High Street, Histon, Cambridge

SUMMARY
The rare opportunity to acquire approx. 1/3 acre plot (sts) off Histon High Street, which includes 2 properties that could be rented or refurbished whilst planning permission is being sought.


DESCRIPTION
This land is being offered to the market for the first time in over 80 year's in the heart of the Histon High Street for potential re-development. Tucked away between Tesco's and the free car park, the land is likely to attract interest.
The owners state "The land has been a much loved space for three generations of our family over the last 80 years'.

Property one
26a is a large single storey, three-bedroom property with an extensive garden to the front

Council Tax Band: E
EPC Rating: C


Property two
26b is a two-bedroom single storey, two-bathroom property .

Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: C

Planning background and information available upon request, Initial planning advice indicates that 4 houses with adequate parking may be considered, after knocking down the two existing bungalows, currently known as Lilac Lodge and Kiwi Cottage.

The High Street includes the picturesque tree-lined village pond and offers a range of high quality local amenities including supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, solicitors, florist, beautician, post office, petrol station. It also offers regular transportation links into Cambridge (via bus and busway).For families, it is located in the catchment area of the local primary and secondary school - Impington Village College rated outstanding by Ofsted in Feb 2025.

Viewings
The plot is to be viewed strictly by prior arrangements with the agents. Please email .

Tenure and Title
The bungalows with land are being sold together freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Location
The plot is located off the main Histon High Street with it's own entrance off a private side road.

Transportation
The number 8 bus linking to Cambridge is located on the High Street. The Busway is an approximate 15 minute walk with buses regularly linked to Cambridge or St Ives. Access to both the A14 and M11 are within easy driving distance.

Planning
Initial planning advise from a pre-application has indicated 4 houses could be built after demolishing the existing bungalows (subject to full planning permission). Planning permission has been granted to a neighbouring site 23/04537/FUL (three storey, 15 flat development), making this plot a unique development opportunity.

Overages/Building Clauses
The sale of the 2 properties will not include any overages or future development clauses, which has been factored into the asking price.

Services
Mains electricity, LPG gas and Hillmaster waste pump disposal already serve the plot. BT and Virgin Media lines provide internet and broadband. (Purchasers to verify and satisfy themselves of services).

The Bungalows
The bungalows are currently used for multi-generational living and were built 16 and 13 year's ago. They have previously been made available for rental/holiday accommodation (previously EICR and gas safety compliant). They could also be used as a developer base while full planning permission is sought.

Histon Brook forms the north boundary of the site. The plot has never been subject to flooding.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SHARMAN QUINNEY NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.