Description
Key Takeaway: A rare, vacant‐possession investment in prime Cambridgeshire: 12.5 acres, 26 C2 buildings, freehold, guide £16 M (£14 M for 28-day completion), 2% sourcing fee.✨ Features
• Freehold 5.05 ha / 12.5 acre site – vacant possession • 26 buildings with existing Use Class C2 • Potential alternative uses (subject to planning) • Adjacent to A1–M11 corridor & Oxford–Cambridge Arc growth zone • Guide Price: £16,000,000; £14,000,000 if exchanged within 28 days • Sourcing Fee: 2% of purchase price • Investor-only opportunity; brochure on requestDescription
This outstanding freehold investment spans 12.5 acres of strategic land in Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire. The site comprises 26 vacant buildings currently classified under Use Class C2, ideal for residential institutions such as care homes, boarding schools, or similar facilities. Moreover, the South Cambridgeshire Local Plan allocates this area for employment-led uses, with scope for alternative residential or community developments subject to planning approval. Papworth Everard sits just 10 miles west of Cambridge and 6 miles south of Huntingdon, offering seamless access to the A1, M11, and the heart of the Oxford–Cambridge Arc—a £78 billion innovation corridor set to deliver up to one million homes by 2050. The vendor is seeking £16 million, though offers of £14 million will be considered from investors able to complete within 28 days. A 2% sourcing fee applies. Key benefits:- Institutional Use Ready: Derive immediate income from C2-compatible operators
- Planning Upside: Potential conversion to C3 dwellings, mixed-use or educational facility
- Transport Links: Close to Ermine Street (historic Roman road) and proposed A15 improvements
- Market Context: Large sites in Cambridgeshire rarely exceed £17,000/acre; this premium reflects strategic value, scale, and existing infrastructure
- South Cambridgeshire Local Plan: https://www.scambs.gov.uk/local-plan
- Use Class Guidance: planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/9/change_of_use
- Oxford–Cambridge Arc Overview: gov.uk/government/publications/oxford-Cambridge-arc
Investment Analysis
Property for sale Four financial graphs: bar charts comparing price per acre and ROI for care home vs. residential on a 12.5-acre Freehold C2 site in Papworth Everard, a pie chart for land and conversion costs, and a line graph showing cumulative cash flow breakeven at 3.5 years. Presented by Palace Auctions[/caption]
- Price per acre: £1.28 M (standard) or £1.12 M (quick completion)
- Savings: £2.04 M (12.5%) for a 28-day exchange
- Top ROI: 61.2% from residential conversion (C3)
- Stable income: 28.6% annual ROI, 3.5-year payback as a care home
Map
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Property for sale A digital map showing Papworth Everard, Cambridge, England, including roads, local businesses, parks, schools, healthcare providers, the Royal Papworth Hospital, and highlighting a 12.5-acre Freehold C2 site nearby. Presented by Palace Auctions[/caption]
EPC
Energy Performance Certificate: Available on request.Legal Pack
Sale documents & planning reports available upon requestLocation Details
| Amenity / Infrastructure | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cambridge | 10 miles east |
| Huntingdon | 6 miles north |
| A1 / A14 Junction | 2 miles north |
| M11 Access via A14 | 5 miles east |
| Nearest Station | Cambridge North (rail services to London) |
| Oxford–Cambridge Arc Corridor | Part of high-growth innovation zone |
Resources
- Brochure: on request
- Auction Calendar: palaceauctions.com/auction-calendar
- Auction Process Guide: https://palaceauctions.com/guides/auction-process
Amenities
• Vacant on Completion • Strategic Transport Links • Planning Upside • Brochure on Request • High-Growth Innovation Zone
Listing Updated: 07 October 2025, 11:17 GMT