Meadowcroft, West Wickham Road, Horseheath, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4QA

Lot 14 · CB21 4QA · Cheffins · East of England

£185,000guide price
Residential
Meadowcroft, West Wickham Road, Horseheath, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4QA
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A wonderful opportunity to purchase a dilapidated bungalow occupying a generous 0.45 acre plot in the popular village of Horseheath. The property features a detached bungalow of non-standard construction, which is in poor condition and requires full refurbishment and upgrading of the existing struct

A wonderful opportunity to purchase a dilapidated bungalow occupying a generous 0.45 acre plot in the popular village of Horseheath. The property features a detached bungalow of non-standard construction, which is in poor condition and requires full refurbishment and upgrading of the existing structure, or replacement (STP). Meadowcroft therefore offers a wonderful opportunity to owner occupiers and developer buyers alike. The internal accommodation of the existing bungalow comprises: Entrance Porch with UPVC double glazed windows and door; Sitting Room with dual aspect windows; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3 / Box Room; Kitchen with arrange of old base units and door to side; Pantry; Bathroom with bath and wash hand basin and separate wc. The gross internal area is approximately 67m². Outside - the property benefits from a generous plot of 0.45 acres. To the rear of the bungalow is a range of outbuildings including: Workshop with mezzanine storage area; Single Garage with block walls and roller shutter door; Studio room and a further timber shed. The remainder of the garden is mainly laid to lawn and features a number of fruit trees all bordered by mature hedges, but is in need of general clearance. EPC Rating: F, Council Tax Band: E Tenure Freehold with vacant possession Location The property is located on the outskirts of the south Cambridgeshire village of Horseheath, clos…

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Key facts

14Lot number
ResidentialUse class
FreeholdTenure
722 sq ftFloor area
23 September 2026Auction date

Recent sold prices nearby

12 registered sales in this postcode sector over the last two years, straight from HM Land Registry. What nearby properties actually sold for — not what they were guided at.

5 WH***** WA*CB21 4XB£340,000
23 WH***** WA*CB21 4XB£400,000
63 HI** ST****CB21 4EP£385,000

9 more sales with full addresses, sale dates and prices — including any prior sale of this exact lot.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Sales typically register 6–12 weeks after completion, so very recent transactions may not yet appear.

Renovation upside in CB21

Evidence from 55 properties in this postcode district that sold twice with material uplift — the signature of value-add work between sales.

+38.7%median uplift
£87,500typical value added
3.8 yearstypical hold period

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Derived from 55 registered sale pairs in CB21 where the property gained ≥15% between two arms-length sales (HM Land Registry Price Paid data, OGL v3.0). The planning applications visible above may explain individual uplifts. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.

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