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About
A substantial period home offering over 2,500 sq ft of beautifully proportioned accommodation, situated in this well-served village with convenient access to both Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds.
Rich in character and featuring a wealth of charming period details, this property provides generous and versatile living space throughout needing some refurbishment.
The accommodation comprises a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, separate sitting room, a ground floor fifth bedroom/guest room, four further well-proportioned bedrooms, and a family bathroom.
Outside, the property is complemented by an attractive range of outbuildings, an extensive courtyard providing ample off-road parking, and long, mature gardens offering excellent outdoor space.
Entrance Hall Front door leading to: Living Room (6.06m x 4.98m (19'10" x 16'4")) Fireplace with mantle piece with built in shelving units. Window to front aspect.
Dining Room (4.87m x 3.06m (15'11" x 10'0")) Large brick fireplace, window to front aspect. Door leading to kitchen.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (7.23m x 3.87m (23'8" x 12'8")) Fitted with base level units, built in oven with integrated hob. Space for white goods. Opening leading to raised breakfast room.
Door leading to pantry. Window to front aspect. Bathroom Suite comprising of shower, handwash basin and WC. Window to side aspect.
Guest Lounge/Study (3.76m x 3.81m (12'4" x 12'6")) Large brick fireplace recess, door leading to guest bedroom/bedroom 5. Window to side aspect.
Guest Bedroom/Bedroom 5 (4.78m x 4.09m (15'8" x 13'5")) Windows to side aspect. Bedroom 1 (5.82m x 4.70m (19'1" x 15'5")) Build in storage. Windows to front aspect.
Bedroom 2 (4.88m x 4.32m (16'0" x 14'2")) Built in storage, window to front aspect. Bedroom 3 (3.43m x 3.53m (11'3" x 11'7")) Built in storage, window to front aspect.
Family Bathroom (3.18m x 2.16m (10'5" x 7'1")) Suite comprising of bath, handwash basin, WC, and a cupboard. Window to rear aspect.
Bedroom 4 (2.36m x 2.57m (7'9" x 8'5")) Built in storage, window to rear aspect. Cellar (2.13m x 3.58m (7'0" x 11'9")) Stairs leading from landing.
Outside Front Mature shrubbery, path leading to front door. Outside Rear Paved courtyard leading to large lawned area with mature shrubbery. Large parking area with brick outbuilding, and store.
Property Information EPC - F Tenure - Free hold Council Tax Band - F - West Suffolk Property Type - Detached house Property Construction – Standard Number & Types of Room – Please refer to the floorplan Square Meters - 253.3 sqm Parking – parking at back of property Electric Supply - Mains Water Supply – Mains Sewerage - Septic tank - last emptied October 2025 Heating sources - Oil Broadband Connected - tbc Broadband Type – Full Fibre, direct to home, 1000Mbps download, 220Mbps upload Mobile Signal/Coverage – Ofcom advise likely on all networks Rights of Way, Easements, Covenants – None that the vendor is aware of Location Kentford is a charming and well-connected village on the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk border, just a short drive from the historic town of Newmarket.
Surrounded by attractive countryside, it offers a peaceful rural setting while benefiting from excellent transport links via the A14 to Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and beyond.
Combining village charm with everyday convenience, Kentford is an ideal location for those seeking country living within easy reach of local amenities.
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