Land at Valley Farm New Road, Guilden Morden, Cambridgeshire, SG8 0JN

For Sale by Public Auction on 9th December 2026

£695,000+

Development Site of 0.89 acres & (8159 ft) GIA Floor Area.
Full Planning Permission Granted for an Exclusive Development.
Desirable South Cambridgeshire Village Location
Freehold with vacant possession
Description
An exciting opportunity to acquire a development site extending to circa 0.89 acre (0.36 hectare). The site currently features a Grade II listed farmhouse and land with implemented planning consent to demolish existing agricultural buildings and erect four barn-style dwellings.

The site is approximately 0.89 acres (0.36 hectares), including communal areas and access provisions. The existing farmhouse sits within the site and is considered to provide an excellent opportunity to refurbish or redevelop and extend subject to the necessary consents.

The site is ideally positions with paddock land (most recently grazed) to the north of the site. Immediately to the east and west are various residential dwellings of varying sizes, and to the south lies agricultural land. The site's boundaries are delineated by a combination of hedging and trees, as well as a mix of close-boarded fencing and simple wire fencing.


Location
Situated on the border between Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, Guilden Morden is a village approximately 9 miles northwest of Royston and 17 miles southwest of Cambridge. The village features a range of community facilities, including a primary school, nursery, a historic church, a village hall, and several sports clubs, as well as the community pub, The Three Tuns. Rail services to Cambridge and London King's Cross are available from Ashwell or Royston railway stations, both within a 10-minute drive.

Planning
Full planning permission (reference 23/04190/FUL) was granted on 16/02/24 by South Cambridgeshire District Council, proposing the demolition of existing agricultural buildings and the construction of four residential barn style dwellings with associated access and landscaping.

Proposed Accommodation Schedule
Plot 1- Detached, 1.5 storey, 4 Bedrooms, 7 persons,
Gross Internal Area- 151.8m2

Plot 2- Detached, single storey, 3 Bedrooms, 6 persons,
Gross Internal Area- 100.4m2

Plot 3- Detached, 1.5 storey, 4 Bedrooms, 8 persons,
Gross Internal Area- 154.1m2

Plot 4- Detached, 1.5 storey, 4 Bedrooms, 8 persons,
Gross Internal Area- 191.6m2

Total Proposed Gross Internal Area- 597.9m2
Proposed Building Footprint Area-580.3m2

The following is a list of notable conditions taken from the planning documents, although the decision notice and full documents should be reviewed for full detail.
- Boundary Fencing: Prior to demolition, details of protective fencing must be approved by Local Planning Authority (Condition 3).

- Hard and Soft Landscaping: A detailed landscaping scheme must be submitted and approved before development above ground level (Condition 4).

- Biodiversity Enhancement: A scheme must be submitted to enhance biodiversity, including bird boxes, habitat provision, and hedgehog access (Condition 5).

- Boundary Treatments: Plans for boundary treatments, excluding some areas, must be approved before development above ground level (Condition 6).

- External Materials: Details and samples of external materials, including brickwork, must be approved (Condition 7).

- The buyer will be deemed to have inspected the property and satisfied themselves to the ownership of any boundaries.
No CIL payment is required nor is any S106 agreement applicable to the site.

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants and Rights of Way
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all public rights and private rights of way, light, drainage, overhead cable, and other easements and restrictions or obligations that exist whether the same are described in the particulars.

Viewing
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