23 Sep 2026 | 02:00 PM
Guide price
£500,000+
Freehold
Hillcrest, 44 Swaffham Road, Reach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0HZ
Lot 20
Estimate: £500,000+
Key Features
- Freehold with vacant possession
- Large total plot of 10.03 acres
- Substantial attached workshop/garaging
- Detached bungalow in need of refurbishment with potential to extend (STP)
Description
A very rare opportunity to purchase a detached bungalow which is believed to date from the middle of the 20th century and sits within a total curtilage of 10.03 acres.
The bungalow is of brick construction beneath a title roof, and is in need of significant improvement and renovation, but may lend itself to alteration and extension (STP).
The bungalow provides the following accommodation -
Kitchen; Living room; Conservatory/porch; Three bedrooms and Bathroom.
The gross internal area of the bungalow accommodation is 86 sqm.
Attached to the side of the bungalow is a substantial building that provides two garages and two storage barns offering a fantastic level of space for storage or workshops. The barns/garages total 118 sqm.
The bungalow and barns are surrounded by a generous area of grass garden (approx. 1.11 acres). The gardens open on to a grassed field of 1.73 acres, which has a separate access from the Byway. Beyond this is an arable field measuring 7.19 acres which has been cropped in arable rotation.
The generous curtilage of the total property is arranged in an 'L' shape and provides a substantial and flexible space for a variety of types of buyer. Hillcrest's elevated position affords far-reaching views and presents buyers with an ideal opportunity to tailor the property to their needs.
Council Tax Band: D. EPC Rating: E
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession
Location
The property is located on the southern edge of the small Cambridgeshire village of Reach, approximately 1.5 miles west of Burwell. Hillcrest itself is accessed via an unmade Public Byway affording it a high degree of privacy. Approaching the village on Swaffham Road, the Byway can be found on the left just before the Ditchfield cul-de-sac. Hillcrest is then located approx 250m along the Byway.
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Lot Type
Residential
Legal Packs
www.cheffins.co.uk/auctions/property-auctions or Andrew Geddes of Bendall & Sons, 23 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LY
Viewing
Cheffins Property Auction Dept 01223 213777
Important notes
IMPORTANT: Cheffins would like to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services, appliances or fittings tested. Room sizes should not be relied upon for furnishing purposes and are approximate. If floor plans are included, they are for guidance and illustration purposes only and may not be to scale. Images may have been digitally edited for illustration purposes. If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
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