4 bedroom detached house for sale

A SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOUSE EXTENDING TO NEARLY 2,600 SQ FT WITH DETACHED GARAGE AND SET WITHIN A SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE LOCATION

THE PROPERTY
Pond Cottage is an extensive family home with an attractive garden and detached double garage in a sought after village location.

The light and spacious property has rendered elevations under tiled roof with double glazing throughout. Extending to 2,597 sq ft (excluding garage), the superb accommodation incorporates a welcoming reception hall with a window to the front and stairs to the first floor.

The superb triple aspect sitting room has windows to the front, side and rear, impressive brick inglenook fireplace and French doors onto the garden. The charming dining room has windows to the front and side. The generously sized breakfast/sitting room opens onto the kitchen and has windows to the side and rear with French doors leading to the garden. The light and spacious kitchen has fitted base and eye level units, worktops with tiled splashbacks, one and a half bowl sink with drainer, Stoves cooker with extractor hood above, integrated dishwasher, water softener, space and plumbing for fridge/freezer and tiled floor. The utility room is located off the breakfast/sitting room with base units, worktops with tiled splashbacks, stainless steel sink with drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and door to garden. The study has a window to the side and fitted shelves. There is a cloakroom located off the reception hall.

The spacious landing has a large airing cupboard and access to the roof space. The principal bedroom is generously sized with a window to the front, built in wardrobes, dressing area and en-suite shower room. The guest bedroom has a window to the rear overlooking the garden, fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. There are two further good sized bedrooms. There is also a generously sized family bathroom located off the landing.

OUTSIDE
Pond Cottage is approached through a five bar wooden gate leading to a gravel driveway providing parking and turning for several vehicles. The detached double garage has a pair of barn style doors to the front, pedestrian door, power, and light. The good sized garden is mainly laid to lawn with a large terrace, mature Apple trees and is enclosed by a flint wall, hedging and post and rail fencing.

LOCATION
Pond Cottage is situated in the delightful village of Lidgate. This small rural village is located less than seven miles from Newmarket and benefits from a renowned public house/restaurant ‘The Star’ and a church. 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, shopping facilities, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities including a golf club: Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds offer further amenities.

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 G
Current annual charge: £3,400

LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk Council.
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BROADBAND SPEED: Ofcom states speeds available up to 80mbps

MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: Yes

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through sole agent: Jackson-Stops –[use Contact Agent Button]

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