3 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Superb sitting room
- Open plan kitchen/dining room
- Family Room, Office and Cloakroom
- Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom
- 3 further bedrooms and family bathroom
- Driveway with parking for several cars
- Double garage
- Large private established garden
- Extensive outbuildings totalling over 3,200 sq ft
- Grass turnout area
THE PROPERTY
208 Fordham Road is a well proportioned detached family house with an attractive rear garden, double garage, extensive outbuildings totaling over 3,200 sq ft which has been used as a dog breeding establishment but would suit a variety of uses (STP).
This versatile property has rendered elevations under a tiled roof, double glazing and oil fired central heating. The light and spacious accommodation incorporates an entrance hall which has stairs to the first floor.
The generously sized sitting room has a bay window to the front, marble fireplace with gas fire via Calor gas bottles and double doors to the kitchen/dining room. The good sized family room has a window to the side, tiled floor and French doors opening onto the garden. The office has a bay window to the front and window to the side, fireplace with brick surround and fitted shelves. The superb kitchen/dining room has a window to the rear, fitted base and eye level units, worktops with tiled splashbacks, one and a half bowl sink with drainer, tiled floor, integrated appliances including 3 door Rangemaster with extractor hood above, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and recessed ceiling downlights. There is a useful cloakroom located off the rear porch.
The landing has access to the roof space. The double aspect principal bedroom has windows to the front and side, built-in wardrobes, walk-in-wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. There are two further good sized double bedrooms and dressing room/fourth bedroom and a well finished family bathroom.
OUTSIDE
208 Fordham Road has a shingle driveway to the front and side providing extensive parking and access to the double garage, garden and outbuildings beyond. The detached double garage has power, lighting and space for two cars. The charming garden offers a high degree of privacy and is enclosed by close board fencing. The garden is mainly paved offering a lovely entertaining area with a large Pegoda, outside lighting and water tap.
The extensive outbuildings which extend to over 3,000 sq ft consist of 18 kennels, 2 stables, offices, stores and have been used as a dog breeding and training business previously but would suit a variety of business uses (stp). There are 2 hard standing areas which could be converted into a decked area for enjoying views over the rolling countryside and a small grass turn out area.
LOCATION
208 Fordham Road occupies a strategic edge of town position between Newmarket and Fordham. Newmarket is set in attractive countryside on the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border and is world famous as the headquarters of British horseracing. The town is home to many racing institutions including the National Stud, the National Horseracing Museum, Tattersalls and The Jockey Club. Some of the finest racing in the world is seen on Newmarket’s two racecourses: The Rowley Mile and The July Course. Newmarket itself provides a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities; including health clubs, swimming pool and golf club; Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds offer further amenities. With the Railway Station a short distance and particularly commutable to the University City of Cambridge with its burgeoning hi-tech industries, science parks and reputable schools. 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 into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately forty minutes’ drive.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.
COUNCIL TAX: Band E
Current annual charge: £2,738.49
LOCAL AUTHORITY: East Cambridgeshire District Council [use Contact Agent Button]
BROADBAND SPEED: Ofcom states speeds available up to 1,000mbps
MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: Yes
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through sole agent: Jackson-Stops –[use Contact Agent Button]
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