Whittlesford Road, Little Shelford, Cambridge
East of England
£750,000
Listed on 17/09/2026
Listed on 17/09/2026
The listing
Property details
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3Type
PlotDescription
A freehold commercial investment and development site in Little Shelford, comprising three office units. Two units are let on six-year leases: No. 46 has a passing rent of £20,000 per annum, while No. 46a is let at £23,000 per annum and includes a tenant break and rent review in year three. No. 48 is vacant and has planning consent for demolition and replacement with one dwelling through a change of use from office to residential. The existing commercial floor areas are 830 sq ft, 1,080 sq ft and 1,280 sq ft respectively. Further redevelopment of the remaining commercial buildings may be possible, subject to planning, which would need to be assessed separately. The site is freehold and is not elected for VAT. Little Shelford has local amenities and access to Shelford railway station, with services to Cambridge and London. Further planning information is available through the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning portal, and a data room can be requested from Cheffins.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
33out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is primarily a development and investment opportunity rather than a conventional house renovation: the site includes three commercial units, two of them let, and planning consent to replace the vacant No. 48 with a dwelling. The roadside access, existing hardstanding and outline design give a starting point for the consented project, while redevelopment of the remaining buildings is only a possibility subject to further planning.
At £750,000, the asking price is around £904 per sq ft against a local average of £458, so the price looks dear on the available comparison and weighs heavily on the overall opportunity score. The aerial images do not establish the buildings’ fabric condition, and the proposed dwelling is shown in drawings rather than completed form. Verify the planning permission, conditions, implementation requirements and the feasibility of any wider redevelopment before proceeding.
Key opportunities
- Use the existing consent as the basis for replacing the vacant No. 48 office unit with a dwelling, subject to checking the permission and its conditions.
- The two let commercial units provide existing rental income while the consented residential project is considered.
- Explore the remaining buildings’ redevelopment potential, recognising that feasibility and any required planning consent are unverified.
Key risks
- The asking price is high against the local £/sq ft comparison, limiting the value opportunity at the stated figure.
- Aerial images do not allow detailed assessment of the existing buildings’ roofs or fabric, and the proposed dwelling is represented by drawings rather than a completed home.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Shelford (Cambs) Rail Station
0.8 miles
Train · Great Shelford
Cambridge South Rail Station
2.3 miles
Train · Cambridge
Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station
3.1 miles
Train · Whittlesford
Foxton Rail Station
3.3 miles
Train · Foxton
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£3,064
Based on a loan of £562,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-16.2% since listed
£750,000£145,000(-16.2%)
30/09/2026£895,000Initial listing
16/09/2026Services
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