Chapel Street, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8

AN IMPRESSIVE AND HISTORIC TRAINING YARD WITH EXTENSIVE ACCOMMODATION, STABLES AND OUTBUILDING EXTENDING TO 1.16 ACRES IN ALL

THE HISTORY
Harraton Court Stables has a notable history, it was built during the 1880’s by John George Lambton, the third Earl of Durham, a major figure in the history of horse racing. The Cicero Barn is the earliest part of the property, which may have been built as early as 1811, originally known as Church Barn, it was renamed after the Derby winner of 1905. The main quadrangle was completed by the Earl in 1883. From 1895 Percy Peck trained from Harraton Court producing 12 classic winners including Cicero in 1905. In more recent history Harraton Court Stables has been a base for Barney Curley and Hugh Collingridge among others, the latter winning the Queen Elizabeth II stakes and the Royal Hunt Cup. More recently Darryll Holland has trained from Harraton Court Stables.

‘The Crown’ a lavish historical drama chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, used Harraton Court Stables as a location to film a scene in their third season series. Racing in England has always been associated with the royal family, so it was wonderful that the racing yard was used to demonstrate the importance of the royal family in British culture.

THE CICERO BARN
The Cicero Barn is the oldest part of the property
constructed by Clunch which is a traditional building
material of chalky limestone rock used mainly in
eastern England and Normandy. Clunch distinguishes
itself from archetypal forms of limestone by being
softer in character when cut and may resemble chalk in
lower density or with minor clay like components and
the roof is slate. In 2009 the barn was fitted was 15
Loddon boxes. Immediately outside the barn is a useful
area for parking, with a horse walker and lunge ring.

HARRATON COURT STABLES
The main yard comprises 29 boxes arranged in a quadrangle with ranges on three sides, with a tack room, feed room, stores with hayloft above the Southern range of boxes, that may be suitable (Subject to planning) for conversion to accommodation. A clock tower is at the back of the property with an archway underneath. The main yard is buff-colored brick with red brick detailing under a slate roof.

PLANNING FOR BARN RENOVATION AND NEW STABLE BLOCK
As part of the planning permission for the renovation of Cicero Barn, construction was also granted for an eight stable block and further planning permission for electric gates to the front and rear with three phase electricity.

Register index no: F/2008/0767/FUL

TRAINER’S HOUSE (2,962 ft.² / 275 m²)
The Trainer’s House is accessed from the southern corner of the main quadrangle with access from Church Lane. The house is also of buff colored brick with double glazed sash windows throughout, a good-sized kitchen/breakfast room with Howdens appliances and dining area for entertaining. From the kitchen, French doors open onto a paved terrace and garden leading to the Cicero Barn. The spacious sitting room has a wood burning stove and stairs to the first floor. Upstairs the house has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, two of which are en-suite.

FLATS 1 & 2
Flats 1 & 2 are both accessed from Church Lane to the rear, via external staircases. Both flats have a sitting room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom with an additional cloakroom to Flat 1.

FLAT 1 (818 Sq. Ft.² / 76 m²)

FLAT 2 (925 Sq. Ft.² / 86 m²)

LOCATION
Harraton Court Stables is located in the centre of the sought after Suffolk village of Exning. The village itself offers a good range of local amenities including a primary school, three public houses, a Post Office and local shops. The nearby horseracing town of Newmarket offers a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. The City of Ely and the University City of Cambridge offer a wider range of amenities. Exning is commutable to Cambridge with its burgeoning high tech industries, science parks and reputable schools. 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 and South, Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is thirty six miles away.

DIRECTIONS CB8 7HA
From Newmarket take the B1103 to Exning, after going under the A14 take the second left into Duck’s Lane. After a third of a mile the road sweeps round to the right and into Chapel Street, the access to Harraton Court is on the right after 100 yards.

PROPERTY SERVICES
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating.

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

TITLE: The property is held in 2 titles: SK163568 The main yard and accommodation, SK310207 The Cicero Barn.

ACCESS TO THE GALLOPS: By arrangement with The Jockey Club Estates Ltd.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk Council
Tel: 01284 763233

COUNCIL TAX: The Trainer’s House Band D.
Flats 1 & 2 Band B. The Hayloft Band A

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES: The Trainer’s house and Flats 1 and 2 are Band D.

BUSINESS RATES: From 1st April 2026 the rateable value for the main yard will be £28,000 and £15,000 for the Cicero Barn.

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VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through joint sole agents: Jackson-Stops – 01638 662231
WSH Estates – 07764 799497