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A SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD PROPERTY IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER TOWN LOCATION OVERLOOKING TATTERSALLS, WITH PARKING AND ESTABLISHED GARDEN.
THE PROPERTY 9 Station Approach is a substantial period property in a highly sought after town location overlooking Tattersalls sales rooms with parking and established garden.
Extending to 2,062 sq ft, the property has brick elevations under a pantiled roof, with double glazing and gas fired central heating.
The entrance porch has windows and door to the front, fitted door mat, wood floor and door with stained glass windows to the entrance hall.
The welcoming entrance hall has stairs to the first floor, understairs store cupboard, coat hooks, picture rails, picture light and exposed wood floor.
The spacious sitting room has a window to the front, fireplace with wood burning stove and tiled hearth, picture rail and picture light.
The double aspect family room has windows to the front and rear, store cupboards and shelving, open fireplace with a tiled hearth and wooden mantelpiece, picture rails and picture light.
The impressive kitchen/dining room has windows to the rear, base and eye level units, wood worktops, double Belfast sink, integrated appliances including Bosch oven and 4 ring gas hob, dishwasher and two door AGA, space for an upright fridge freezer, store cupboards, open fireplace with a tiled hearth and wooden mantelpiece, tiled and wooden flooring.
The double aspect garden room has windows to both sides, French doors to outside, recessed ceiling downlights and wood floor.
The cloakroom has a frosted window to the side, wash basin, w/c, coat hooks, store cupboard, extractor fan and wood flooring.
The utility room has a window to the side, Belfast sink, base and eye level units, wood worktops, stable style door to outside, space and plumbing for a washing machine, cupboard housing the boiler and hot water tank and tiled floor.
The landing has a frosted window to the side, access to the store room, picture rail and picture light.
The generously sized principal bedroom has a window to the front enjoying views over Tattersalls, boarded fireplace, built-in wardrobes and picture rails.
The en-suite shower room has a window to the front, walk-in shower cubicle, wash basin with vanity unit below, chrome heated towel rail, back lit mirror, extractor fan and wood effect floor.
Bedroom 2 has a window to the rear, built-in store cupboard, picture rail and boarded fireplace. Bedroom 3 has a window to the front, boarded fireplace with a tiled hearth and picture rails.
Bedroom 4 has a window to the rear and built-in store cupboards.
The family bathroom has a window to the side, double sink with vanity units below, w/c, bath with shower attachment over and tiled surround, chrome heated towel rail, back lit mirror, extractor fan and tiled floor.
On the second floor offering scope for conversion, subject to the necessary planning consent.
The useful double aspect store room has Velux windows to the front and rear, enjoining heath views with exposed wooden timbers and storage cupboards.
OUTSIDE The property has a gravel driveway providing parking for several cars.
The front is enclosed by close boarded wooden fencing, small lawn with hedging, paved path to the side, shed, outside lighting, pedestrian gates to both sides.
The garden is enclosed by close boarded wooden fencing and hedging and mainly laid to lawn with a paved terrace, flower and shrub beds, sheds, workshop, outside tap, external power supply and lighting.
LOCATION 9 Station Approach occupies a sought after residential location in Newmarket within walking distance of the town centre and railway station and enjoying views over Tattersalls sales rooms.
Newmarket is set in attractive countryside on the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border and is world famous as the headquarters of British horseracing.
The town is Britain’s largest racehorse training centre and some of the finest racing in the world is seen on Newmarket’s two racecourses: The Rowley Mile and The July Course.
Newmarket is also home to Tattersalls (Europe’s leading Bloodstock Auctioneers), veterinary practices of international repute, other bloodstock support services, the National Stud, the National Horseracing Museum and the Jockey Club.
It also provides a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club.
The picturesque market town of Bury St Edmunds and the University City of Cambridge with its burgeoning hitech and biomedical industries, science parks and reputable schools are within easy commuting distance with 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’ DIRECTIONS CB8 9BB From the clock tower proceed down Newmarket High Street and turn left into The Avenue.
Proceed past the entrance to Tattersalls on the right and take the next right hand turning into Station Approach. The property can be located after a short distance on the left hand side.
PROPERTY INFORMATION SERVICES: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating. TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.
COUNCIL TAX: Band F Current annual charge: £3,239.89 LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk Council Tel: BROADBAND SPEED: Ofcom states speed available up to 1800 mbps MOBLIE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: Yes What3words: ///really.defends.diver VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through sole agent: Jackson-Stops – Email:
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