Rockys Bar and Restaurant, King George V Playing Field, Chequers Lane, Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire CB23 3QQ
- PROPERTY TYPE
Commercial Development
- SIZE
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Key features
- Development site with planning permission
- Detailed planning consent granted May 2025 for demolition and redevelopment
- Approved plans for new café/bar/restaurant with first floor dining and second floor roof terrace
- Existing building approx. 313 sq m (3,371 sq ft)/Proposed footprint approx. 520 sq m (5,597 sq ft)
- Significant footfall from football, cricket, tennis and outdoor bowling facilities
- Guide price: £130,000 to £150,000
- For sale by livestream auction
- Unless previously sold or withdrawn prior
- 10:00am, Wednesday 25th March 2026
Description
FOR SALE BY LIVESTREAM AUCTION ON WEDNESDAY 25th MARCH 2026 AT 10:00AM
TO REGISTER FOR LEGAL PACKS AND BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire the freehold in former (Rockys) Café/Bar/Restaurant and venue in the heart of the highly sought after Cambridgeshire village of Papworth Everard
The existing building is approximately 313 sq m (3,371 sq ft) and comprises a large bar area, separate function room, former kitchen, utility areas, lobby, and male and female cloakrooms, which gives the purchaser a second option of renovation. The property sits on a generous plot with multiple car parking spaces.
The surrounding recreation grounds include multiple football pitches, cricket facilities, tennis courts, bowling green, and a hard court sports area.
Ground Floor Hall, Cafe, kitchen and toilets
First Floor Dining area and toilets
Outside Car park and external terrace.
Planning Previously operating as a bar and restaurant, the property has been vacant since COVID and now presents an exceptional redevelopment opportunity. Detailed planning consent was granted in May 2025 (planning number 24/03899/FUL South Cambs District Council) for the demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of a new café/bar/restaurant in a prime position, with a footprint of approximately 520 sq m (5,597 sq ft), including first floor restaurant accommodation and a second floor attractive roof terrace overlooking the surrounding sports grounds.
Location The premises are located approximately 10 miles west of Cambridge, offering a range of amenities, services, and a strong community. The property also benefits from excellent transport links, being close to the A428, which provides convenient access to Cambridge, Bedford, the M11, and the A14.
Current Rateable Value 1 April 2023 to present £1,950
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: C
Administration Fee: £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Buyer's Premium Fee: £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Disbursements: Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Rockys Bar and Restaurant, King George V Playing Field, Chequers Lane, Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire CB23 3QQ
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Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- St. Neots Station5.7 miles
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