13 Self Build Plots, Manor Way, MK45
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Rare self-build opportunity – 13 individual plots with outline planning for detached homes
- Generous plot sizes – most with open views across surrounding countryside
- Utility-ready – water, electricity, drainage & ultra-fast broadband to plot boundaries
- Attractive village setting – located in popular Cotton End just 3.5 miles south of Bedford
- Easy commuter access – short drive to Bedford Station with London trains in approx. 40 minutes
- Connected by road – fast links via A600 to A1, A421, and M1 motorway network
- Established community – village shop, pub, school, hall and more within walking distance
- Private road setting – with landscaped entrance and low-level street lighting
- Fully serviced plots – enabling works completed, ready for groundworks and build
- Flexible design potential – build your dream home with the vendors architect or using your own
Description
THIRTEEN SELF-BUILD PLOTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN A POPULAR VILLAGE LOCATION SOUTH OF BEDFORD
A unique opportunity to purchase a building plot with outline planning permission for a substantial detached house, in a North Bedfordshire village.
LOCATION:
Located just three and a half miles south of Bedford, Cotton End offers good local amenities, including a village shop, a primary school, a church, a village hall and a public house. The A600 provides access to Bedford and the Bedford bypass with connections to the A1 and M1 are within easy distance. Bedford railway station is a short drive providing commuter access to London St. Pancras International (approximately 40 minutes) and the north.
THE SITE:
The new Paddocks development is located in the small village of Cotton End in Bedfordshire on Manor Way MK45 3AH).
Cotton End comprises land north of Shefford and includes Cotton End Village, Shocott Spring and the hamlet of Herrings Green. It is flanked by Wilstead in the west and Cardington to the east and reaches its boundary in the south with Warden Great Wood and Haynes.
It is proposed to sell the site in thirteen individual parcels to self-builders, most will have the benefit of attractive views over adjacent land.
PLANNING:
Bedford Council have approved a resolution to grant outline planning consent under reference 24/01283/MAO (subject to completion of a s.106 Agreement) for the erection of 13 self-build houses and 6 affordable units (19 dwellings).
PLOT SCHEDULE: - available on request
GENERAL RESERVATION & SALES:
1) Choose your preferred plot.
2) Complete reservation of plot by paying a reservation fee of £5,000
3) Exchange of contracts to take place within 8 weeks from when your solicitor receives draft contract documentation.
4) Legal completion to take place within 4 weeks from exchange of contracts.
Hartsmead Developments in-house architect has prepared all the planning drawings to date, including some potential house types (STP), and would welcome enquiries from all interested parties to prepare their drawings. They can be contacted at Hartsmead Development Ltd or alternatively purchasers can choose their own architect.
ENABLING WORKS:
The following Enabling Works are being carried out:
1) Water, Electric and Foul drainage connections brought to the plot boundary
2) Ultra high-speed broadband brought to plot boundary
3) Landscaped entrance.
4) Low level street lighting along private drive.
BUILD OUT GROUNDWORKS:
All services will be brought to the front of each plot for purchasers to connect onto - water, electric & BT
VIEWINGS & FURTHER INFORMATION:
The site can be viewed by appointment via Compass Land & Development and further information is available if required - contact David or Mark to discuss.
DISCLAIMER:
Compass Land & Development for themselves and for the vendors of the property, whose agents they are give notice that: (a) these particulars are produced in good faith, but are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; (b) no person in the employment of Compass Land and Development has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. These details are presented Subject to Contract and Without Prejudice as of MAY 2025. The vendors reserve the right to amend specifications without prior notice.
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- 2026-02-27
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