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Cheffins to auction major estate

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Keith Leonard estate imageThe estate of Keith Leonard, a well-known character in the Ely and Soham area, is coming to the market in the first time in three generations. With seven lots – two houses, a large agricultural barn and 90 acres of arable and garden land, this is one of the few traditional fenland estates still in existence.

Keith Leonard, a local farmer, died in 2014, aged 71, having spent his entire life in Soham, the only child of Leslie and Rose Leonard, who passed away in 1999 and 2002 respectively, leaving him two houses. Mr Leonard built up a significant estate, all of which is to be sold. One lot, Ravendale, is a large detached house needing full renovation; built by Keith’s grandparents in the 1920s. The house has four bedrooms, two reception rooms and 0.7 acres of garden.

The other is a detached derelict cottage on a large plot of 2.84 acres and Cheffins has achieved planning permission for the property to be replaced by a new family home.

Mr Leonard’s agricultural barn was home to all the agricultural equipment, including five tractors; all now sold. Cheffins has won planning permission for the barn to be converted into a residential dwelling.

Ian Kitson, Director, Cheffins says, “Fenland legacies such as these are rarely seen these days. Keith was regularly seen in Soham and Ely in his immaculate red car and attending the Cheffins Machinery Sale where he saw old friends and colleagues.”

“The estate is bound to generate a great deal of interest, from investors or developers looking to purchase the houses and restore or replace them, or from local farmers looking to snap up the good quality agricultural land.

The Keith Leonard Estate will be sold via auction on Wednesday 15th March, at Cheffins in Cambridge.

March 23, 2017

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