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0.55 acre plot - Lawn Lane, Little Downham, Cambridgeshire

East of England

£500,000

Listed on 09/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Semi Detached
Area
2024 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom semi-detached home has approximately 2,024 sq ft of accommodation and sits on a plot of around 0.55 acres in Little Downham. Its layout includes a large entrance hall, an L-shaped living room with a feature fireplace, a kitchen and dining area, utility room, pantry and ground-floor cloakroom. A further reception room is currently used as a playroom and could serve other purposes according to a purchaser's needs. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities, and a family bathroom. The extensive grounds include established planting and outbuildings, with space for outdoor use and scope to consider changes to the accommodation or grounds, subject to the necessary consents. The property is described as well maintained and offers flexibility for a buyer looking to adapt the existing space. Little Downham is a village outside Ely, whose amenities, schools and mainline railway station are noted in the listing. The house combines substantial existing accommodation with a notably large plot; any development or reconfiguration would require appropriate checks and consents.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

86out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

A strong opportunity to acquire a spacious four-bedroom home at £247/sq ft, around 22.5% below the local average. It is well maintained and ready to live in, with traditional finishes offering scope for light cosmetic updates rather than a major overhaul; the score is also supported by strong economics, with the stated £510,000 purchase-plus-renovation midpoint compared with an implied local average value of £644,948. That comparison is not a GDV and excludes stamp duty and fees.

The standout canvas is the 0.55-acre plot, with mature gardens, privacy, driveway and several outbuildings, alongside generous reception space and a flexible layout. The long weathered outbuilding merits closer inspection, while the garden and interior offer room to tailor the property over time.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire 2,024 sq ft at a below-local-average asking price of £247/sq ft.
  • Make selective cosmetic updates to traditional finishes while retaining the usable existing fittings and spacious layout.
  • Shape the 0.55-acre garden and explore the use of the outbuildings, subject to inspection and any required consents.

Key risks

  • The long weathered outbuilding and its roof covering need closer inspection to establish their condition and likely upkeep.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,889
Based on a loan of £375,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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