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£795,000

Land for sale
London Hill, Babraham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB22

    • 4 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 2 receptions

  • EPC Rating: F

Added on 07/11/2025

About this property

    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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