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Land for sale
Balsham Road, Cambridge CB21
Land
21.98 acre(s)
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
83.62 acres of productive grade 2 arable land close to Fulbourn village and South of Cambrudge city centre.
Introduction - An excellent opportunity to purchase agricultural land either as individual parcels or as a whole, located 3 miles south of Cambridge City centre. The land is split into three separate blocks and located close to the outskirts of Fulbourn village with road frontage to all parcels. The land is offered for sale with vacant possession.
Method Of Sale - The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to three lots.
Lot 2 – 83.62 Acres At Balsham Road, Fulbourn - The land is located to the south east of Fulbourn village with frontage to Balsham Road, and is classified as Grade 2 being of the Swaffham Prior soil series of well drained calcareous coarse and fine loamy soils over chalk rubble.
The land is level and free draining providing opportunities for a range of cropping and is split into two parcels in an ‘L’ shaped block, with a public footpath separating the two fields.
The land is bordered to the south by Lower Valley Farm Biodiversity Net Gain site which is a landscape scale habitat creation scheme.
Tenure & Possession - The land is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion.
The outgoing tenant has farmed the land for a number of years and has expressed an interest in continuing to farm the land on a suitable arrangement to be agreed.
Drainage Rates - Environment Agency drainage rates are currently payable at the standard rates.
Vat - The land is not registered for VAT however if the sale of the property or any right attached to it is deemed a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to the sale price.
Town & Country Planning - The land is situated within South Cambs District Council planning authority and is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, town planning schedules, applications, permissions and resolutions which may be or come into force. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the property.
The land is all located in the Cambridge Green Belt.
Basic Payment Scheme - The land has been claimed for Basic Payment Scheme entitlements and is registered on the Rural Land Register. The seller will retain any historic delinked payments.
Environmental & Grant Schemes - The land is not currently entered into any Countryside Stewardship, Sustainable Farming Incentive or other schemes.
Sporting, Timber & Minerals - All sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.
Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights Of Way - The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way whether or not disclosed.
Lot 2 - public footpath 95/11 along the boundary between the two field parcels.
Tenant Right & Dilapidations - There will be no ingoing valuation and the purchaser shall not claim for dilapidations, if any, in relation to the property. The land will be left in stubble with straw either chopped and spread or baled and removed.
Exchange & Completion - Exchange of contracts shall be within 6 weeks of the purchaser(s) solicitor receiving a draft contract. Completion will be by agreement between the parties.
Boundaries - The vendor and vendor’s agents will do their best to specify the ownership of boundary hedges, fences and ditches but will not be bound to determine these. The property is available for inspection and the purchaser(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the ownership and location of the boundaries.
Plans, Areas & Schedules - Plans attached to the particulars are based upon the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only.
Local Authority - South Cambs District Council, South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge
Viewings & Further Information - The land can be viewed by prior arrangement with the Sole Agents. For further information please contact Simon Gooderham or Jack French.
As always, potential hazards exist on working farms and it is requested that all viewings are undertaken with care and regard to safety particularly with regard to any areas in and around buildings.
Nearest Postcodes:
LOT 1 - CB21 5EU
LOT 2 - CB21 5DA
LOT 3 - CB21 5HR
what3words:
Lot 1 - ///cages.reform.brotherly
Lot 2 – //
ature.deranged.streak
Lot 3 – ///startles.woes.nozzle
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations - Buyers will be required to provide proof of identity and address to the Selling Agent following acceptance of an offer (subject to contract) and prior to Solicitors being instructed.
Sellers Solicitor - Roythornes, Enterprise Way, Pinchbeck, Spalding, PE11 3YR
Agents Notes - For clarification we wish to inform purchaser(s) that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to the property shall be relied on as statements of fact. All
measurements are given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for errors arising therefrom. The plan and acreages use gross acreages taken from the Ordnance Survey sheets and are for identification purposes only. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the state and condition thereof and as to the ownership or any tree boundary or any part of the property. If communications, condition of the property, situation or such factors are of a particular importance to you please discuss these priorities with us before arranging an appointment to view. This should avoid a wasted journey. September 2025.
Introduction - An excellent opportunity to purchase agricultural land either as individual parcels or as a whole, located 3 miles south of Cambridge City centre. The land is split into three separate blocks and located close to the outskirts of Fulbourn village with road frontage to all parcels. The land is offered for sale with vacant possession.
Method Of Sale - The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to three lots.
Lot 2 – 83.62 Acres At Balsham Road, Fulbourn - The land is located to the south east of Fulbourn village with frontage to Balsham Road, and is classified as Grade 2 being of the Swaffham Prior soil series of well drained calcareous coarse and fine loamy soils over chalk rubble.
The land is level and free draining providing opportunities for a range of cropping and is split into two parcels in an ‘L’ shaped block, with a public footpath separating the two fields.
The land is bordered to the south by Lower Valley Farm Biodiversity Net Gain site which is a landscape scale habitat creation scheme.
Tenure & Possession - The land is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion.
The outgoing tenant has farmed the land for a number of years and has expressed an interest in continuing to farm the land on a suitable arrangement to be agreed.
Drainage Rates - Environment Agency drainage rates are currently payable at the standard rates.
Vat - The land is not registered for VAT however if the sale of the property or any right attached to it is deemed a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to the sale price.
Town & Country Planning - The land is situated within South Cambs District Council planning authority and is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, town planning schedules, applications, permissions and resolutions which may be or come into force. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the property.
The land is all located in the Cambridge Green Belt.
Basic Payment Scheme - The land has been claimed for Basic Payment Scheme entitlements and is registered on the Rural Land Register. The seller will retain any historic delinked payments.
Environmental & Grant Schemes - The land is not currently entered into any Countryside Stewardship, Sustainable Farming Incentive or other schemes.
Sporting, Timber & Minerals - All sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.
Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights Of Way - The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way whether or not disclosed.
Lot 2 - public footpath 95/11 along the boundary between the two field parcels.
Tenant Right & Dilapidations - There will be no ingoing valuation and the purchaser shall not claim for dilapidations, if any, in relation to the property. The land will be left in stubble with straw either chopped and spread or baled and removed.
Exchange & Completion - Exchange of contracts shall be within 6 weeks of the purchaser(s) solicitor receiving a draft contract. Completion will be by agreement between the parties.
Boundaries - The vendor and vendor’s agents will do their best to specify the ownership of boundary hedges, fences and ditches but will not be bound to determine these. The property is available for inspection and the purchaser(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the ownership and location of the boundaries.
Plans, Areas & Schedules - Plans attached to the particulars are based upon the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only.
Local Authority - South Cambs District Council, South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge
Viewings & Further Information - The land can be viewed by prior arrangement with the Sole Agents. For further information please contact Simon Gooderham or Jack French.
As always, potential hazards exist on working farms and it is requested that all viewings are undertaken with care and regard to safety particularly with regard to any areas in and around buildings.
Nearest Postcodes:
LOT 1 - CB21 5EU
LOT 2 - CB21 5DA
LOT 3 - CB21 5HR
what3words:
Lot 1 - ///cages.reform.brotherly
Lot 2 – //
ature.deranged.streak
Lot 3 – ///startles.woes.nozzle
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations - Buyers will be required to provide proof of identity and address to the Selling Agent following acceptance of an offer (subject to contract) and prior to Solicitors being instructed.
Sellers Solicitor - Roythornes, Enterprise Way, Pinchbeck, Spalding, PE11 3YR
Agents Notes - For clarification we wish to inform purchaser(s) that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to the property shall be relied on as statements of fact. All
measurements are given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for errors arising therefrom. The plan and acreages use gross acreages taken from the Ordnance Survey sheets and are for identification purposes only. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the state and condition thereof and as to the ownership or any tree boundary or any part of the property. If communications, condition of the property, situation or such factors are of a particular importance to you please discuss these priorities with us before arranging an appointment to view. This should avoid a wasted journey. September 2025.
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Established in 1825, Cheffins estate agency business operates from five offices across the Anglia region including Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Ely and Haverhill; we also have an office in London. We understand that moving house is a major event and we do everything we can to make it as smooth as possible. Cheffins has a proven track record in buying, selling and letting residential property. The team at Cheffins has significant market experience and buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants are accustomed to a dedicated personal and professional service delivered with integrity. Our London office team complement our regional expertise by getting exposure for your house to buyers and sellers in the capital providing an extra dimension to our regional service and making sure your house is seen by as many prospective buyers as possible. Call us today for a free, no obligation sales valuation on your property or to find out how much your property could be worth should you choose to rent it out.









