Hall Farm, Ousden, Suffolk

Hall Farm, Ousden, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8TN

Ousden is a pretty village and civil parish which is situated approximately 7 miles from the historic racing town of Newmarket, 9 miles from Bury St Edmunds and 20 miles from the university city of Cambridge. There is easy access to A14, A11 and M11 and via these to national road network. Local branch lines connect into Cambridge & Ipswich. Cambridge, Audley End & Whittlesford offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. The village boasts unparalleled countryside views with extensive walks, has a local pub, church, village hall and recreational fields with active cricket ground. Much of the surrounding farmland makes up the old Ousden Estate.

‘Hall Farm’ is a truly outstanding Grade II listed five-bedroom house occupying an elevated position within the ever-popular village of Ousden. Dating back to the seventeenth century, this impressive timber framed property has brick and rendered elevatons with a peg and pantiled roof. This substantial and comfortable home enjoys approximately 3,200 sq.ft of accommodation and sits on a plot that measures in excess of 0.6 of an acre. The property has been extensively improved over recent years, yet has kept an abundance of character with exposed original beams, inglenook fireplaces and wonderful high-ceilings. The property is presented to the highest of standards, boasts undulant countryside views in a tranquil setting and enjoys a selection of outbuildings comprising a potting shed, a double garage, a timber studio/summerhouse and a substantial four-bay cart lodge. The grounds are predominately lawned with a paved terrace and a wonderful selection of established trees, shrubs and plants with raised beds and hedging throughout.

A substantial, beautifully presented and idyllically positioned five-bedroom period home in Ousden.

ENTRANCE HALL Entering through a grand timber front door, fitted UTILITY ROOM Fitted with store units, worktops over and an inset sink woodburning stove set within an inglenook fireplace. Window to front aspect and drainer. Space and plumbing for appliances, window to side aspect, and stairs rising to the first floor. REAR ENTRANCE HALL oak flooring, cupboard and a large walk-in PANTRY. cloak cupboard and French doors leading to the rear aspect. CLOAKROOM Tiled floor, wash hand basin, WC and window to side KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Fitted with a stunning handcrafted aspect. ‘Baker & Baker’ kitchen with bespoke solid oak painted units, stunning granite worktops over and an inset double butler sink. An AGA occupies the CELLAR Situated below the entrance hall and dining room, currently large fireplace at the end of the kitchen, with further integrated appliances racked-out for wine storage. including a fridge, Bosch steam oven, ‘Fisher and Paykel’ hob and dishwasher. The exposed brick floor is original and there are multiple First Floor windows to both side aspects offering stunning views. LANDING Exposed original beams and window to front aspect. SITTING ROOM Exposed original beams, fitted woodburning stove in a large fireplace, windows to front and rear and French doors leading to the: MASTER BEDROOM A substantial room with fitted wardrobes, exposed beams, window to front aspect and an ENSUITE comprising ‘His & Hers’ GARDEN ROOM Oak flooring, exposed brickwork, timber and glass roof vanity sink units with marble tops, WC, a large shower, fitted storage, with windows and French doors to the rear aspect. underfloor heating and window to side aspect.

DINING ROOM A large and impressive room with an open fireplace and windows to both front and side aspects.

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Hall Farm, Ousden, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8TN

BEDROOM 2 Exposed beams, window to rear aspect, store cupboard and SERVICES: Oil fired central heating. Main water, drainage and electricity. access to the ‘Jack and Jill’ ENSUITE with wash hand basin, bath with NOTE None of these have been tested by the agent. shower over, WC, heated towel rail and window to rear aspect. LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk District Council. BEDROOM 3 Fitted wardrobes, window to front aspect and access to the previously mentioned ‘Jack and Jill’ ENSUITE. VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only.

BEDROOM 4 A double aspect room with fitted storage and an ENSUITE tiled floor with underfloor heating, roll-top bath, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, shower cubicle and window to side aspect.

BEDROOM 5 Currently used a large office, windows to both sides and rear aspects with a staircase from the ground floor.

Second Floor

Currently utilised as storage, however boasts an abundance of space and opportunity to one day use as accommodation (STP).

Outside

The property enjoys a delightful front garden which is predominantly lawned with manicured hedging, mature trees and shrubs with a low walled terrace offering a south-westerly aspect. The gated gravel driveway provides parking for many vehicles and provides access to the DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE and the brick-built POTTING SHED. The rear gardens are landscaped and characterful, the main of which offers a stunning view of the property with far-reaching views of the beautiful countryside. A pleasant selection of trees, plants and shrubs decorate the established grounds with a paved terrace beside the property. An additional section of the garden is situated beside the recently renovated FOUR-BAY CART LODGE with attached studio. The separate access to the cart-lodge also provides additional parking.

In all about 0.63 of an acre