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Guide Price£695,000

Waterside, Isleham

Land size
1.07 acres
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Unique Commercial/Residential Opportunity.
  • Riverside location
  • Four floating homes on 1 acre plot
  • Secure gated site on River Lark
  • Parking for several vehicles
  • Studio, Garaging/Workshops
  • Potential rental income stream
  • Must be viewed.

Description

Isleham
Isleham is an historic rural fenland village with population of circa 2,500 lying in the south-east corner of Cambridgeshire. It is situated about 6 miles north east of the racing town of Newmarket, 8 miles from Ely, and about 5 miles from Mildenhall. The A14 is readily accessible providing links to major road networks. The village has 3 churches, 4 shops and 3 Public Houses, a community centre where there are also cricket and football pitches, a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) for tennis etc and a skate park. A popular attraction is the nearby Marina. There is a pre-school playgroup and a primary school catering for four and a half to eleven year olds from Isleham & surrounding villages.

Description.
Excellent and unique residential or commercial business opportunity set in a riverside location at the edge of this popular village. Set on around 1.07 acres(stms) the property comprises 4 separate floating homes , ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms and a studio, all with their own garden spaces plus communal grounds, parking and a range of outbuildings. This is a great opportunity for either a family home or as a business for rental income.

Unit 1 (The Jay)

Lobby/Utility - 2.41m x 1.93m (7'11" x 6'4")
Double glazed window and part double glazed stable door to the front aspect. Three storage cupboards, one with space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Further storage cupboard with fuse box. Wood flooring. Spotlights. Door to:

Open Plan Living - 10.21m x 6.3m (33'6" x 20'8")
Wood flooring. Vaulted ceiling with spotlights. Double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects and double glazed patio doors to the side and rear aspects. Range of kitchen units at base and wall level with quartz work surfaces and a one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap. Eye level integrated microwave oven. Full height integrated fridge. Integrated dishwasher. Central island with matching  work surface. Rangemaster  with 4 ovens/warmers and a  gas hob above with extractor over. Tiled splash areas.

Bedroom 1 - 3.86m x 3.25m (12'8" x 10'8")
Double glazed window to the front aspect. Built-in furniture to include wardrobes and drawer units. Wooden ceiling with spotlights. Central heating thermostat.

Bedroom 2 - 3.25m x 2.34m (10'8" x 7'8")
Double glazed windows to the front & rear aspects. Radiators. Spotlights.

Bathroom - 3.48m x 2.44m (11'5" x 8'0")
Corner bath. Double glazed window to the front aspect. Wood ceiling with spotlights. Work top with integrated sink and mixer tap, with cupboards under. Mirrors as seen. Walk in shower to corner. Heated towel rail. Low level WC.

Outside
Block paved patio garden with raised flower beds.

Unit 2 (The Heron)

Lobby/Utility - 1.73m x 1.24m (5'8" x 4'1")
Cupboard housing floor mounted Worcester Oil fired boiler serving central heating and hot water. Fuse Box. Spotlights. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Folding door to the living area.

Open Plan Living. - 8.69m x 6.02m (28'6" x 19'9")
Wood flooring. Two double glazed picture windows to the rear aspect. Two double glazed windows ton the side aspect. Double glazed patio doors ton the front aspect. Range of kitchen units at base and wall level with work surfaces over incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless-steel sink with mixer tap. Space for upright fridge/freezer. Integrated single electric oven. 4-ring induction hob. Splash-bask and a Bosch Stainless-steel extractor canopy over. Vaulted ceiling with spotlights. Two radiators. Steps up to landing to bedroom 1 and steps down to bedrooms 2 & 3.

Landing
Access to WC and bedroom 1.

WC - 1.78m x 1.04m (5'10" x 3'5")
Low level WC. Pedestal wash basin. Spotlight. Double glazed window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom 1 - 3.43m x 2.92m (11'3" x 9'7")
Double glazed window to the front aspect. Radiator. Walk-in wardrobe to corner. High level storage cupboard. Spotlights.

Bedroom 2 - 2.84m x 2.84m (9'4" x 9'4")
Double glazed window to the side aspect. Radiator. Spotlights.

Bedroom 3 - 2.84m x 2.84m (9'4" x 9'4")
Double glazed window to the side aspect. Radiator. Spotlights.

Outside
Outside water tap. Block paved patio area. Access to communal gardens.

Unit 3 (The Cuckoo)

Hall - 2.31m x 0.97m (7'7" x 3'2")
Part double glazed entrance door. Radiator. Spotlights. Door to living area and door to:

Utility - 2.31m x 0.81m (7'7" x 2'8")
Fuse Box. Stopcock. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer with shelf above. Spotlights.

Living Area. - 5.84m x 4.6m (19'2" x 15'1")
Range of kitchen units at base and wall level with work surfaces over incorporating a xxxxx sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated dishwasher. Free standing double oven with 4-burner gas hob above and extractor over. Two Double glazed windows to the front aspect. Radiator. Double glazed window and double glazed patio doors to the rear aspect and deck. Log burner to the corner on a raised tiled hearth. Spotlights. Doors to bedroom and shower room.

Bedroom - 4.67m x 2.97m (15'4" x 9'9")
Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Radiator. Spotlights. Built-in cupboards and wardrobe to one wall.

Shower Room - 2.72m x 1.22m (8'11" x 4'0")
Shower cubicle. Extensive tiling. Wash basin in vanity unit with mixer tap and cupboard under. Low level WC. Extractor. Shaver socket. Heated towel rail. Double glazed window to the rear aspect.

Outside
Block paved patio garden. Shed with power and light and further storage shed. Access to deck surround.

Unit 4 ( The Robin)

Living Area. - 10.39m x 5.41m (34'1" x 17'9")
Double glazed entrance door. Laminate flooring. Spotlights. Built -in storage cupboards with folding doors and cupboard housing hot water tank. Open to living area with range of kitchen cabinets at base and wall level with work surfaces over incorporating a single bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Integrated single fridge. Integrated oven with 4-ring electric hob and stainless- steel extractor over. Island with work surface and cupboards under. Double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects and double glazed patio doors with shutters to the side aspect and deck overlooking the river. Radiator. Central heating thermostat. Spotlights.

Bedroom 1 - 3.07m x 2.9m (10'1" x 9'6")
Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Radiator. Spotlights.

Bedroom 2 - 3.02m x 2.9m (9'10" x 9'6")
Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Radiator. Spotlights. Access to roof space.

Shower Room - 2.36m x 2.26m (7'9" x 7'5")
Tiled double width shower cubicle. Fully tiled walls and floor. Heated towel rail. Low level WC. Wash basin on tiled worktop with mixer tap. Shaver socket. Double glazed window to the front aspect with shutters. Spotlights.

Outside
Private block paved patio garden with timber fencing to boundaries. Raised flower bedding. Access to deck around the unit and the communal garden areas.

Studio - 4.67m x 3.43m (15'4" x 11'3")
Two double glazed windows to the front aspect. Two fluorescent strip lights. Fuse Box.

General Grounds.
The grounds are mainly communal although each unit has its own allocated bloc paved patio areas.
There are mature trees and shrubs, raised bedding, Oil Tank, Poly Tunnel and decking areas. The site is gated and has a good sized parking/reception area to the front with a number of good sized timber garages/workshops. Each unit has a small area of decking giving access/views to the river.

Property Information.
Local Council is East Cambridgeshire District Council.
Council Tax Band is A.
The property is Freehold with registered title CB339820
Flood risk is stated as high but seller reports no flooding in over 25 years.
Mains water and Electricity are connected. Oil and LPG gas supply heating and cooking areas.
There is a onsite filtered sewage system.
There are no Restrictive Covenants, Wayleaves, Easements or Rights of Way.
Total land plot is circa 1.07 acres (Stms)
Excellent business opportunity - Must be viewed to appreciate.
Boat license, boat safety certificate or EPC not required on units 2-4.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
A
Date Posted
2026-08-28

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,147 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£649,533 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £372,722 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Heating, Double Glazing, Oil Heating
Broadband
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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
Gated Parking
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 5% of premises

Suitable for

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

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

  • Isleham Church of England Primary School852 metresOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    201
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • West Row Academy1.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    208
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Fordham CofE Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    413
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Beck Row Primary Academy3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    243
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Weatheralls Primary School3.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    342
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Soham Village College3.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,436
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Mildenhall College Academy4.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,317
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Newmarket Academy6.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    797
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Ely College7.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,635
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Witchford Village College9.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    804
    Type
    Academy converter

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 Isleham, Isleham862 metres
Co-op Fordham, Fordham, Cambridgeshire2.8 miles
Budgens MRH Downfields, Down Field3.1 miles

GP surgery

Staploe Medical Centre3.3 miles

Pharmacy

Staploe Pharmacy3.3 miles

Hospital

Newmarket Community Hospital6.7 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces28 metres

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

Soham3.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Waterside320 metres

Typical drive times

Soham14 min · 6 miles
Newmarket18 min · 8.6 miles
Ely (city)19 min · 10 miles
Mildenhall14 min · 6.7 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 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery 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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