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Guide Price£675,000

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
All property details, photographs, floorplans, and other marketing materials produced by Ellis Winters are for general guidance only and do not form part of any contract. While we strive for accuracy, measurements, descriptions, and other information are provided in good faith but should be independently verified. We recommend that prospective buyers conduct their own due diligence before making any decisions.

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).

This Property£450,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £393,201 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
45 E
78 C

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 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

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

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

Budgens Bluntisham, Bluntisham1.5 miles
Tesco Somersham High St Express, Somersham, Cambridgeshire1.6 miles
Co-op Willingham, Willingham, Cambridgeshire3.9 miles

GP surgery

Over Surgery3.6 miles

Pharmacy

J W Anderson Dispensing Chemist1.5 miles

Hospital

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital9.2 miles

Green space

Playing Field779 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

Huntingdon Rail Station9.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Dunholt Way499 metres

Typical drive times

St Ives12 min · 6.4 miles
Chatteris14 min · 8.2 miles
Ely (city)23 min · 13 miles
Huntingdon19 min · 12 miles
Godmanchester19 min · 12 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

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

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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