The Street, Lidgate

A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED COUNTRY HOUSE IN A PRIVATE EDGE OF VILLAGE LOCATION WITH STUNNING GROUNDS, OUTDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL AND PADDOCK EXTENDING TO 2.04 ACRES (STS) IN ALL

THE PROPERTY
Pear Tree Farm Cottage is a beautifully presented period property with an outdoor heated swimming pool, large paddock and beautiful grounds extending to 2.04 acres in all. Dating back to the 15th Century, with later additions in the 1980’s, this attractive house has rendered elevations over a brick and flint plinth under a pan tiled roof with double glazing and oil fired central heating. This superb and comfortable family home is of considerable character, with a wealth of period features including exposed timbers and inglenook fireplaces. Particular features of the property are the generously sized reception hall, charming reception rooms, triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, spacious bedrooms, outdoor heated swimming pool with pool house, large paddock and private established grounds.

OUTSIDE
Pear Tree Farm Cottage is approached through a pair of wooden gates with a gravel driveway providing parking and turning for several vehicles and access to the detached double garage. The attractive landscaped grounds are a particular feature, offering a high degree of privacy. The garden has well maintained lawns, large paved terrace ideal for entertaining, an abundance of well stocked flower and shrub beds, specimen trees, stream, pond, garden machinery shed, composting area, outside lighting and water taps. There is a superb outdoor swimming pool with a paved surround and well finished pool house with kitchenette and shower room. Further facilities include two stores and pool equipment room. There is a large post and rail paddock extending to 0.7 of an acre.

LOCATION
Pear Tree Farm Cottage is located on the edge of the delightful rural village of Lidgate enjoying views over open countryside.

This small rural village is located less than seven miles from Newmarket and benefits from a renowned public house/restaurant ‘The Star’ and 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
Post code: CB8 9PR

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating, integrated smoke detectors and water softener.

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

Local Authority: West Suffolk Council - Tel: 01638 719000

Council Tax: Band G - Current annual charge: £3,747.62

Broadband Speed: Ofcom states speeds available up to 47mbps

Mobile Signal/Coverage: Yes

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Viewing: Only by appointment with sole agents Jackson-Stops - Tel: 01638 662231

Directions
From Newmarket take the B1063 to Lidgate. Continue through the village and Pear Tree Farm Cottage is the last property on the left hand side.

Key facts

• EPC rating: E (score 45; potential rating C).
• Parking: double garage.
• Outside: land.