RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY PHASE 6, MILLSTONE PARK, BURWELL, CAMBRIDGESHIRE
SUMMARY An opportunity to acquire a fully consented residential development parcel within the wider Millstone Park scheme on the eastern edge of Burwell, Cambridgeshire •
Full planning permission for 60 dwellings and associated works.
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Phase 6 site area of approximately 7.09 acres (2.87 hectares)
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Offered on a fully serviced basis
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Freehold interest offered by way of Informal Tender.
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Offers invited on an unconditional basis
LOCATION Millstone Park is located on the eastern edge of the village of Burwell, to the northeast of Newmarket Road and adjacent to the residential development of Felsham Chase. Burwell lies approximately three miles to the north-west of Newmarket and 6 miles to the north-east of Cambridge. The development benefits from convenient access to the A14, approximately two miles east, providing direct links to Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and London via the M11 at the Girton Interchange. Burwell benefits from a comprehensive range of local amenities, including a primary school, nursery school, local shop, public houses, banks, village halls, a sports centre, swimming pool, GP surgery, pharmacy and a petrol station. The site is well positioned to utilise the existing bus stop on Newmarket Road, which provides an hourly service to Cambridge and Newmarket. Rail services are available from nearby Newmarket and Waterbeach stations, offering regular connections to London, Cambridge and Ipswich.
DESCRIPTION
SERVICES
Phase 6 comprises a broadly rectangular development parcel within Millstone Park and is located to the east of the main arterial access from Newmarket Road and north of Phase 1A, the new sports hub. The total Millstone Park development extends to approximately 67.5 acres (27.3 hectares), with Phase 6 extending to approximately 7.09 acres (2.87 hectares).
Foul and surface water drainage infrastructure has been installed to the parcel boundary. Water, electricity and telecommunications infrastructure are available for connection in close proximity. Infrastructure delivery and points of connection plans are contained within the Data Room. VAT
Primary vehicular and pedestrian access will be taken from the new arterial road to the west of the parcel, running from Newmarket road to the southwest.
Prospective purchasers should be aware that the purchase price will be subject to VAT and all offers should be clearly stated as a figure plus VAT. Please refer to the Bidding Guidelines.
PLANNING
CIL
The site is within East Cambridgeshire District Council. Outline planning permission was granted in August 2015 for up to 350 dwellings with associated open space, sports provision, access and infrastructure (ref: 15/01175/OUM).
East Cambridgeshire District Council adopted a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule in December 2012. Applying indexation to January 2026, the residential CIL rate within Zone C is £158.59 per sq m.
A separate full planning application for Phase 6 was approved in August 2026 for 60 additional dwellings with associated landscaping, access, drainage and related infrastructure (ref: 25/01073/FUM). TENURE The site is to be sold freehold, with Vacant Possession. EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS WAY
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The site is offered subject to, and with the benefit or burden of all existing rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not specifically referred to in these sales particulars.
SECTION 106 The affordable housing requirement is 40%, equating to 24 units, with a tenure split of 80% social rented housing and 20% intermediate housing.
The draft S106 is contained within the data room. ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, once an offer is accepted, the purchaser(s) must provide any requested information to complete the necessary due diligence as a legal requirement.
DATA ROOM Access to a Data Room containing all relevant sales information, technical reports and planning information is available on request.
BIDDING GUIDELINES Offers should be submitted in accordance with the directions in the Bidding Guidelines
INSPECTIONS Inspections should be arranged by prior appointment with the Selling Agents. METHOD OF SALE Offers are invited by way of informal tender. Bids should be submitted in accordance with the Bidding Guidelines no later than 12 noon on Friday 18th September 2026. The Seller is not obliged to accept the highest or any offer received.
CONTACT Agents: Joe Worboys Partner e. Joe.worboys@ceresproperty.co.uk t. 07771 903710 Ben Croll Graduate Surveyor e. Ben.croll@ceresproperty.co.uk t. 07355 676044
Ceres Property gives notice that: 1.These particulars do not constitute an offer or contractor part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Ceres Property does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Ceres Property does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact Ceres Property at Unit 1 Whitbreads Business Centre, Whitbreads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford CM3 3FE who will try to have the information checked for you.