Chapel Lane, Wicken, ELY
East of England
£160,000Guide Price
Listed on 24/09/2026
Listed on 24/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedArea
643 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wicken is offered at auction and is described as requiring updating and improvement. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, a living room and a separate kitchen. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a bathroom. The property has electric storage heaters and is being sold with no onward chain, subject to receipt of Letters of Administration.
Outside, the front is laid to shingle, with a side garden that is mainly lawn and includes storage sheds and off-road parking. Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve is within walking distance, while Soham and Ely provide additional amenities and rail connections. The sale uses the Modern Method of Auction, with a reservation fee and a 56-day completion requirement; buyers should review the information pack and confirm all costs and legal details before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £160,000, this two-bedroom semi-detached house is priced around 24% below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The usable interior offers a light, practical canvas for updating the older finishes and flooring, while the kitchen and bathroom appear functional and could be refreshed as part of a modest project. Off-road parking, a side garden and a non-estate village position near Wicken Fen add to its appeal. The exterior views show no obvious major defect, and the stated renovation range is £5,000–£15,000.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated decorative finishes and flooring to give the usable interior a more current feel.
- Update the older-style kitchen and bathroom finishes while retaining the apparent functional layouts.
- Make the most of the side garden and off-road parking in a non-estate position near Wicken Fen.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Soham
1.9 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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Current average variable rate is 6.60%
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£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%)
21/10/2026£180,000Initial listing
25/09/2026Services
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