Summary - Great Abington, Cambridgeshire CB21 6AS
2 bed 2 bath Cottage
Beautifully updated cottage with barns, arena and 8.8 acres — scope to extend or develop (subject to planning)..
Large 8.8-acre plot with paddocks and post-and-rail fencing
Substantial barn and separate stable block with power connected
All‑weather arena suitable for year‑round riding
Recently updated two-bedroom cottage; modest internal footprint
Previously lapsed consent to extend house by ~50% (planning needed)
Precedent for additional dwelling on stables side; consents required
Slow broadband and average mobile signal typical of rural location
Council tax above average; maintenance of outbuildings will be ongoing
Set within about 8.8 acres, this tastefully updated two-bedroom cottage will appeal to buyers seeking an established equestrian or smallholding base within easy reach of Cambridge. The house has been recently refurbished to a high standard: a bright kitchen/breakfast room with island and integrated appliances, a sunroom with bifold doors to the garden, and comfortable reception space with a wood-burning stove. The internal footprint is modest (two bedrooms) so it suits couples, small families, or downsizers who prioritise land and facilities over extensive living space.
The site’s real value lies in its extensive outbuildings and land: a large timber-framed barn, separate stable block, tack room, feed/hay storage, fenced paddocks and an all‑weather arena. There is precedent locally for creating an additional dwelling on the stables side of the plot, and the house previously held consent to extend by about 50% (now lapsed). Both opportunities would require fresh planning permission but indicate clear development potential for an increased living footprint or a second dwelling, subject to consents.
Practical considerations: parking and turning are provided by a generous gravel driveway and the gardens include a south-facing paved terrace. Services are typical for a rural location — broadband speeds are slow and mobile signal is average. Council tax is above average. Prospective buyers should factor in planning risk, any future maintenance of the large agricultural buildings, and the modest internal size of the main cottage when assessing value.
Overall, this property offers a rare combination of ready-to-move-in accommodation and substantial equestrian/smallholding infrastructure on major acreage. It will suit purchasers prioritising outdoor space, stables and scope for extension or redevelopment rather than those seeking a larger primary residence immediately.
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