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Fine & Country Cambridge

Tel: +44 (0) 1223 [email protected] Dukes Court, Newmarket RoadCambridge CB5 8DZ

Fine & Country

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The picturesque village of Kirtling enjoys a glorious countryside setting just a few miles from the famous horse racing town of Newmarket. This particular property is a very attractive and quite unique family home that occupies a beautiful location on the fringe of the pretty village.

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A most impressive, substantial, unique property built in 1970 for the jockey Frankie Durr, and located on the edge of this most popular village, occupying an elevated position and enjoying far reaching views across stunning undulating farmland.

The flexible accommodation spans in excess of 4,000 square feet and boasts an indoor swimming pool, heated by an ultra-efficient and economical air heat pump, and a galleried games room, whilst externally the grounds extend to over two acres and include a paddock.

Lying on the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border, the property provides access to some of the area’s top state schools, notably Hills Road, and also lies within the catchment area for the renowned Bottisham Village College.

The fine home benefits further from triple garaging, ample parking, large windows which flood the property with natural light and there is oil fired central heating, fuelled by a new efficient boiler.overview


GROUND FLOOR

An entrance door with windows either side leads in to the ENTRANCE HALL which is a generous, inviting space with a clearly defined seating area with full height window to the rear aspect. There is wood laminate flooring, staircase leading to the first floor and doors leading to all rooms including a CLOAKROOM with low level WC and wash basin. The STUDY has an electrically controlled Velux window and is fitted with furniture.

The formal DRAWING ROOM is a stunning space of grand proportions. The room has interesting design features which include a full height tiered brick built fireplace with a slate hearth, full height ceiling with gallery above and three large windows which absorb views of the grounds and farmland beyond. Double doors lead in to the DINING ROOM which is again a sizeable room with large sliding doors leading to the paved terrace and enjoying a similar view to the drawing room. A further door leads to the kitchen.

A door from the entrance hall leads in to the KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM which is a very impressive room with windows overlooking the grounds and farmland beyond. Comprehensively fitted with a fine quality range of contemporary wall, base and central island units with granite work surfaces and up-risers. Integrated appliances include Neff dishwasher, double oven, 5 ring induction hob, extractor hood and combination microwave, full height ‘VitaFresh’ fridge and separate full height freezer, 1 ½ bowl Blanco sink with mixer tap, tiled flooring and further large cupboard housing a water softener. A door leads in to the UTILITY ROOM which is fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surface and complementary tiling. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled flooring, glazed door leading to the rear courtyard area.

The FAMILY ROOM is located away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and is the perfect area to relax. This room is extremely versatile as it has a door leading in to the swimming pool building, so the space could be used as a gym or a guest bedroom as there is a door leading in to a SHOWER ROOM / CHANGING ROOM, which is fitted with a three piece suite which includes a fully tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and separate WC. step inside


An impressive SWIMMING POOL is fully enclosed with windows and doors leading out to the rear courtyard. The swimming pool is heated and measures approximately 45 feet by 18 feet. There is a diving board and a water slide also. Within the building itself, a staircase leads up to the GALLERY which provides a pleasant sitting space within a deep glazed bay recess. There is a door leading in to the master bedroom suite from this space.

FIRST FLOOR

Stairs lead to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING which has an eye catching circular ceiling window with LED lighting. An archway leads through to the bedroom wing, a further archway leads to the games room/library and sauna room and a door leads to the MASTER BEDROOM SUITE which is an excellent size and comprises a bedroom area with two double wardrobe cupboards and a large window to the side aspect overlooking the grounds and adjoining paddocks. A door leads to the DRESSING ROOM which is fitted with a wall of wardrobe cupboards and has doors leading to the galleried terrace overlooking the swimming pool and the EN SUITE BATHROOM, fitted with a four piece suite to include a panel enclosed bath, fully tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and WC.

The FAMILY BATHROOM is fitted with a three piece to include a panel enclosed bath, fully tiled shower cubicle and wash basin. There is a separate WC.

From the landing, the BEDROOM WING has a large window to the side aspect and doors leading to all rooms which has stunning views across the grounds and farmland.

The GUEST BEDROOM / BEDROOM TWO is a generous double room with a window to the rear aspect, fitted double wardrobe cupboard and a door leading to the EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM which is fitted with a three piece suite to include a fully tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and low level WC.


“We definitely bought it as a renovation project, though,” says Bill. “It was built

in the 1970s by the jockey Frankie Durr, and

designed to be a ‘house of the future’, but

nothing had been done to it in years. We

proceeded to renovate it throughout, really

bring everything up to date. We replaced the

bathrooms, put in a new kitchen, built a new

garage and converted the old one into a lovely

family room; it’s now a really comfortable

family home that’s light and bright, and

incredibly spacious.”

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“This has been a really idyllic place to bring up our children,” continues Bill. “They’ve learnt to ride horses,

enjoyed many hours of fun in the garden and, during the summer

months in particular, we all spend lots of time in the swimming

pool, and because it has patio doors which open onto a big

terrace, it’s a great place for parties and family BBQs.”

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“The setting is incredibly picturesque,” says Alison. “To the front, beyond

the garden and the paddock, we have views of rolling countryside, and to the side

we overlook a field that is mostly used for grazing race horses; in fact I’d say we

have 360° of loveliness. It’s also a very convenient location.”


“There’s a small shop in nearby Wickhambrook, which is great for last-minute purchases, and for everything else we head into Newmarket. It’s also a great location in terms of transport links; it’s a good base from which we can get just

about anywhere.”


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 30.04.2015

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ABOUT THE AREA

The picturesque village of Kirtling sits in rolling Suffolk countryside approximately 5 miles from Newmarket and 19 miles from Cambridge. The nearby village of Cheveley provides a shop and post office, while there is also a public house within walking distance.

Newmarket is set in attractive countryside and is renowned worldwide as the headquarters of British horseracing and Britain’s largest racehorse training centre. Some of the finest racing in the world is seen on Newmarket’s two racecourses: The Rowley Mile and The July Course. Newmarket is also home to Tattersalls (Europe’s leading Bloodstock Auctioneers), The Animal Health Trust, veterinary practices of international repute, the National Stud, the National Horseracing Museum and The Jockey Club. Newmarket also boasts a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities that include health clubs, a sports centre and swimming pool and golf club.

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Cambridge is a historic and culturally rich and diverse world famous University City offering a wonderful and varied lifestyle with attractions for all types, styles and age groups. There is a commuter station to London Kings Cross (from 45 minutes) and Liverpool Street as well as Stansted airport and the East Coast mainline via Peterborough as well as excellent road communications via the M11 and A14. There is also a branch line from Newmarket, directly in to Cambridge.

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BEDROOM THREE and BEDROOM FOUR are both good double bedrooms with built in wardrobe cupboards and windows to the rear aspects.

The INNER LANDING has a large storage cupboard and doors leading to the games room and the SAUNA ROOM which is fitted with a tiled shower cubicle and walk in sauna.

A galleried GAMES ROOM / LIBRARY is located above the drawing room with views over the room below. There is a range of fitted furniture providing storage and bookcases and ample space for a pool table.

OUTSIDE

A shared tree lined driveway leads up to a gated, private sweeping tarmacadam driveway providing ample parking for a number of vehicles and leads to the DETACHED TRIPLE GARAGE with two up and over metal doors and an electric door. Power and light is connected and there is a personal door leading to the garden.

The grounds wrap themselves around the dwelling and are planted with mature flower and shrub beds. A large paved terrace extends to the width of the property and is perfect for al-fresco dining with a wonderful backdrop of countryside.

There is an expanse of lawn to three sides of the property and a paved central courtyard to the rear of the building which various rooms lead out to. A brick built building houses the oil tank and there is a pool house housing the air source, heat pump for the swimming pool.

Adjoining the gardens is a paddock which is fully enclosed by post and rail fencing.


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“The location has been absolutely superb,” concludes Bill, “but I think it’s the house that we will miss most when we move. We’ve loved the proportions, the airiness and the huge windows that bring in the magnificent views. It’s been a fabulous family home.”


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