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Guide Price£550,000

Shepreth Road, Barrington

Land size
0.48 acres

Key Features

  • Building plot
  • 0.48 acre / 1973 sqm
  • Detached house
  • 4 bed, 2 recep, 4 bath
  • Double garage & driveway
  • Freehold
  • Edge of village setting
  • 25/00343/FUL

Description

This approximately half-acre self-build plot adjacent to 31 Shepreth Road (Planning Reference: 25/00343/FUL presents a unique chance to craft your dream home in the picturesque village of Barrington. Subject to planning approval, the plot offers the potential to construct a spacious residence of around 265 square meters (2,863 square feet).

Barrington is renowned for its scenic beauty, community spirit, and proximity to Cambridge. The village green, local pub, and historic church add to its charm.

Self-Build Opportunity: This plot is designated for self-build, offering the freedom to design and construct a home tailored to your preferences and needs.

Planning Conditions:

Prospective purchasers should be aware of specific planning conditions associated with this plot:

There is a water main running through the plot, which will need to be diverted. The client obtained a quote from Cambridge Water in August 2025 for around £25,000. As with all quotes, the final cost could be subject to change, and we encourage any interested party to make their own enquiries. Quote available in office.

Electric connection is available.

Occupancy Requirement: Upon completion, the individual undertaking the self-build must intend to occupy the property as their principal residence for a minimum of three years.

Local Connection: In accordance with local planning policies, applicants with a local connection to the area may receive priority.

These conditions align with South Cambridgeshire District Council's commitment to supporting self and custom-build homes, ensuring that developments meet local housing needs and contribute positively to the community.

Next Steps:

Interested parties are advised to consult the detailed planning conditions and ensure compliance with all requirements. For more information on the planning application and associated conditions, please visit the South Cambridgeshire District Council's planning portal.

This is a rare opportunity to create a bespoke home in one of Cambridgeshire's most sought-after villages. With its substantial size and favorable location, this plot is ideal for those looking to embark on a self-build journey.

Please note: All prospective buyers should conduct their due diligence and consult with local planning authorities to ensure compliance with all planning conditions and regulations.

Barrington is renowned as one of the most beautiful villages south of Cambridge, with numerous handsome period buildings set around a large village green, purported to be the longest in England.

It is about 8 miles south west of Cambridge and is close to the A10, giving easy access to the M11. There are mainline railway stations available at Foxton and Shepreth which are 2 miles and 3 miles away respectively.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
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Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
Level Access
Parking
Parking Available
Garden
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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 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

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

  • Barrington CofE VC Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    174
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Foxton Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    79
    Type
    Community school
  • Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    125
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Meldreth Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    194
    Type
    Community school
  • Haslingfield Endowed Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    135
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school

Secondary

  • Melbourn Village College2.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    559
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Comberton Village College4.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,981
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bassingbourn Village College4.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    652
    Type
    Academy converter
  • King James Academy Royston5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 18
    Pupils
    947
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Trumpington Community College5.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    613
    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

Co-op Melbourn, Melbourn2.8 miles
Co-op MRMF Comberton - West Street, Comberton4.3 miles
Spar - Bassingbourn, Bassingbourn4.6 miles

GP surgery

Harston Surgery2.4 miles

Pharmacy

Well2.8 miles

Hospital

Royal Papworth Hospital6 miles

Green space

Playing Field677 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

Shepreth Rail Station0.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

West Green404 metres

Typical drive times

Potton22 min · 13 miles
Baldock20 min · 15 miles
Royston11 min · 6.6 miles
Cambridge (city)20 min · 8.6 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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