Abbotsley Golf Club, Clubhouse & Hotel, Drewels Lane, Eynesbury Hardwicke, St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Guide Price
£1,900,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Plot
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Key features
- Prime residential development site.
- Full planning permission for the conversion and development of 19 private dwellings.
- Approximately 1.28 miles to the west of Abbotsley village centre.
- Abbotsley is equidistant between Cambridge and Bedford being 18 miles from each and approx 4 miles to the south-east of St Neots.
- The Property is for sale by private treaty as a whole.
Description
THE SITE
Overview
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a prime residential development site in the soughtafter village location of Abbotsley, St Neots. The Property benefits from full planning permission for the conversion and development of 19 private dwellings, offering excellent potential in a picturesque golf course setting.
Description
The Property is approximately 1.437 ha (3.55 acres) and is in the administrative districtof Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC). The Property is located approximately 1.28miles to the west of Abbotsley village centre.
The Property is located in the 360-acre Abbotsley Golf & Country Club and consists of anumber of modern and historic farm buildings. To the north, the hotel building is one ofthe latest additions to this group. On the south, a modern barn is located which is used asgreenkeeper’s shed. The buildings appear to be in good condition, making them wellplaced for conversion into residential dwellings.
Location
Abbotsley is an attractive historic village which lies on the southern edge of the county,situated almost equidistant between Cambridge and Bedford being 18 miles from eachand approximately 4 miles to the south-east of St Neots. It comprises some 150 housespositioned mainly along both sides of St Neots Road and Gransden Road and clustered centrally around the High Street. The Village has the benefit of two public houses and avillage hall. The nearby village of Great Gransden provides local shopping facilities,together with a primary school.
St Neots is a town and civil parish in Huntingdonshire, which is poised for substantialstrategic growth. The town is close to the A1 Road (north-south), as well as the A421 andA428 roads which link Cambridge to Bedford and Milton Keynes. St Neots railwaystation is on the Great Northern route between London and Peterborough. St Neots hada population of 33,410 as of the 2021 Census. To the east of St Neots, the East to Westrail link and the upgrade of the A428 from Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet promisesignificant infrastructure enhancements.
PLANNING
The Site is located in the jurisdiction of Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC). Full planning permission was granted in August 2024 for the proposed change of use of golf clubhouse and hotel to form 14 dwellings, demolition of later extensions to the heritage assets, greenkeepers store, shop and office and the erection of 5 dwellings (19 dwellings
total) and associated works (ref: 23/00500/FUL).
The former clubhouse building forms part of the curtilage listing for Hardwicke Farmhouse (Grade II listed building). This is subject to Listed Building Consent under application ref: 24/01425/LBC.
Planning Agreements
S106 - The buyer of the Site will be fully liable for all payments and obligations contained within the Section 106 Agreement and will fully indemnify the seller in this regard. A copy of the S106 Agreement is available in the Information Pack.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) - Due to the nature of the conversion, the Property is subject to a small CIL payment, deemed to be as follows:
Section 106 - £3,230.00
CIL - £842.30
PROPOSALS
The Property is for sale by private treaty as a whole.
Unconditional offers are to be submitted in writing to Bidwells, Bidwell House, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9LD.
All proposals are to be in writing in accordance with the Bidding Proforma contained in the online Information Pack.
Proposals should be clearly marked ‘Abbotsley Golf Club Clubhouse & Hotel – for the attention of Max Whittaker’.
Emailed offers will be accepted, addressed to max. .
The Seller reserves the right to reject any or all offers.
INFORMATION
Development Overage
To be triggered if an increase in market value achieved due to any change of the planning permission achieved or an increase in square footage or increase in residential dwellings (over 19). It is proposed that the overage will fall away on the sale of the individual dwellings.
VAT
Should any sale of the property, as a whole or in lots, or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax will be payable by the Purchaser(s) in addition to the contract price.
Rights Reserved
The Vendor will retain a full right of access over the Property.
The Vendor will reserve a right to all services that run on, or under, the property.
Registered Title
The property is registered under part of title number CB166615.
Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights of Way
The Property is to be sold subject to all existing rights of way, public or private, light support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and all other rights and obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves whether referred to or not in the particulars.
The Purchaser(s) will be granted a full right of access across the access track land.
The Purchaser(s) may be required to contribute to
maintaining the access according to use. The Road is available to upgrade and expand to the north if necessary.
The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge and satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the property.
The Vendor will retain a right of access over the Property to access a Residential building adjacent to the Property.
Tenure & Possession
The Property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
INFORMATION
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire District Council
Viewings
Viewing and access to the property is strictly by appointment with Bidwells. Please contact Max Whittaker to arrange a viewing. It is likely a viewing day will be held, adate to be confirmed in due course.
Health & Safety
We would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety wheninspecting the Property.
New Homes
Bidwells has evidence of new home sales in the locality. For specific queries withregards to resale values, please contact Rebecca Wilson or Frances McDermott.
Boundaries
The Vendor and the Vendor’s agent will do their best to specify the ownershipof boundary hedges, fences and ditches. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed tohave satisfied themselves as to the ownership of any boundaries.
Photographs, Fixtures & Fittings
The photographs in these particulars were taken in April 2025. Only thosefixtures and fittings described in the sale details are included in the sale. Further information is available from the Vendor’s agent.
Overview
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a prime residential development site in the soughtafter village location of Abbotsley, St Neots. The Property benefits from full planning permission for the conversion and development of 19 private dwellings, offering excellent potential in a picturesque golf course setting.
Description
The Property is approximately 1.437 ha (3.55 acres) and is in the administrative districtof Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC). The Property is located approximately 1.28miles to the west of Abbotsley village centre.
The Property is located in the 360-acre Abbotsley Golf & Country Club and consists of anumber of modern and historic farm buildings. To the north, the hotel building is one ofthe latest additions to this group. On the south, a modern barn is located which is used asgreenkeeper’s shed. The buildings appear to be in good condition, making them wellplaced for conversion into residential dwellings.
Location
Abbotsley is an attractive historic village which lies on the southern edge of the county,situated almost equidistant between Cambridge and Bedford being 18 miles from eachand approximately 4 miles to the south-east of St Neots. It comprises some 150 housespositioned mainly along both sides of St Neots Road and Gransden Road and clustered centrally around the High Street. The Village has the benefit of two public houses and avillage hall. The nearby village of Great Gransden provides local shopping facilities,together with a primary school.
St Neots is a town and civil parish in Huntingdonshire, which is poised for substantialstrategic growth. The town is close to the A1 Road (north-south), as well as the A421 andA428 roads which link Cambridge to Bedford and Milton Keynes. St Neots railwaystation is on the Great Northern route between London and Peterborough. St Neots hada population of 33,410 as of the 2021 Census. To the east of St Neots, the East to Westrail link and the upgrade of the A428 from Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet promisesignificant infrastructure enhancements.
PLANNING
The Site is located in the jurisdiction of Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC). Full planning permission was granted in August 2024 for the proposed change of use of golf clubhouse and hotel to form 14 dwellings, demolition of later extensions to the heritage assets, greenkeepers store, shop and office and the erection of 5 dwellings (19 dwellings
total) and associated works (ref: 23/00500/FUL).
The former clubhouse building forms part of the curtilage listing for Hardwicke Farmhouse (Grade II listed building). This is subject to Listed Building Consent under application ref: 24/01425/LBC.
Planning Agreements
S106 - The buyer of the Site will be fully liable for all payments and obligations contained within the Section 106 Agreement and will fully indemnify the seller in this regard. A copy of the S106 Agreement is available in the Information Pack.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) - Due to the nature of the conversion, the Property is subject to a small CIL payment, deemed to be as follows:
Section 106 - £3,230.00
CIL - £842.30
PROPOSALS
The Property is for sale by private treaty as a whole.
Unconditional offers are to be submitted in writing to Bidwells, Bidwell House, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9LD.
All proposals are to be in writing in accordance with the Bidding Proforma contained in the online Information Pack.
Proposals should be clearly marked ‘Abbotsley Golf Club Clubhouse & Hotel – for the attention of Max Whittaker’.
Emailed offers will be accepted, addressed to max. .
The Seller reserves the right to reject any or all offers.
INFORMATION
Development Overage
To be triggered if an increase in market value achieved due to any change of the planning permission achieved or an increase in square footage or increase in residential dwellings (over 19). It is proposed that the overage will fall away on the sale of the individual dwellings.
VAT
Should any sale of the property, as a whole or in lots, or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax will be payable by the Purchaser(s) in addition to the contract price.
Rights Reserved
The Vendor will retain a full right of access over the Property.
The Vendor will reserve a right to all services that run on, or under, the property.
Registered Title
The property is registered under part of title number CB166615.
Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights of Way
The Property is to be sold subject to all existing rights of way, public or private, light support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and all other rights and obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves whether referred to or not in the particulars.
The Purchaser(s) will be granted a full right of access across the access track land.
The Purchaser(s) may be required to contribute to
maintaining the access according to use. The Road is available to upgrade and expand to the north if necessary.
The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge and satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the property.
The Vendor will retain a right of access over the Property to access a Residential building adjacent to the Property.
Tenure & Possession
The Property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
INFORMATION
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire District Council
Viewings
Viewing and access to the property is strictly by appointment with Bidwells. Please contact Max Whittaker to arrange a viewing. It is likely a viewing day will be held, adate to be confirmed in due course.
Health & Safety
We would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety wheninspecting the Property.
New Homes
Bidwells has evidence of new home sales in the locality. For specific queries withregards to resale values, please contact Rebecca Wilson or Frances McDermott.
Boundaries
The Vendor and the Vendor’s agent will do their best to specify the ownershipof boundary hedges, fences and ditches. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed tohave satisfied themselves as to the ownership of any boundaries.
Photographs, Fixtures & Fittings
The photographs in these particulars were taken in April 2025. Only thosefixtures and fittings described in the sale details are included in the sale. Further information is available from the Vendor’s agent.
Brochures
ParticularsAbbotsley Golf Club, Clubhouse & Hotel, Drewels Lane, Eynesbury Hardwicke, St Neots, Cambridgeshire
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- St. Neots Station2.6 miles
- Sandy Station5.2 miles
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