Bartlow, Cambridgeshire, CB21

A SUBSTANTIAL 4,090 SQ FT FAMILY HOME WITH A DETACHED ANNEXE, PADDOCKS, STABLES AND RIVER FRONTAGE EXTENDING TO 4.12 ACRES (STS), WITH THE OPTION TO PURCHASE FURTHER AMENITY LAND AND WOODLAND APPROACHING 5.69 ACRES (STS) THE PROPERTY The Old Kennels is a substantial and unique property with a detached annexe, mature gardens, stables and paddocks extending to 4.12 acres. The property has brick elevations under a peg tiled roof with oil fired central heating and private drainage. Purchased as part of the Bartlow Estate in 1962, The Old Kennels is a rare opportunity to obtain a charming family home, which hasn't been to the market for 60 years. Prior to the acquisition, the premises were greyhound coursing kennels, forming part of the Brocklebank Estate but then converted by the current owners in 1982 into an impressive country residence, with a subsequent extension in 1991. Extending to 4,090 sq ft this versatile property has a generously sized reception hall, light and spacious triple aspect sitting room with an open fireplace and French doors onto the terrace, dining room, charming kitchen/breakfast room, boot/utility room and cloakroom. The impressive principal bedroom has a dressing room and en-suite bathroom and there are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom to the ground floor. Stairs from bedroom 3 lead to a useful office/playroom. The first floor has two bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the lower ground floor is a useful study area and stairs down to the cellar. The annexe bedroom has its own access from the courtyard with a separate bathroom and adjoining boiler/drying room. Opposite the main house, the detached annexe (The Wendy House) has a kitchen/dining room, bathroom and large double bedroom. The property offers huge potential for improvement, with a mix of paddocks, amenity land, woodland and river frontage - all accompanying a house with extensive accommodations and outbuildings this is a rare package perfect for those looking to acquire and create a ''mini' estate. OUTSIDE The Old Kennels is approached through a gated entrance leading to a large driveway with parking and turning for several vehicles and access to the outbuildings, paddocks and private gardens. The attractive established grounds and paddocks offer a high degree of privacy and extend to 4.12 acres in all (sts). The gardens are enclosed by fencing and hedging with well maintained lawns, mature specimen trees and a large cobbled courtyard ideal for entertaining. The large detached outbuilding is divided into a garage, tack room, feed room and three stables. There are a further four stables adjoining and a hay store on a concrete pad, which are in need of refurbishment or replacement. AGENTS NOTE There is an option to purchase LOT 2: amenity land and woodland approaching 5.69 acres (sts) by separate negotiation (£125,000) The vendor is a relation of an employee at the Jackson-Stops, Newmarket office. LOCATION The Old Kennels is set in a quiet position, on the edge of the unspoilt and sought after village of Bartlow, approximately 10 miles south-east of the University City of Cambridge. The Three Hills is a 17th century pub and inn and has an award-winning restaurant listed within the top 50 Gastropubs, there is also a Roman-British tumuli, believed to be one of the largest in the country, the local public house is named after it. Cambridge with its thriving economy, burgeoning high tech industries and science parks offers a wide range of reputable schools, shops and cultural attractions. Newmarket, the Headquarters of British Racing is 13 miles to the north-east and stages some of the finest racing in the world. The pretty market town of Saffron Walden is 6 miles to the south. The area is well served by road and rail networks and Stansted International Airport. The M11, A11 and A14 are all highly accessible and commuter trains run regularly into London Liverpool Street from Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway, the fastest trains taking under an hour, therefore highly viable for the London commuter. Stansted International Airport is approximately forty minutes' drive. The surrounding countryside is most attractive with undulating farmland and woods. There are several golf courses in the area.