Guide price
£130,000
Industrial for saleRockys Bar And Restaurant, King George V Playing Field, Chequers Lane, Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire CB23
Auction
Freehold
About this property
For sale by auction on Thursday, 07 May 2026 at 10:00
Venue: Livestream Auction
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire the freehold in former (Rockys) Café/Bar/Restaurant and venue in the heart of the highly sought after Cambridgeshire village of Papworth Everard
The existing building is approximately 313 sq m (3,371 sq ft) and comprises a large bar area, separate function room, former kitchen, utility areas, lobby, and male and female cloakrooms, which gives the purchaser a second option of renovation. The property sits on a generous plot with multiple car parking spaces.
The surrounding recreation grounds include multiple football pitches, cricket facilities, tennis courts, bowling green, and a hard court sports area.
Ground Floor
Hall, Cafe, kitchen and toilets
First Floor
Dining area and toilets
Outside
Car park and external terrace.
Planning
Previously operating as a bar and restaurant, the property has been vacant since covid and now presents an exceptional redevelopment opportunity. Detailed planning consent was granted in May 2025 (planning number 24/03899/ful South Cambs District Council) for the demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of a new café/bar/restaurant in a prime position, with a footprint of approximately 520 sq m (5,597 sq ft), including first floor restaurant accommodation and a second floor attractive roof terrace overlooking the surrounding sports grounds.
Location
The premises are located approximately 10 miles west of Cambridge, offering a range of amenities, services, and a strong community. The property also benefits from excellent transport links, being close to the A428, which provides convenient access to Cambridge, Bedford, the M11, and the A14.
Current Rateable Value
1 April 2023 to present £1,950
EPC Rating: C
Additional Fees
Buyers Premium: £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Price Information
* Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
Additional Fees Information
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. This includes and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.
Venue: Livestream Auction
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire the freehold in former (Rockys) Café/Bar/Restaurant and venue in the heart of the highly sought after Cambridgeshire village of Papworth Everard
The existing building is approximately 313 sq m (3,371 sq ft) and comprises a large bar area, separate function room, former kitchen, utility areas, lobby, and male and female cloakrooms, which gives the purchaser a second option of renovation. The property sits on a generous plot with multiple car parking spaces.
The surrounding recreation grounds include multiple football pitches, cricket facilities, tennis courts, bowling green, and a hard court sports area.
Ground Floor
Hall, Cafe, kitchen and toilets
First Floor
Dining area and toilets
Outside
Car park and external terrace.
Planning
Previously operating as a bar and restaurant, the property has been vacant since covid and now presents an exceptional redevelopment opportunity. Detailed planning consent was granted in May 2025 (planning number 24/03899/ful South Cambs District Council) for the demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of a new café/bar/restaurant in a prime position, with a footprint of approximately 520 sq m (5,597 sq ft), including first floor restaurant accommodation and a second floor attractive roof terrace overlooking the surrounding sports grounds.
Location
The premises are located approximately 10 miles west of Cambridge, offering a range of amenities, services, and a strong community. The property also benefits from excellent transport links, being close to the A428, which provides convenient access to Cambridge, Bedford, the M11, and the A14.
Current Rateable Value
1 April 2023 to present £1,950
EPC Rating: C
Additional Fees
Buyers Premium: £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Price Information
* Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
Additional Fees Information
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. This includes and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.
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