Land for Sale in Cambridgeshire

Land for Sale in Cottenham, Cambridge

On Short Drove, off Beach Road, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8RG

Attractive paddock land for sale with stables, well situated
near Histon, Waterbeach, Cambridge and the M11 motorway

Land for Sale in Cottenham, Cambridge

A rare opportunity to own 4.55 acres of prime paddock land complete with stabling for up to four horses. The land is flat and bordered by a mixture of fencing and mature hedgerow. Trees on the north east boundary provide perfect shelter and shade for your horses.

The site is situated in Cottenham, a large village with a wide range of amenities in the county of Cambridgeshire, 6 miles north of the University City of Cambridge.

The land is superbly located and has excellent access to the motorway network from the nearby A14. These transport links are further enhanced by direct rail services into Cambridge, Stansted Airport and London.

The area has a strong equine influence from riding schools to racecourses with land use in the region dominated by equestrian interest.

This site is available freehold as a whole.

Lot 1: 4.55 acres SOLD

Equestrian

The village of Cottenham has its own racecourse which is used for several point-to-point horse race meetings each year and has excellent facilities for both horses and spectators. There is a further racecourse in the nearby town of Huntingdon.

Several paddocks, stables, bridleways and riding schools can be found in Cottenham and the surrounding areas.

The town of Newmarket is less than 12 miles away and is the famous and historic home of British horseracing. It is the UK’s largest racehorse training centre and home to several horseracing institutions, with one in four jobs in the area connected to equestrian interests.

Newmarket is also home to Tattersalls, the famous auctioneers whose sales are attended by big names in the racing business. It is also home to the National Horseracing Museum and an Equine Centre for horse health.

The National Stud comprises of over 500 acres of prime pastureland on the edge of Newmarket. Its facilities include accommodation for 8 stallions and up to 200 mares in nine separate yards. The Stud offers a tremendous opportunity for enthusiasts wishing to enter the often exclusive world of Thoroughbred breeding and racing.

Land Values

According to the latest RICS rural land market survey, land prices in the East of England increased by 36.1% in the past year; 8.2% higher than the average growth in the UK.

The Valuation Office Agency (V.O.A) reports of continued demand for land and restricted supply, which have seen further price increases across the board in the East of England.

Location

2.2 miles to Histon
2.7 miles to Waterbeach
5.4 miles to Cambridge
9.8 miles to Ely
11.7 miles to Newmarket
13.8 miles to Huntingdon

The A14 connects Cottenham with Newmarket, the A1 and several motorways. London and the M25 can be easily reached via the M11.

London Stansted Airport is less than an hour away and is the third busiest airport in the UK.

The nearby cathedral city of Ely retains many historic buildings and winding shopping thoroughfares and is an attractive and popular tourist destination.

The famous city of Cambridge is just 6 miles away and is best known for its University, which has a reputation as one of the world’s most prestigious. Cambridge and the surrounding areas hold an unrivalled reputation as a centre of excellence both in learning and ambience.

Travel

3.0 miles to Waterbeach Train Station *
3.2 miles to the A14
4.3 miles to Junction 14 of the M11
5.4 miles to Cambridge City Airport
6.3 miles to Cambridge Train Station **
28.0 miles to London Stansted Airport

* Journey Times: 9 mins to Cambridge; 9 mins to Ely; 58 mins to London Kings Cross.

** Journey Times: 14 mins to Ely; 40 mins to Stansted Airport; 48mins to London Kings Cross; 49 mins to Peterborough; 1 hr 24 mins London Liverpool Street.

Visiting the site

From the M11

Leave the M11 at junction 14, then merge onto the A14 (signposted Newmarket)
Leave the A14 at junction 32, then at roundabout take the 1st exit onto Cambridge Road - B1049 (signposted Cottenham, Histon)
At mini-roundabout bear right onto High Street - B1049
At mini-roundabout continue forward onto High Street - B1049
Turn right onto Denmark Road
Turn right onto Beach Road
Turn right onto Short Drove
Follow the track round to the right and the paddock is on your right hand side

POSTCODE OF NEAREST PROPERTY: CB24 8RG
© COLLINS BARTHOLOMEW 2008

Access

Vehicular and pedestrian access to the site is via a well maintained track off Short Drove on Beach Road. The lot benefits from two gated access points.

Planning

The land is designated within the Greenbelt and any development would be subject to planning permission.

Method of Sale

The land is available freehold by private treaty and sold with vacant possession.

Local Authority

South Cambridgeshire District Council
South Cambridgeshire Hall
Cambourne Business Park
Cambridge
CB3 6EA

Cambridgeshire County Council
Shire Hall
Castle Hill
Cambridge
CB3 0AP

Viewing

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THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991

Vantage Land Limited has produced these particulars in good faith but cannot guarantee total accuracy. Sizes are approximate. Purchasers should verify any detail of importance prior to viewing and purchase. The particulars are not an offer or contract. Comments made in general advertising may not apply to this particular property and of course planning permission cannot be guaranteed.

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