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Chapel Lane, Wicken, ELY

East of England

£160,000Guide Price

Listed on 29/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached House

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wicken is offered at auction and is being sold with no onward chain. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, a living room and a separate kitchen on the ground floor, with two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. The listing describes the property as requiring updating and improvement, providing scope for a buyer to modernise it to their requirements. Outside, there is shingle at the front and a side garden, mainly laid to lawn, with storage sheds and off-road parking for one car. Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve is within walking distance. Soham, around four miles away, and Ely, around 9.5 miles away, provide further amenities and train services, with bus routes and the A10 and A142 nearby. The sale is subject to receipt of Letters of Administration. The modern method of auction includes a reservation agreement and a non-refundable reservation fee; buyers should check the auction pack and all associated costs and timings before proceeding.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This two-bedroom semi in Wicken has a clear but manageable cosmetic project: the photographed rooms are usable, while older finishes across the living spaces, bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom offer scope to refresh and personalise. The side garden and off-road parking add practical appeal, and the exterior looks broadly intact in the available photographs.

At £160,000, value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged because the floor area is missing. The overall opportunity is therefore difficult to assess fully, though the village setting near Wicken Fen and the no-onward-chain position are positives. The listing uses the Modern Method of Auction, so check the reservation terms and additional fees before proceeding.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older finishes across the photographed living spaces and bedrooms to give the house a more contemporary feel.
  • Modernise the visibly dated kitchen and bathroom as part of a light update, according to your priorities.
  • Make use of the side garden and off-road parking, with Wicken Fen Nature Reserve within walking distance.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Chapel Lane, Wicken, ELY
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Soham

    1.8 miles

    Train · Soham

  • Ely Rail Station

    5.5 miles

    Train · Ely

  • Waterbeach Rail Station

    5.6 miles

    Train · Waterbeach

  • Newmarket Rail Station

    6.9 miles

    Train · Newmarket

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£604
Based on a loan of £120,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-11.1% since listed
£160,000£20,000(-11.1%)
28/10/2026
Current price
£180,000Initial listing
23/09/2026

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