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£550,000

Smithy Fen, Cottenham, CB24

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Bungalow and Barn Available
  • Brand New Bungalow And Barn With Potential For Class Q
  • 1 Acre Plot
  • Located On The Edge Of The Village - Surrounded By Countryside
  • Quality Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
  • Air Source Heat Pump With Under Floor Heating Throughout
  • Far Reaching Views
  • Potential For Car Port STP

Description

Barn and New Build Bungalow Set Within Approximately 1 Acre

The entrance hall leads to all of the following accommodation. The kitchen features a cream in-frame range of wall and base units with quartz work surfaces and upstands. Integrated appliances include a Bosch double oven and induction hob, along with a Bosch microwave, washer/dryer, built-in fridge and freezer, and dishwasher. The impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/living room includes bi-folding doors that open beautifully onto the extensive garden.

Oak herringbone wood-effect flooring runs throughout the hall and kitchen/dining/living areas, with carpets fitted in the bedrooms. The bathrooms are fitted with contemporary white suites. The main bathroom includes a bath with a tiled panel and both rainfall and handheld showers over, together with a wall-mounted WC, concealed cistern, wall-mounted hand basin, and fully tiled floors and walls. The ensuite features a stone-effect shower tray with both rainfall and handheld showers.

Outside and Parking

The property enjoys wonderful sunsets with a west-facing garden which is 0.25 acre total plot. The post and rail fencing allows views of the far-reaching surrounding countryside.

Location

Cottenham is one of the largest and best-served villages in South Cambridgeshire, situated approximately six miles north of Cambridge. The village enjoys excellent connectivity, with convenient access to the A14 and regular bus services linking Cottenham with Cambridge, Ely and surrounding villages. Cyclists are particularly well catered for, benefiting from largely flat, well-used routes into Cambridge via Histon and established cycle paths.

Cottenham has a thriving and welcoming community, supported by a comprehensive range of local amenities. These include independent shops, cafés, pubs and takeaways, alongside churches, a community centre, library, medical practice, dentist and pharmacy. Leisure facilities are a particular strength, with a sports centre, skate park, recreation grounds and a wide variety of clubs and societies. A full calendar of community events throughout the year contributes to the village’s lively and inclusive atmosphere.

Education provision is a key attraction for families. Cottenham Primary School is well regarded, while Cottenham Village College provides local secondary education and sixth form, and is known for its positive learning environment, strong academic performance and wide-ranging extracurricular opportunities. Additional Post-16 education is served by the nearby Impington Village College Sixth Form, which offers a broad choice of A-level and vocational courses and is easily accessible by bus and cycle routes. These excellent transport links make Cottenham a practical and popular choice for students, families and commuters alike.

Disclaimer

Important Information These particulars are provided as a guide only. They are prepared using information supplied by the seller and other sources believed to be reliable. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate, buyers should satisfy themselves by inspection, survey and their own legal enquiries before proceeding. All measurements, floorplans, photographs and computer-generated images are for guidance only. Measurements and areas are approximate, and we have not tested any services, systems, appliances or equipment. To comply with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, all purchasers must complete identity and source of funds checks before a transaction can proceed. Identity checks are carried out by an independent third-party provider and are subject to a charge of £30 inclusive of VAT. Material information is provided to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication and may be updated if further information becomes available. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-07-25

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,211 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£550,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £375,160 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Air Source Heat Pump
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

5.5 Gbps

Superfast · available to 80% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Cottenham Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    471
    Type
    Community school
  • Willingham Primary School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    364
    Type
    Community school
  • Northstowe Learning Community3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 19
    Pupils
    920
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Robert Arkenstall Primary School3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    269
    Type
    Community school
  • Histon and Impington Park Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    425
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Cottenham Village College1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    860
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Northstowe Learning Community3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 19
    Pupils
    920
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Impington Village College4.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,446
    Type
    Academy converter
  • North Cambridge Academy5.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    687
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Swavesey Village College5.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,254
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Cottenham, Cottenham1.4 miles
Co-op Willingham, Willingham, Cambridgeshire3.2 miles
Co-op Waterbeach, Waterbeach3.5 miles

GP surgery

Willingham Medical Practice3.1 miles

Pharmacy

Well1.4 miles

Hospital

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital4.4 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Waterbeach Rail Station4.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Brookfield Business Centre812 metres

Typical drive times

Soham25 min · 15 miles
Chatteris26 min · 15 miles
Ely (city)21 min · 12 miles
Cambridge (city)25 min · 10 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 3Higher risk

Surface water

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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