Land for sale in Stretham Road, Wicken, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7

** plot 3 riverside, stretham road, wicken **

With planning consent to construct an architect designed 4 bedroom family home of 2,347 sq ft.

Situated in a stunning riverside location!

The vendor has completed the installation of services to the development - with each plot having incoming services, piling and hardcore.

The plot is approximately 0.41 acres (0.166 hectares).

The consent provides for a detached home:

* ground floor *
Entrance hall with impressive stair core, family room, dining room, utility room, WC and cloak cupboard.

* first floor *
Main bedroom with walk in wardrobe and en suite shower room, balcony, three further bedrooms, a family bathroom.

* double garage *

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).<br/><br/>Local amenities to Wicken include a church, farm shop and playgroup. The village is renowned for the popular Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, South Angle Park Farm and the historic Devils Dyke walk at nearby Burwell.

The site is on the Cam Washes sssi providing walks to Ely and Cambridge along the adjoining riverbank). The areas around Wicken provide many water-based attractions, with The River Cam having mooring at Upware Marina, TipTree Marina and Fish and Duck Marina. There are water sports available at Hannam’s Wake Hub at Stretham and Ely Sailing Club at Ely.

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 provide 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 (approximately 7 miles) provides good road connections to Bury St Edmunds to the east and to Cambridge, the M11, A1/M and M6 to the west.

Ground Floor

A welcoming entrance lobby with stairs to the first floor, coats cupboard and wc to the side. Leading through to:

Living Room

Situated to the side, this room has a double aspect with windows to the side and sliding doors to the rear garden.

Kitchen Area

Positioned to the rear of the home, the kitchen area is positioned closest to the lobby. The current design suggests a central island with run of additional cupboards and appliances.

Dining Area

Positioned to the rear of the kitchen area, the layout provides for a generous dining area with double doors leading to the garden.

Utility Room

The current layout allows for a utility room leading from the kitchen area, which also features the plant room.

Snug

Situated at the front of the home is a generously proportioned snug/office. This has windows to the front and side.

First Floor

The landing area leads through all three bedrooms and the family bathroom:

Bedroom 1

Proposed to be situated at the end of the home with a dressing area and en suite, windows to the rear and a balcony to the front.

Family Bathroom

Positioned at the front of the house this room has ample space for a full suite incorproating WC, bath, shower cubicle and handbasin.

Bedroom 2

A further double bedroom with aspect to the front.

Bedroom 3

The smallest of the 4 rooms, with a double aspect to the rear and side.

Bedroom 4

A spacious double room with two windows to the front.

Boundaries

The vendor and vendor’s agents will do their best to specify ownership of all boundaries but will not be bound to determine these. Interested parties will have to satisfy themselves to the ownership of all boundaries.

Management Company / Access Road

The access road will be retained by the management company for which there will be an obligation to contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of the common areas and these are estimated to be circa £750 to £1,000 per annum per plot. This will typically cover
• Mowing contract for all common parts
• Gate maintenance
• Hedges and tree maintenance
• Reserve for unforeseen works

Planning

The site is located within the jurisdiction of East Cambridgeshire District Council. Full planning permission has been granted under application reference number 20/00771/ful (and subsequent variations) and copies of the drawings and planning permission are available from Bidwells or via East Cambridgeshire District Council website.

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Right Of Way

The site will be sold subject to all wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way, whether or not disclosed.

Value Added Tax

We understand that VAT will not be chargeable on the purchase price, however in the event that VAT does become payable, it will be charged at the prevailing rate.

Image Disclaimer

Please note that the images are computer generated to give an impression of the proposed new house which can be built under the planning consent granted.