Benwick Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough
- Land size
- 2.2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Approximately 2.2 Acres of Land
- Solar Panels
- Three Bedrooms
- 18ft Conservatory
- Detached House
- Countryside Views
- Two Bathrooms
- Private Driveway
- Orchard with Fruit Trees
- Oil Heating
Description
Occupying an impressive 2.2 acres of grounds and enjoying a beautiful countryside setting in Whittlesey, this detached three-bedroom home presents a rare opportunity to acquire a property offering space, privacy and an enviable rural lifestyle.
Approached via a private driveway and gated entranceway, the property is surrounded by open countryside and boasts an extensive range of additional features, including an established orchard, stables, double garage, workshop, lean-to, greenhouse, allotment areas and further outbuildings. Further benefits include oil-fired central heating and owned solar panels which feed electricity back into the grid.
Upon entering, you are welcomed into the entrance hall, which provides access to the principal ground floor accommodation and staircase leading to the first floor. The living room is a generous reception space, offering ample room for a range of furnishings and providing a comfortable setting for both everyday living and entertaining. Positioned centrally within the ground floor, the kitchen offers a practical arrangement with a range of fitted units and work surfaces, with access through to the conservatory.
The conservatory provides a further reception space, enjoying views across the surrounding grounds and offering a lovely setting to sit back and take in the property's peaceful countryside surroundings. Completing the ground floor is a useful utility/shower room, incorporating laundry facilities, a shower, wash basin and WC.
Moving upstairs, the first floor landing leads to three well proportioned bedrooms, each offering comfortable accommodation and flexibility for family living, guests or those requiring additional space to work from home. The bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, fitted with a bath, wash basin and WC, with useful additional storage also available from the landing.
Externally, the extensive grounds are a particularly special feature, extending to approximately 2.2 acres and offering an exceptional amount of space and versatility. Accessed via the private gated entrance, the driveway leads through to the property and its surrounding grounds, which incorporate an established orchard, stables, garage, workshop/lean-to, greenhouse, allotment areas and a selection of further outbuildings. Whether you are looking to accommodate equestrian interests, enjoy gardening and growing your own produce, require space for hobbies or simply appreciate having extensive outdoor space, the grounds offer a wealth of possibilities. The surrounding open countryside further enhances the sense of privacy and seclusion, creating a wonderful setting to enjoy a more relaxed pace of life.
Situated in Whittlesey, the property combines its peaceful rural surroundings with access to the town's local amenities and facilities.
Please note that the property is served by a septic tank. A monthly drainage charge of approximately £37.52 is also payable to Fenland Middle Level Commissioners.
The property benefits from oil-fired central heating, providing heating and hot water throughout the home.
Offering a unique combination of generous accommodation, extensive grounds and an impressive range of additional facilities, this is a particularly appealing opportunity for buyers seeking a detached home with space, versatility and a countryside lifestyle.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Living Room - 5.45m (17'11") x 3.49m (11'5")
Kitchen
Conservatory - 5.70m (18'8") x 3.57m (11'9")
Utility/Shower Room
First Floor
Landing
Bedroom 1 - 4.14m (13'7") max x 3.39m (11'1")
Bedroom 2 - 3.68m (12'1") max x 3.35m (11')
Bedroom 3 - 2.63m (8'8") x 2.12m (6'11")
Bathroom
Investment Information
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Disclaimer:
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Solicitors should confirm moveable items described in the sales particulars and, in fact, included in the sale since circumstances do change during the marketing or negotiations. Although we try to ensure accuracy, if measurements are used in this listing, they may be approximate. Therefore, if intending Purchasers need accurate measurements to order carpeting or to ensure existing furniture will fit, they should take such measurements themselves. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including gas central heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Photographs are reproduced general information and it must not be inferred that any item within the photographs are included for sale with the property, photos may also have been modified or enhanced by AI or similar.
Council Tax Band: C (Fenland District Council)
Tenure: Freehold
A monthly drainage charge of £37.52 is payable to Fenland Middle Level Commissioners.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- C
- Date Posted
- 2026-11-11
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,074 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
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
- Garage, Driveway
- 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
17 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
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
- Coates Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 183
- Type
- Community school
- New Road Primary & Nursery School1.9 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 310
- Type
- Academy converter
- Alderman Jacobs School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 671
- Type
- Academy converter
- Park Lane Primary & Nursery School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 441
- Type
- Academy converter
- Benwick Primary School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 105
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Sir Harry Smith Community College2.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,084
- Type
- Academy converter
- Neale-Wade Academy6.6 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,130
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Abbey College, Ramsey6.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,096
- Type
- Academy converter
- Stanground Academy6.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,654
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St John Fisher Catholic High School7.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
* 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
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
Not at the pin: mapped about 50 metres away.
Planning map: Flood Zone 3.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 30 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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