Building Plot, Church Lane, Sawston, Cambridge

A rare opportunity to purchase a single building plot, nicely situated, and offered with detailed planning consent for the erection of a three-bedroom single storey property of around 1400 sq ft in this highly regarded village.

Planning - Detailed planning consent was granted for the ‘Erection of a single self-build dwelling and associated infrastructure and works' by South Cambridgeshire District Council Ref 25/04863/FUL on 18th September 2026. The planning documents and plans referred to are available from the Greater Cambridge shared planning website ( The plot (as shown adjacent to Spring House, Church Lane, Sawston) has detailed consent for the erection of a detached single storey 3-bedroom property with garden and parking. The plot is accessed directly from Church Lane and will have its own private driveway and access.

The property once built will offer generous accommodation on one floor extending to around 1,400 sqft and comprising: entrance hall, open plan kitchen/dining/living room, utility room, three bedrooms including principle bedroom with large dressing area, en-suite, and family bathroom. The property will further benefit from driveway parking for two cars, with gardens to front, side and rear.

The buyer is responsible at their own cost for the installation of all services.

Location - Sawston is one of South Cambridgeshire’s largest communities and offers a first class range of amenities including a village supermarket, shops, bank, chemist, GP surgery and professional facilities. There is ready access to the neighbouring science and business parks, and to Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Biomedical Campus. There are two primary schools, the Sawston Child Care Nursery School, and the highly-rated Sawston Village College (Sunday Times State 11-16 Secondary School of the Year 2025). Junction 10 of the M11 is about 3 miles away and Whittlesford mainline station is about 1.5 miles with an excellent commuter service to London Liverpool Street in under an hour. Stansted Airport is within easy reach being approximately 22 miles away. There is a regular bus service and cycle path to Cambridge City centre.

Tenure - Freehold

Statutory Authorities - South Cambridgeshire District Council.

Fixtures And Fittings - Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Redmayne Arnold and Harris.

Services - The buyer should satisfy themselves as to services. It is believed mains waters, drainage and electricity are available.