Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £620,000
This detached three-bedroom property is **for sale** by tender and offers an opportunity for a buyer to complete the remaining works and bring it through to final completion. The home currently provides two reception rooms, one kitchen and two bathrooms, giving a practical layout for family living or those needing additional living or work-from-home space.
Situated in the village of Lode, near Cambridge, the property benefits from a rural setting with access to local amenities in nearby Bottisham and Quy, including village shops, primary schooling and day-to-day services. Anglesey Abbey and its surrounding parkland are close by, offering extensive walking routes, gardens and heritage features.
Lode lies to the east of Cambridge, within reach of the city’s employment centres, universities, retail and leisure facilities. Regular bus services operate along the nearby A1303/Newmarket Road corridor into central Cambridge, typically taking around 25–35 minutes depending on traffic.
Rail connections are available from Cambridge station and Cambridge North, both accessible by car, bus or cycle from the village. From these stations there are frequent services to London King’s Cross and London Liverpool Street, with typical journey times of around 50–70 minutes, as well as routes to Ely, King’s Lynn, Norwich and Stansted Airport.
This property may appeal to purchasers seeking a detached home in a village setting, with the scope to complete and tailor the remaining works to their own requirements, subject to any necessary consents. Please note the sale is by tender; further details are available on request. EPC rating: Unknown. Council tax band: X, Tenure: Freehold, Known building safety issues or planned/required works: The property is currently incomplete and is being offered for sale in its present condition, sold as seen. A number of works remain outstanding before the property can be considered fully complete and ready for occupation, including completion of electrical works, lighting, plumbing and other internal finishing works.
No specific building safety defects are being warranted by the seller, and prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the condition and completeness of the property and to obtain any professional surveys or inspections they consider necessary. Any outstanding works, approvals or certification required to complete the property and make it suitable for occupation will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
Buyers should also make their own enquiries regarding Building Regulations, completion certificates and any other approvals or documentation relating to the works undertaken. Planning permissions: The property benefits from an established planning history, including planning permission granted in 2017 for the redevelopment of the site. The property is situated within the Lode Conservation Area, and any future alterations or development may therefore be subject to additional planning considerations. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with East Cambridgeshire District Council regarding the planning history, permissions and any future development potential. Mobile signal information: Please see EPC for information on this.
A welcoming entrance hall providing access to the principal rooms on the ground floor, with further access to the first-floor accommodation.
A generous and characterful reception room featuring an attractive fireplace, offering a focal point to the room and the potential for the installation of a log-burning stove, subject to any necessary requirements and consents. The room provides an excellent space for relaxing and entertaining.
A spacious kitchen and dining area designed with modern family living and entertaining in mind. The kitchen benefits from a central island, providing additional preparation space, storage and an ideal area for informal dining. Bifold doors create a strong connection between the living space and the outside, allowing plenty of natural light and providing the potential for excellent entertaining space during the warmer months. The remaining works allow the purchaser the opportunity to complete and finish the kitchen and adjoining areas to their own specification.
A useful separate utility room providing valuable additional space for laundry appliances, storage and everyday household requirements.
A useful ground-floor WC with plumbing already in place, offering the purchaser the opportunity to complete the room with a WC and wash hand basin to their own specification. Further works and installation of the sanitaryware are required.
A versatile additional reception space offering excellent flexibility for modern family living. The room could be used as a formal dining room, home office, study or additional reception area, depending on the purchaser's requirements. Its flexible layout provides scope to create a useful dedicated workspace or additional living area.
The front bedroom provides a good-sized principal bedroom, with the added benefit of an en-suite facility. This provides the potential for a private principal bedroom suite once the remaining works have been completed.
A further well-proportioned bedroom offering flexibility for family, guests or use as a home office, subject to the purchaser's requirements.
A useful third bedroom providing flexible accommodation for a child, guest or home-working space.
A well-appointed second bathroom serving the main accommodation, featuring a bath, WC and a wet-room style shower. The room provides practical facilities for family living, with some remaining works required to complete the space.
The property benefits from its detached position and outside space, with the bifold doors providing the potential to create a particularly attractive connection between the main living accommodation and garden. The outside areas offer scope for landscaping and personalisation as part of the property's completion.
Samsung air source heat pump
Neff N50 kitchen hob with built-in ventilation
Bespoke glazing panels for staircase
Bathroom towel & bedroom panel radiators
Porcelain paving slabs for garden
Internal wall, ceiling & timber paint
Pallet of left over Welsh roofing slate onsite
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Particulars but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. All measurements quoted are approximate. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
EPC has been ordered on the 28/08/2026
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