A single building plot with planning for the construction of a detached three bedroom dwelling of around 141.8sqm / 1526.32sqft, accessible off Winders Lane, Histon. Detailed planning consent was granted for 'demolition of existing garage and construction of a single dwelling to the rear of No. 10 Cottenham Road and creation of new access and parking from Winders Lane' Ref: 25/03732/FUL dated 13th October 2025. A copy of the planning consent is attached to these details along with a copy of the plans referred to in the planning consent. Full information is available on the Greater Cambridge Planning Website.
Proposed property dimensions below.
Ground floor: 79.1m2
First floor: 62.7
Total - 141.8sqm / 1526.32sqft
Ground floor:
-Lounge: 16.8m2
-WC: 2.2m2
-Study: 8.4m2
-Pantry: 2.8m2
-Utility room: 3.9m2
-Kitchen/diner: 25.3m2
First floor:
-Bedroom 1: 16.5m2
-Bedroom 1 ensuite: 5.1
-Bedroom 2: 12.5m2
-Bedroom 3: 11.5m2
-Bathroom: 6.6m2
Histon is widely acknowledged as being one of the most sought-after villages north of Cambridge. Its particularly convenient location just 3 miles from Cambridge city centre adds to its popularity and communications are first class, the A14 and M11 being within a few minutes’ drive. Histon is served by Cambridgeshire County Council's Guided Busway with an estimated journey time to the Science Park of approximately 3 minutes and is a 10-minute cycle. It is also conveniently located for Cambridge North railway station.
The village boasts many local facilities including excellent schooling for all ages from pre-school to sixth form, including the well regarded Impington Village College. Good local shopping is available in the village and there is a regular bus service to Cambridge. Girton Golf Club is also within a few minutes’ drive.
Freehold
Mains drainage is accessible along Winders Lane with the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps required for services.
Strictly by appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Redmayne Arnold and Harris
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS/HEADS OF TERMS
-The seller will require the buyer to enter into a covenant to build the property as seen. If they wish to change the size or design of the property they will need to gain the seller's specific consent.
-The buyer will be required to fence the rear boundary of the plot, between the new property and the garden of 10 Cottenham Road, Histon within 28 days of legal completion and before any works on site commence.
-The buyer will be required to discharge all planning conditions within 6 months of completing on the purchase and to have all external works completed within 18 months from discharge of conditions.
-The buyer will be responsible for the removal of the existing garage at their own cost and it is believed that the roof contains asbestos.
-The buyer is responsible, at their own cost to satisfy themselves as to the availability of services to the site and for the connection of these after completion of the sale.
