Lakenheath, Suffolk · IP27

High Street, Lakenheath

High Street, Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27

£495,000Under offerFreehold

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Agent's summary

A UNIQUE AND INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED FAMILY HOUSE OFFERING GENEROUS ACCOMODATION WITH A DOUBLE GARAGE AND LARGE ESTABLISHED GARDEN

THE PROPERTY
Cobden House is a unique and deceptively spacious family house with a detached garage and established gardens. Built in 1964 with extensions in the 1990’s, this well located property has hung tiles, weather boarded, brick and flint elevations under a tiled roof. The light and flexible accommodation extends to 3,241 sq ft, offering scope for multi-generation living with double glazing and oil fired and electric heating.

The entrance hall has a door and windows to the front and tiled floor. The welcoming reception hall has a window to the side, stairs to the first floor and understairs storage. The triple aspect kitchen/dining room has windows to the front, side and rear, base and eye level units, wood worktops, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with drainer, shelving, integrated appliances including a five ring induction hob, two …

Beds6
Baths4
Receptions4
TypeHouse
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A UNIQUE AND INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED FAMILY HOUSE OFFERING GENEROUS ACCOMODATION WITH A DOUBLE GARAGE AND LARGE ESTABLISHED GARDEN

THE PROPERTY
Cobden House is a unique and deceptively spacious family house with a detached garage and established gardens. Built in 1964 with extensions in the 1990’s, this well located property has hung tiles, weather boarded, brick and flint elevations under a tiled roof. The light and flexible accommodation extends to 3,241 sq ft, offering scope for multi-generation living with double glazing and oil fired and electric heating.

The entrance hall has a door and windows to the front and tiled floor. The welcoming reception hall has a window to the side, stairs to the first floor and understairs storage. The triple aspect kitchen/dining room has windows to the front, side and rear, base and eye level units, wood worktops, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with drainer, shelving, integrated appliances including a five ring induction hob, two ovens, grill, dishwasher, space for an upright fridge/freezer, recessed ceiling downlights and tiled floor. The pantry has shelving, power and electric. The impressive sitting room has a window and door to outside and access to the ancillary accommodation. The spacious garden room has windows to the side and rear, double doors to outside, exposed brick and flint wall and wood floor. The useful utility room has a window to the rear, space and plumbing for a washer and dryer, airing cupboard, oil fired boiler and tiled floor. Bedroom 4 is double aspect with windows to the front and side and built-in wardrobes. The bathroom has a frosted window to the rear, pedestal wash basin, w/c, bath with shower over, extractor fan and tiled floor. The boot room has a window to the rear, door to outside, worktops, storage cupboards and tiled floor.

The landing has a window to the front. Bedroom 1 has a window to the front and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom 2 has a window to the front and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom 3 has a window to the rear and built-in wardrobes. The family bathroom has a frosted window to the rear, pedestal wash basin, w/c, bath with tiled surround, extractor fan, access to the loft space and wood effect floor. The shower room has a window to the rear, pedestal wash basin, w/c, tiled walk-in shower cubicle, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan and wood effect floor.

The ancillary accommodation consists of a study with a window to the side, stairs to the first floor and storage. The store room has shelving. The charming family room has windows to the side, door to the garden, an inglenook fireplace and shelving. The landing has a window to the side, access to the loft space and wood floor. Bedroom 5 has a window to the side and wood floor. Bedroom 6 has a window to the front, door to the external staircase and wood floor. The bathroom has a window to the front, w/c, bath and wood floor.

OUTSIDE
Cobden House is approached through metal gates to a sweeping gravel driveway providing parking for several vehicles. The detached double garage has an up and over door to the front, window to the side, door to the side, storage, power and lighting. The front of the property is enclosed by brick walls and close boarded wooden fencing with flower and shrub beds, lawn, mature trees, outside lighting and pedestrian gates to both sides providing access to both sides of the house. The grounds are enclosed by brick walls and close boarded wooden fencing and mainly laid to lawn with paved terraces, flower and shrub beds, mature trees outside tap and lighting. The outbuilding/store has a door to the front, storge, shelving and power and lighting.

LOCATION
Lakenheath has a wide range of amenities including shops, local services, public house, church, doctors' surgery, and schooling for primary age. In addition, the “Sports Pavilion” on the playing fields adds a further range of sports and leisure facilities to the existing Football and Cricket clubs. Lakenheath also boasts a railway station approximately 2 miles from the centre of the village. Lakenheath is approximately 5 miles from Mildenhall, 6 miles from Brandon and 12 miles from Thetford where a larger range of services and facilities can be found. Via the A14 it is easy to access the A11 five ways roundabout and subsequently through to Newmarket to the south, Cambridge to the west and Bury St Edmunds to the east with convenient ease.

DIRECTIONS IP27 9JX
Proceed out of Newmarket on the Bury Road towards the A11. Take the A11 northbound to the Fiveways roundabout. Take the B1065. Proceed along this road and take a left hand turn signposted to Lakenheath. On entering Lakenheath, proceed along the High Street the property is on the right just after the church.

PROPERTY SERVICES
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage, gas and electric heating.

TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.

COUNCIL TAX: Band F
Current annual charge: £3,239.89

LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk Council
Tel: 01284 763233

BROADBAND SPEED: Ofcom states speed available up to 1800 mbps

MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: yes

What3words: ///bongo.warthog.improving

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through sole agent: Jackson-Stops – 01638 662231

Key facts

  • EPC rating: E (score 40; potential rating D).
  • Parking: double garage.
  • Outside: garden.

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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode IP27 9JX · residential premises

Getting about

2.1 miles

to Lakenheath Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
6.9 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
4.5 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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