Summary - Barway Road, Barway, CB7 CB7 5UA
1 bed 1 bath Land
Rare 6.45-acre lakeside parcel near Ely — ready for nature, fishing, and low‑impact leisure..
6.45 acres of amenity land with two lakes and a separate pond
Large wildlife lake; smaller fishing lake requires improvement
Secure gated access with storage containers and 12x12 stable
Three-phase electricity and metered water on site; mains water at road
Covenants restrict residential and disruptive commercial uses
Shared water supply with neighbouring property; check arrangements
No flood risk; peaceful hamlet location three miles from Ely
Suitable for private fishing, wildlife leisure or low-impact investment
This rare 6.45-acre parcel on Barway Road offers immediate use for nature-based leisure or private fishing, set in open countryside just minutes from Ely. The site includes a large wildlife lake, a smaller private fishing lake and a separate stocked pond, attracting year-round wildlife and offering strong amenity value for outdoor-focused buyers or investors.
Practical infrastructure is already in place: secure gated access, three-phase electricity, metered water and several storage containers plus a 12x12 stable. Mains water is available from the road. With these services connected, the land is convenient to operate for low-impact uses and leisure activities without major upfront utilities work.
Buyers should note important legal and practical restrictions. Covenants limit uses: residential development and commercial activities that could disturb the neighbouring fishing business are not permitted, and noisy machinery (for example speedboats) is prohibited. The smaller fishing lake would benefit from improvement works, and the water supply is shared with an adjacent property — matters to consider for anyone planning higher-intensity use.
This plot suits someone seeking a substantial private countryside retreat, an amenity investment for nature-based leisure, or a wildlife conservation project. Its accessible location — approximately three miles from Ely and with good road and rail links to Cambridge and London — adds practical value, while any change of use or substantial development would require lifting the covenants by the adjacent landowner.
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