Summary - CHERRY TREE FARM, FORDHAM ROAD, ELY, SOHAM CB7 5AH
1 bed 1 bath House
Design and construct a bespoke two‑storey home near Ely with services connected.
Plots range 207–511 sqm suitable for 80–120 sqm two‑storey homes
An unusually straightforward self-build opportunity on the northern edge of a new development off Fordham Road, Soham. Eleven freehold plots range from about 207–511 sqm and are sized for two‑storey detached homes of roughly 80–120 sqm, with foul and surface water drainage, water and telecom connection points and electricity capacity provided to each plot.
This is aimed at buyers who want to design and specify their own home. The purchaser is responsible for submitting a full planning application (the principle of development is already secured under the Section 106 to the outline permission) and must supply a draft application for vendor approval before submitting to the local authority. Builds must be completed within 12 months of start on site, and plot purchasers act as their own principal contractor, so be prepared to manage health & safety, contractors and any repairs to estate roads if damage occurs.
Practical advantages include easy access to Soham town centre facilities, a new rail station within walking distance, hourly bus services to Cambridge/Newmarket/Ely, good broadband speeds and off‑street parking with permeable paving. Annual management costs are modest (circa £230) but buyers should note Community Infrastructure Levy rules and the requirement for the property to remain the builder’s principal residence for three years to retain self‑build relief.
This offering suits buyers wanting hands‑on control of design and specification, with a relatively quick on‑site construction window and clear utility connections. It is less suitable for those wanting a turn‑key property: obtaining planning, managing build delivery and meeting contractual timescales are the buyer’s responsibility.
House for sale in Cherry Tree Lane, Ely, Soham, CB7 — £175,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
House for sale in Cherry Tree Lane, Ely, Soham, CB7 — £170,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
House for sale in Cherry Tree Lane, Ely, Soham, CB7 — £150,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
House for sale in Cherry Tree Lane, Ely, Soham, CB7 — £170,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
House for sale in Cherry Tree Lane, Ely, Soham, CB7 — £160,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
Plot for sale in Cherry Tree Lane, Ely, Soham, CB7 — £150,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
