridge and it’s world renowned University is 7 miles to the north-west.

Notably, the Property has excellent transport links via the A505, A11 and M11, with Whittlesford Parkway railway station only 2 miles away offering direct services to London.

The area offers excellent local amenities, including schools, healthcare, and leisure facilities. Prestigious independent schools such as The Perse, Abbey College Cambridge, and The Leys provide outstanding academic opportunities. Babraham Church of England Primary School is just 0.7 miles away, while Sawston and Linton Village Colleges are both well-regarded options for state secondary education.

Property
The Wych is a well-equipped smallholding with sweeping views of the Cambridgeshire Countryside. The property includes a characterful four-bedroom farmhouse extending to 1,731 sq ft with a generous garden.

Accompanying the residential accommodation are two farm buildings with potential for residential, equestrian or commercial conversion (STPP), and 6.80 acre field.

Farmhouse
A four-bedroom detached farmhouse forms the heart of the Property. The farmhouse has UPVC double glazed windows, and a garage attached. The house offers panoramic views of the South Cambridgeshire Countryside.The internal floor area extends to 1,731 sq ft (160.8 m2), with the garage being 204 sq ft (18.9 m2) in size.The ground floor features a traditional kitchen centred around a classic Aga, a cosy living room with generous natural light, a dedicated office space, a separate bathroom, and an additional shower room.

The first floor has three double bedrooms and one single bedroom.

The house is currently subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (details available from the agent).

Buildings
The outbuildings include a large poultry
shed (7,115 sq ft (661 m2) and agricultural
store (1,305 sq ft (121.2 m2).

The poultry shed is a timber framed shed
with dwarf concrete walls and a concrete
floor. It is currently used as a storage area.

The agricultural store features concrete
flooring, with concrete block walls and
cement fibre walls and roofing, providing
1,305 sq ft (121.2 m2) of agricultural storage
space.

Elements of the courtyard benefit from
concrete surfacing.

Land
The land towards the rear of the Wych
comprises 6.80 acre field, bordered by a line
of mature trees.

Currently used for arable cultivation, this
aspect of the Property provides the perfect
opportunity for an equestrian unit or
smallholding.

The land is surrounded by arable fields and
is accessed along London Hill.

Footpath 179/2 runs along the southern
edge of the property.

Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole

Tenure and Possession
The freehold of the site is offered for sale with vacant possession.

Overage
The farm buildings and land are being sold
subject to a 35% overage for a term of 30
years, to be triggered by the implementation
of planning permissions (or deemed planning
permission) or permitted development rights,
payable within 1 month of the implementation
of such permission.

Fixtures & Fittings
Fixtures and fittings are not included within
the sale.

Services
– The Wych farmhouse and outbuildings
benefit from mains water and mains
electricity.
– Foul drainage from the Farmhouse is via a
private septic tank.
– Heating is provided via the oil fired Aga
and electric radiators.
– Internet connection provided to The Wych
is rated as standard.

Health & Safety
All viewings are carried out at the sole risk
of the viewer and neither the selling Agent
nor the Vendor take responsibility.
VAT

Any guide prices quoted or discussed are
exclusive of VAT. In the event that the sale
of the Property becomes a chargeable
supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax
will be payable (or become payable by the
purchaser) in addition to the purchase price.

Wayleaves Easements & Rights of Way
The Property is to be sold subject to, and
with the benefit of, all existing wayleaves,
easements, covenants and rights of way,
whether or not disclosed.
Public footpath 179/2 runs along the southern
boundary of the Property.

Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights
To be included in the sale so for as these are
owned within the property.

EPC Ratings
The Wych Farmhouse: F (25)

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire District Council,
Chapel St, Cambridge, CB25 9HR

Viewings
Viewings are to be by appointment only,
arranged through the selling Agent.

Directions
From Cambridge travelling southwards
along the A1307: Take a right turn towards
Babraham onto The High Street. After
passing through the village continue for
approximately one mile, where the property
entrance will be on your right-hand side.

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