For Sale4 Bedroom House in Church Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7£895,000

AVAILABLE TO THE OPEN MARKET FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 100 YEARS, A GRADE II LISTED 18th CENTURY GEM UNIQUELY LOCATED ADJOINING ELY'S PALACE GREEN IN VIEW OF THE CATHEDRAL WITH PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A WONDERFUL EXTENSION THE PROPERTY Palace Green Cottage is a period gem; uniquely positioned in a spectacular location on the edge of Palace Green, in view of Ely's iconic 11th Century Cathedral, St Mary's Church and Oliver Cromwell's 17th Century house. Grade II Listed and believed to date from the 18th Century, the property is built of Cambridgeshire buff and pink brick under an Old Cambridgeshire tile and Welsh slate roof with parapeted gables adorned by impressive chimney stacks. With internal accommodation approaching 1,900 sq ft over two floors, the property boasts an array of period features including timber sash windows (with feature timber shutters to the ground floor front elevation), fireplaces, timber beams and floorboards, herringbone brick floors and an impressive bread oven. The property has reached the point of requiring modernisation and furthermore, the vendor has achieved Full Planning Permission (Ref: 24/00512/FUL) and Listed Building Consent (Ref: 24/00513/LBC) both dated 8th October 2024 for a substantial extension of around 545 sq ft of predominantly ground floor accommodation whilst relocating the staircase and creating a shower room on the first floor. The consented project also reconfigures and enhances the existing layout to complement modern family living, whilst preserving the original feel and period features of the property. OUTSIDE There is a charming walled courtyard garden with lawn, borders and gate into Church Lane. LOCATION Ely is a charming city in Cambridgeshire, England, known for its rich history and stunning architecture. Ely's most iconic landmark is the magnificent Ely Cathedral, which dates to the 11th Century. Ely also offers a variety of attractions for nature lovers, such as the Ely Riverside, where you can enjoy a relaxing walk, a boat ride, or a picnic by the water or explore the Oliver Cromwell Museum, Ely also has the long-established and prestigious King's Ely School and a direct train line into London taking just over an hour. Ely is a junction with trains to the north, south, east and west, there is easy access to the A14/A11 trunk road giving good access to Cambridge with its University, burgeoning high tech industries and world leading science parks. Ely Station is an important hub for rail travel both to London (70 minutes to London Kings Cross) together with regional and national rail travel. For international travel, Stansted International Airport is approximately 46 miles. DIRECTIONS CB6 1AD The property can be found using the postcode. Upon arriving at Ely from the A142, proceed along Station Road, then Back Hill into Barton Square bearing right at the first roundabout and then left at the second into Silver Street. Continue to the end and turn right into St Mary's Street and then right into Church Lane, the property is on the left. PROPERTY INFORMATION SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion. COUNCIL TAX: Band F Current annual charge: £3,272 LOCAL AUTHORITY: East Cambridgeshire District Council Tel: 01842 756567 BROADBAND SPEED: Ofcom states speeds available up to 80mbps MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: Limited WHAT3WORDS: ///pheasant.sunbeam.traded VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through sole agent: Jackson-Stops - 01638 662231