Holme Fen Drove, Colne
- Land size
- 1.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- RARELY AVAILABLE DETACHED FARMHOUSE
- PEACEFUL AND SCENIC RURAL LOCATION
- GENEROUS PLOT OF APPROXIMATELY 1.5 ACRES (STS)
- APPROX. OVER 2,000 SQFT OF ACCOMMODATION
- THREE RECEPTION ROOMS
- SIX BEDROOMS AND TWO SHOWER ROOMS
- EXTENSIVE GARDENS/GROUNDS AND AMPLE OFF-ROAD PARKING
- EQUESTRIAN POTENTIAL
- A MUST VIEW VIDEO
- OFFERED FOR SALE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a charming detached former Farmhouse in a secluded and scenic setting.
Rarely available on the market, this impressive detached home occupies a generous plot of approximately one and a half acres (STS), enjoying a peaceful and picturesque rural setting. Offering over 2,000 SQFT of accommodation, this substantial home presents an exciting opportunity for those seeking space, character, versatility and the potential to create something truly special.
The accommodation comprises three reception rooms, six bedrooms and two shower rooms, providing ample space for family living, entertaining and a variety of alternative uses. Further enhancing the property's appeal is a stable block, offering additional versatility and potential for those with equestrian interests or other lifestyle requirements.
Externally, the property boasts extensive off-road parking, a large fish pond occupying the former swimming pool, and a wonderful blend of formal gardens and established grounds. Wildflower gardens, mature trees, established shrubs and hedgerows combine to create a natural and attractive outdoor environment, ideal for enjoying the tranquillity of the surrounding countryside.
Offered for sale with no onward chain, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive rural home with considerable scope and potential. An internal viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation, grounds and idyllic setting on offer.
Ground Floor
Porch
Entrance Hall
Lounge
6.51m (21'4") x 5.20m (17'1")
Store
Family Room
5.20m (17'1") x 3.46m (11'4")
Kitchen
4.29m (14'1") x 3.13m (10'3")
Utility Area
1.91m (6'3") x 1.51m (4'11")
Store Room
2.28m (7'6") x 1.51m (4'11")
Dining Room
5.03m (16'6") x 4.29m (14'1")
Boot Room
2.15m (7'1") x 1.64m (5'5")
Shower Room
First Floor
Landing
Bedroom 1
4.09m (13'5") x 3.85m (12'7")
Walk-in Wardrobe
En-suite Shower Room
Bedroom 2
4.33m (14'2") x 3.07m (10'1")
Bedroom 3
4.33m (14'2") x 2.51m (8'3")
Bedroom 4
3.46m (11'4") x 2.57m (8'5")
Bedroom 5
3.38m (11'1") x 2.51m (8'3")
Bedroom 6
3.46m (11'4") x 2.48m (8'1")
Shower Room
Outside
The fully enclosed, approx. one-half acre garden, wraps around the property, comprising of formal gardens, wildflower gardens and allotment’s, generous, gravelled driveways, a large feature pond/former swimming pool, and a stable block.
Outbuilding
Stable
4.58m (15') x 3.68m (12'1")
Stable
4.58m (15') x 3.70m (12'2")
Stable
4.58m (15') x 2.78m (9'1")
Store
3.06m (10') x 2.46m (8'1")
Workshop
3.06m (10') x 2.02m (6'7")
Further Information:
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: E
Heating Type: Oil fired central heating, calor gas connection for a cooker/oven
Drainage: Septic Tank
Water: Mains water
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Agents Note: The property will come with right of access over the driveway. The prospective buyer will be responsible for all boundaries.
Status of Seller: The Church Commissioners is a registered charity (charity no 1140097), subject to charity law and regulated by the Charity Commission. As a charity, we are bound to comply with the law and our governance arrangements when dealing with our land. This means that we owe a legal duty to secure the best terms that can be reasonably obtained on disposal. During the sale process, we therefore reserve our right to continue to consider all offers received, in our discretion, up until contracts are legally exchanged.
Restriction: 1. Subject to the Church Commissioners' standard approval of plans covenant. 2. Restricted to a single private dwelling/house in single family occupation.
Buyer ID Checks
To meet legal requirements, we must verify the identity of all buyers. Our partner, Simplify, will handle this process and will contact you directly once your offer is accepted, subject to contract, to collect the necessary details and payment.
The cost is £66.67 + VAT (£80) per transaction, payable upon offer acceptance. A memorandum of sale can only be issued once these checks are complete.
Our team will guide you through the process when you make an offer on a property.
Disclaimer
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-27
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,120 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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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
- 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
2 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 74% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Earith Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 101
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St Helen's Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 186
- Type
- Foundation school
- Somersham Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 314
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Over Primary School3.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 196
- Type
- Community school
- Holywell CofE Primary School3.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 193
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Swavesey Village College5.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,254
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Ivo Academy5.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,378
- Type
- Academy converter
- Cromwell Community College5.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,539
- Type
- Academy converter
- Northstowe Learning Community6.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Pupils
- 920
- Type
- Academy converter
- Cottenham Village College7.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 860
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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