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Guide Price£450,000

Gidding Road, Near Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, PE28

Land size
1.67 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • - Outline Planning Permission for handsome replacement dwelling
  • - Hillside position with far-reaching views
  • - Plot of 1.67 acres
  • - Redevelopment opportunity

Description

An exciting redevelopment opportunity comprising a detached house in need of demolition, with
Outline Planning Permission to replace it with an attractive, detached dwelling of about , set in grounds of about 1.67 acres, with far-reaching rural views.

The house is set at the end of a lengthy drive, within grounds of about 1.67 acres. There are beautiful rural views from both the house and the grounds. Access to the property is along a shared drive which serves one other dwelling and a farmyard (see plan).

Outline Planning Permission has been granted for a replacement dwelling, with handsome elevations and a floor area of about 245 sq m (2637 sq ft) with the opportunity to increase this by 25%, by going into the roof space.

Planning Permission
Huntingdonshire District Council has granted Outline Planning Permission for a replacement dwelling to be constructed under planning reference - 24/01142/OUT - an electronic copy of the Decision Notice and planning drawings are available from Woodford & Co. The consented scheme shows an attractive, two-storey house, with three reception rooms, four double bedrooms and garaging – with a total floor area of 245 sq m GIA. There is scope to increase the floor area by up to 25% by converting the roof space.

Location
Woodfield Farmhouse is set on a rural hillside between the villages of Sawtry, Hamerton, and The Giddings. There are footpaths and bridleways close by, giving access to the rolling countryside that surround it. Sawtry, less than a mile away, is a large village with amenities, including shops, a school and doctors’ surgery. Huntingdon is about 10 miles away and offers extensive facilities, as well as main line rail services to London King’s Cross. The market town of Oundle is about 12 miles away and offers the delights of a historic market town. The cities of Peterborough (13 miles) and Cambridge (30 miles) are within easy driving distance with both the A14 and A1 being close by. There is excellent schooling in the area at Sawtry, Oundle, Kimbolton and Huntingdon. Property location What3Words ///blazed.partly.clan

Covenants & Restrictions
1. The proposed dwelling’s floor area may be increased by up to 25% without permission from the vendor.
2. Alterations to the design of the property must be approved the vendor. Permission will not be unreasonably withheld.
3. Fencing of the boundaries with inward facing T marks must be completed within 3 months of completion of the purchase.
4. Landing of aircraft on the property will not be permitted.

Services
Mains electricity and water are connected. Drainage is to a septic tank. A services location plan can be provided.

Access
The access to the property is via a right of way over the drive which is shared with Woodfield House, and Woodfield farmyard.
Woodfield Farmhouse will be required to contribute 25% towards the maintenance costs of the drive shaded brown and 50% of the maintenance costs of the drive shaded yellow.

Boundaries
Boundaries are as per the attached plan, edged red. The purchaser will be required to erect post and three
rail fencing, with sheep netting, to the boundaries with inward facing T marks.

Local Authority
Huntingdon District Council, Pathfinder House, Huntingdon.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Huntingdon District Council are a CIL charging authority. More details upon request.

Tenure
Freehold, with vacant possession.

Guide Price
£450,000

Method of Sale
This attractive residential development site is offered for sale by private treaty.

Offers are to be made in writing to the selling agent: -
Woodford & Co, 12 Market Place, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4BQ
or by email to

Viewings and further information
To arrange a viewing or for further information, please contact the selling agent, Chris Woodford
Woodford & Co – Oundle Office - Telephone or Email

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-05-02

Market Value Analysis

Based on properties with houses in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£269,461 / acre
Regional Average (1+ acres)£134,589 / acre
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12 Market Place, Oundle, PE8 4BQ

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