3-bedroom flat · CB8 0GZ
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About
8 Cecil Lodge is a well presented split level second floor apartment in a sought after location within walking distance of the town centre and Rowley Mile Racecourse.
This apartment has brick elevations under a tiled roof, with light and spacious accommodation extending to 1,270 sq ft with sash windows and double glazing throughout.
The building has a communal entrance hall.
The welcoming reception hall has windows to the side and rear, stairs to the upper floor, understairs storage, store cupboard and recessed ceiling downlights.
Bedroom 1 has windows to the side and recessed ceiling downlights.
The en-suite shower room has a pedestal wash basin, w/c, tiled walk-in shower cubicle, extractor fan, recessed ceiling down lights and tiled floor. Bedroom 2 has a window to the side.
The kitchen/dining room has windows to the side, base and eye level units, worktops, stainless steel sink with drainer, integrated appliances including a four ring induction hob with extractor hood above, oven/grill, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, steps down to the sitting room, recessed ceiling downlights and tiled effect floor.
The double aspect sitting room has windows to the side and rear, vaulted ceilings and recessed ceiling downlights.
The family bathroom has a frosted window to the side, pedestal wash basin, w/c, bath with shower over, extractor fan, recessed ceiling down lights and tiled floor.
On the upper floor the landing has a window to the side. Bedroom 3 has a window to the rear and recessed ceiling downlights.
The en-suite shower room has a pedestal wash basin, w/c, tiled walk-in shower cubicle, extractor fan, recessed ceiling down lights and tiled floor.
OUTSIDE Security to the site is provided by a gate entry system which links to the individual apartments, with two allocated parking spaces and visitors parking.
There is a communal bike and refuse store and extensive lighting to the development.
LOCATION 8 Cecil Lodge is set in a quiet town location along Falmouth Avenue, a private road, yet within a short walk of Newmarket High Street and the Rowley Mile Racecourse.
Newmarket 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 The Rowley Mile and The July Course.
The town provides a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and 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 40 minutes’ drive.
DIRECTIONS CB8 0GZ From the Clock Tower in Newmarket proceed down Newmarket High Street until you reach the Shell Garage at the far end of the town.
Turn right into Birdcage Walk and then take the first right into Falmouth Avenue, where Cecil Lodge is located directly ahead. Local Council - West Suffolk Council. Council Tax Band – E.
EPC Rating – C. Square Footage - Approx. 1216 Heating - Gas Central Heating. Pets – Sorry no pets.
What 3 Words – ///parked.louder.venue Broadband - Ofcom states speeds available up to Ultrafast 1800 Mbps. Mobile Coverage - Yes.
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About 8, Cecil Lodge, Falmouth Avenue, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8
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