4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Lewkenors Mill is a superbly presented barn conversion with an acre of gardens and grounds occupying a truly unique position and forming a significant part of the traditional farm buildings associated with Denham Hall – a magnificent moated Manor House dating back to the 16th Century and once owned by Sir Edward Lewkenor. Enjoying the impressive backdrop of St Mary’s Church, Lewkenors Mill was converted in 2000 and boasts mellow red brick elevations, slate roof and exposed heavy timber beams, with double glazed windows.

The entrance lobby with tiled floor opens into a welcoming entrance hall with timber floor and stairs to the first floor. Leading to the stunning dining room rising to the galleried landing and vaulted ceiling above, with exposed timbers and full-height windows with inset French doors to the garden. There is a cloakroom with separate WC located off the entrance hall and a large storage cupboard under the stairs. The sitting room has a prominent Portland stone open fireplace and windows to the side and rear with French doors leading out to a patio area. The study has a wood burning stove, window to the side and door to the front garden together with built-in storage cupboards.

The kitchen has windows to the front, fitted base and eye level units, quartz worktops with tiled splash back, sink with drainer, integrated appliances including hob with extractor above, oven, grill, space for dishwasher and fridge/freezer and tiled floor. The useful utility room adjoins the kitchen with fitted base and eye level units, worktops, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, boiler, door to garden.

The light and spacious galleried landing has windows to the front and rear with a vaulted ceiling, airing cupboard and storage cupboard, access to the loft space. The generously sized principal bedroom has windows to the rear enjoying stunning views over open countryside and a superbly finished en-suite bathroom room. The guest bedroom has windows to the front and en-suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms. There is a spacious family bathroom located off the landing.

OUTSIDE
Lewkenors Mill is approached over a shared gravel driveway leading to parking and access to a tandem garage / workshop.

The gardens and grounds extend to around an acre arranged with a formal courtyard garden to the front, whilst to the rear, there are extensive lawns, well-stocked borders, shrubs and a variety of trees.

The gardens enjoy superb views of the surrounding countryside with St Mary’s Church forming a wonderful backdrop.

LOCATION
Lewkenors Mill occupies a picturesque rural setting as part of Denham Hall, which together with the converted farm buildings comprise a number of private residences in a unique setting. Denham itself is a small hamlet lying just around 1 mile from the thriving and well-appointed village of Barrow and just 7 miles from Bury St Edmunds and 8 miles from Newmarket.

Comprehensive facilities can be found in the fine cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds, which offers an excellent range of shopping and amenity facilities, including the Arc shopping centre, a diverse range of restaurants and the acclaimed Georgian Theatre Royal.

There is excellent schooling in both the private and public sectors and a range of swimming pools, health clubs and golf clubs. There is excellent access to the A14 and A11 (M11). There is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge, Cambridge North, Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines in to London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately 50 minutes’ drive.

DIRECTIONS IP29 5EF
From Bury St Edmunds head in a westerly direction along the A14 towards Newmarket. Take the slip road marked Higham and Barrow. Once in the village of Barrow take a right hand turning into Denham. Proceed into the village of Denham after a sharp left hand bend a country lane to Denham Hall can be found opposite the bus stop. Proceed up the lane, past the church car park. Lewkenors Mill can be found on the righthand side.

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