Location Bolker Cottage presents a truly unique single development opportunity. Located off Thorney Dyke, to the north of the village of Thorney, nestled amongst the fens, the site provides the perfect balance between rural charm and modern convenience. Thorney is a village situated off the A47 between Peterborough and Wisbech in the jurisdiction of Peterborough City Council. Thorney is rich in history and traces its roots back to around 500 AD when it emerged as a Saxon settlement. Thorney Abbey has been a local landmark for centuries, with the latest restoration dating to 1840.
Thorney lies approximately 9 miles to the east of Peterborough. The town has good transport connections, with the nearby A47 providing access to the wider highway network and motorway system.
Peterborough provides a wide range of services, including the Peterborough One Retail Park, alongside various leisure facilities across the City. Peterborough Railway Station benefits from a direct mainline service to London King's Cross, with journey times as little as 47 minutes.
Accommodation The detailed planning permission allows for the creation of a 2,789 sq ft (259.1 m2) two storey four bedroom dwelling.
Ground floor - 138.8 M2
First Floor - 120.3 M2
Services The property is currently connected to mains electricity and water but prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries of the relevant service providers regarding the connection and capacity of services for development purposes.
Planning The site has the benefits of Detailed Planning Permission, REF22/00757/FUL, which allows for the demolition and erection of a single replacement dwelling and ancillary triple-bay garage extending to 2,789 sqft (259.1 m2) arranged over two floors. The planning permission was lawfully implemented in February 2025 following the satisfaction of conditions. The lawful implementation can be seen under Ref: 25/00144/CLE with the demolition of the existing dwelling.
Other The vendor will retain ownership of the existing entrance off Thorney Dyke, providing a right of way for the development and occupants with obligations to maintain the access to a good standard.
Additional land, located to the west of the property, is available to rent by separate negotiation.
The heads of terms will reflect a restriction on fires from July through to August which will be attached to the title.