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Holt Fen, Little Thetford, Ely

East of England

£110,000

Listed on 27/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Plot

Description

A rural residential plot of approximately 0.22 acres at Holt Fen, Little Thetford, around two miles from Ely. The site has an existing building and an established residential planning history, including a Certificate of Lawfulness for residential use and a previous successful appeal relating to extensions. An application has recently been submitted to East Cambridgeshire District Council for a replacement single-storey dwelling. The proposed design shows open-plan kitchen and dining space, a lounge, three bedrooms and a family bathroom in a linear layout. The proposal followed pre-application discussions with the council under reference PREAPP/00035/25. The application remains subject to the planning process, and buyers should make their own enquiries with the local planning department. The plot is approached from Chapel Hill and has open fenland surroundings. Ely provides local shops, leisure and education facilities, as well as rail connections to Cambridge, London King's Cross and Norwich. The A10 is also accessible. The property is marketed by David Clark & Company, Ely.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

39out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a substantial rural plot of around 0.22 acres, with open fenland views and a useful residential planning history. The existing structure and grounds look weathered and overgrown, so the appeal is in taking on a major site project rather than improving a ready-to-live-in house. A replacement-dwelling application has been submitted, but approval and feasibility still need to be checked. The floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged.

Key opportunities

  • The approximately 0.22-acre plot offers scope to reshape the grounds and make better use of its distinctive shape and fenland outlook.
  • The submitted replacement-dwelling proposal provides a starting point for exploring a new single-storey layout, subject to planning approval and feasibility.
  • Residential planning history, including a Certificate of Lawfulness and previous appeal success for extensions, gives useful context for investigating the site's potential.

Key risks

  • The weathered existing structure, roof and rough grounds point to a heavy site programme: allow for a full rebuild or replacement project rather than a cosmetic refresh, and verify the building's condition and structural integrity.
  • The replacement-dwelling application is submitted but not stated to be approved; confirm its status and feasibility with the planning authority.

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Location

Holt Fen, Little Thetford, Ely
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Ely Rail Station

    2.2 miles

    Train · Ely

  • Soham

    3.7 miles

    Train · Soham

  • Waterbeach Rail Station

    7.2 miles

    Train · Waterbeach

  • Littleport Rail Station

    7.6 miles

    Train · Littleport

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£449
Based on a loan of £82,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Price history

+10.0% since listed
£110,000+£10,000(+10.0%)
24/09/2026
Current price
£100,000Initial listing
25/08/2026

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