Longmeadow, Lode, Cambridgeshire, CB25

A UNIQUE REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH POTENTIAL FOR A RANGE OF RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES (STP) WITH LAND SUBJECT TO A SECURE AGRICULTURAL TENANCY

DESCRIPTION
The sale provides a unique opportunity to acquire a strategically located property in the hamlet of Longmeadow near the popular village of Lode, a short distance from Cambridge.

The property comprises a detached three-bedroom house believed to date from the late 19th Century in need of comprehensive refurbishment or replacement and a derelict bungalow which has been partly converted to a double garage with a range of sheds and outbuildings, together with an attractive garden.

Beyond there is an area of unfenced agricultural land (farmed as part of a wider field) subject to a secure agricultural tenancy.

The property extends in total to 2.16 acres (sts) and benefits from an additional right of access to the south of the bungalow to a gate.

PLANNING

The house, bungalow, sheds and garden are located within the Development Envelope for Lode.

Planning permission ref 11/00400/FUL (now lapsed) was obtained in 2011 for demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a large bungalow to the rear.

The property offers exciting potential for a range of residential redevelopment opportunities (subject to planning) together with an area of agricultural land (subject to a secure tenancy) with strategic interest.

The Vendors have not formally investigated the planning potential further, however a carefully prepared application in line with current planning policies is likely to be received positively by the planning authorities. Prospective buyers should make their own enquiries with East Cambridgeshire Council.

LOCATION
78-80 Longmeadow is situated in the popular and accessible village of Lode situated mid-way between Cambridge and Newmarket. The village benefits from amenities including a Post Office/village shop, playing fields, social club, a church and a chapel. Adjoining the property is Anglesey Abbey, which is owned by The National Trust, with an impressive country house, remains of a priory, working water mill and 98 acres of gardens and landscaped grounds. The attractive and popular neighbouring village of Bottisham has an exceptional range of local facilities, including shops, public houses, a health centre, primary school and the highly regarded Bottisham Village College. The nearby horseracing town of Newmarket offers a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. Lode is easily commutable to Cambridge with burgeoning high tech industries, science parks and reputable schools. There is excellent access to the A14 and A11 (M11). Cambridge, Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately forty minutes away.