5 Bed Detached House For Sale

Discover the epitome of luxury living in this substantial country estate. Initially built in the 1800s, the meticulously refurbished property offers a harmonious blend of period features with modern additions.

The property is set in approximately 2 acres of maintained grounds, surrounded by various outbuildings, including stables, storage facilities, and garages.

Through the handcrafted timber-panelled entrance, you're greeted by a welcoming reception hall with naturally exposed brickwork, tiled flooring, and a timber-braced entrance door that conceals a staircase to the first floor. The sitting room features a tall ceiling with ambient lighting, a magnificent open fireplace with a cast iron log burner, and a striking Adam-style surround with a slate hearth. The room, bathed in natural light from its triple-aspect windows, including garden-facing doors, seamlessly blends traditional charm with modern comforts, such as underfloor heating and access to a large wine cellar. Adjacent to the sitting room, the office/morning room offers a serene space, complete with timber panelling and double-glazed doors leading to the garden.

The kitchen/breakfast room is housed in a converted outbuilding. With its vaulted ceiling and exposed ironwork, this space is grand and welcoming, featuring a stateof- the art Nicholas Anthony kitchen fitted with high-end Siemens appliances. The kitchen also features stone work surfaces, a floating slate breakfast bar, a tiled floor with underfloor heating, and a walk-in pantry. Windows to three aspects, including doors leading to the garden and courtyard, flood the room with natural light. The rear of the home includes a convenient boot room and a cloakroom, both thoughtfully designed with timber panelling, storage solutions, and garden access.

The grand drawing room impresses with its principal staircase to the first floor, period radiators, tiled flooring, and abundant natural light from multiple double-glazed windows. The part-vaulted utility area is as practical as stylish, with ample storage and direct access to the garden, blending indoor and outdoor living.

The first floor reveals a collection of elegantly appointed double bedrooms and bathrooms. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes, a charming open fireplace, and an en suite shower. The additional bedrooms offer unique features, from cast iron fireplaces to vaulted ceilings. The bathrooms blend modern amenities with classic touches, including a roll-top bath and ceramic tile floors. The study/landing area also features a cast iron fireplace with oak flooring and storage.

Outside
The property is approached via a long, electric-gated gravel driveway, offering views of the adjoining paddocks. A further 5-bar electric gate gives access to an extensive gravel parking area, with its range of outbuildings used for garaging, storage, and stabling, benefiting from lighting and electricity connections. Further outbuildings offer the potential for conversion into additional facilities.

Surrounded by its own delightful and established garden and grounds, the property features formal gardens mainly laid to lawn, along with a paved terrace, hedgerows, and a post and rail fenced paddock, in all approximately 2 acres, backing onto open paddock land (available under separate negotiation). The property also includes a storage barn, currently divided not stables, with the potential for conversion into a gym or office space, subject to planning permission.

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Six Mile Bottom is an idyllic village that perfectly balances rural tranquility with accessibility to urban conveniences. Residents can easily access excellent transport links, various shopping destinations, and a rich cultural scene. Located approximately 6 miles from Newmarket, a town famed for its horse racing heritage, and 10 miles from the historic university city of Cambridge, this location offers the best of both worlds.

Well-regarded schools serve the area and is surrounded by picturesque Suffolk countryside, offering endless opportunities for outdoor activities.

(Distances and times are approximate)