Summary - 44 DRURY LANE WICKEN ELY CB7 5XY
6 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious adaptable farmhouse with expansive grounds and outbuilding potential.
Approximately 1.95 acre plot with paddocks, stabling and manège
Versatile brick outbuildings offering conversion potential, subject to consents
Six bedrooms, principal suite, ground-floor bedroom with en suite and office/snug
Well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room and separate utility room
Underfloor heating with air-source heat pump; main fuel is electricity
Garage and extensive driveway parking with expansive countryside views
Fast broadband suitable for home working; mobile signal average
High council tax; running costs should be reviewed before offer
Willow Paddocks is a substantial, versatile family house set in about 1.95 acres with far-reaching countryside views. The modern‑farmhouse layout (2,913 sq ft) offers six bedrooms, a principal suite with en suite, a ground‑floor bedroom with en suite and snug/office ideal for annexe use, plus generous reception rooms with French doors to the garden. Built in 1996 and well presented throughout, the house suits multigenerational living and flexible family arrangements.
The extensive grounds include paddocks, stabling, a manège and several brick outbuildings. These buildings and the large plot provide genuine scope for hobbies or small‑scale commercial uses (equestrian, workshops, offices or additional accommodation), subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. The landscape also allows for straightforward alternatives such as a tennis court, swimming pool, extra parking or expanded garden areas.
Practical features include a well‑equipped kitchen/breakfast room, separate utility, garage parking, underfloor heating served by an air‑source heat pump and fast broadband—useful for home working. The location sits on a peaceful lane near Wicken village, with Ely and Newmarket within short drives and good rail links for commuting.
Important considerations: ongoing use or conversion of outbuildings and changes of use for the land will require planning permission. Council tax bands are high, and the property’s main fuel source is electricity, so prospective buyers should assess running costs. The setting is rural and quieter than urban locations, which suits buyers seeking privacy but may feel remote to some.
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