The Courtyard BALATON PLACE ; NEWMARKET ; SUFFOLK
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The Courtyard BALATON PLACE ; NEWMARKET ; SUFFOLK The Courtyard BALATON PLACE ; NEWMARKET ; SUFFOLK Cambridge 13 miles, Bury St Edmunds 16 miles, Stansted Airport 34 miles, London 68 miles (distances approximate) A highly unique and captivating property offering 11,840 sq ft of extensive and flexible accommodation set in an enviable private town location with an impressive central Mediterranean style landscaped garden ; Reception Hall, 6 Reception Rooms, Office and Cinema Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Boot Room and 2 Cloakrooms Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-Suite Bathroom, 3 Further Bedrooms (1 En-Suite) and Family Bathroom 3 Bedroom Guest Annexe, 2 Bedroom Gate Lodge, Integral 2 Bedroom Staff Flat Gated Driveway with Entrance Courtyard and Parking Six Car Garage and Store Mediterranean Style Central Courtyard Garden, Beautifully Planted Perimeter Walled Gardens with Gazebo 168 High Street, Newmarket Indoor Heated Swimming Pool with Gym, Jacuzzi Spa, Steam Room and Shower Room 132-134 Hills Road Suffolk CB8 9AJ 11,840 sq ft of impressive and flexible accommodation Cambridge CB2 8PA Tel: 01638 662231 Tel: 01223 347147 [email protected] ; [email protected] www.jackson-stops.co.uk www.savills.com Features • Sought After and Private Town Location • Welcoming Reception Hall • 6 Reception Rooms • Office and Cinema Room • Superb Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Room, Boot Room and 2 Cloakrooms • Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-Suite Bathroom • 3 Further Bedrooms (1 En-Suite) and Family Bathroom • 3 Bedroom Guest Annexe • 2 Bedroom Gate Lodge • Integral 2 Bedroom Staff Flat • Gated Driveway with Entrance Courtyard and Parking • Six Car Garage and Store • Mediterranean Style Central Courtyard Garden • Beautifully Planted Perimeter Walled Gardens with Gazebo • Indoor Heated Swimming Pool with Gym, Jacuzzi Spa, Steam Room and Shower Room • 11,840 sq ft of impressive and flexible accommodation The Property The Courtyard is an exceptional and unique property in a sought after town location providing peace, privacy and security, with an impressive central Mediterranean style landscaped garden. Formerly the courtyard stable block and formal offices to Zetland Lodge, a training establishment built in 1850 by the 2nd Earl of Zetland and subsequent home to Doctor Wooldridge in 1946, the first director of the Animal Heath Trust, The Courtyard was transformed into a magnificent centrepiece property at Balaton Place after 1998 when the Trust moved to Kentford. Extending to an impressive 11,840 sq ft in all, this substantial house retains many attractive period features including sash windows, fireplaces and high ceilings. Designed for family living and entertaining on a grand scale, this stunning property boasts impressive reception rooms in the main house along with three distinct areas of self-contained living accommodation, including a guest annexe, integral staff flat and separate gate lodge. The notable leisure suite comprises a heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi spa, steam room, shower room, gym and plant room. Though large and spacious, The Courtyard is currently used as a family home and still manages to retain an intimate and comfortable atmosphere. With exclusive and flexible accommodation, the house is ideally suited to homeworking and the requirements of those running their own businesses, with attractive, private surroundings combined with excellent access to Cambridge, London and Stansted Airport. Location The Courtyard occupies an enviable and private position off the Snailwell Road, a sought after town location in Newmarket within striking distance of the town centre and amenities. 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), The Animal Health Trust, veterinary practices of international repute, other bloodstock support services, the National Stud, the National Horseracing Museum and The Jockey Club. Newmarket also provides a good range of amenities including room/former wine cellar. The property enjoys great privacy and Tenure: The property is freehold with vacant possession on schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and leisure seclusion with all the accommodation being situated around a completion. facilities, as well as health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. large central feature Mediterranean style landscaped courtyard. Local Authority: Forest Heath District Council The picturesque market town of Bury St Edmunds and University Accessed from the entrance courtyard through a pair of cast Tel: 01638 719000 City of Cambridge with its burgeoning hi-tech industries, science iron gates, the tranquil courtyard garden has an attractive water parks and reputable schools are both commutable. There is fountain, manicured topiary and box hedging, acer and Cypress excellent access to the A14 and A11 (M11). Cambridge, Audley trees, gravel paths, a large covered paved terrace and outside End and Whittlesford offer direct rail lines into London, with lighting. There are also beautifully planted perimeter walled the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International gardens with a gazebo, brick paved paths, box hedging and an Airport is approximately forty minutes’ drive. irrigation system. Outside Property Information The Courtyard is approached through a pair of cast iron electric Post code: CB8 7YP gates leading to an entrance courtyard, with parking for several Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. cars and access to the six car garage and store. The garage has Gas fired central heating. three up and over electric doors and a useful adjoining store Council Tax: Band H - Current annual charge: £3,115.44 Viewing: Only by appointment with joint sole agents Jackson-Stops. Tel: 01638 662231 Savills. Tel: 01223 347147 Directions From Newmarket Clock Tower roundabout signposted Ely/ Fordham proceed out along the Fordham Road. Take the first This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the turning right into Snailwell Road and The Courtyard, Balaton Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES100033380). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not Place can be found after 0.2 miles on the left hand side. guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Energy Efficiency Rating IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us. 2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on. 3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale. 4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or 47 regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained. 36 5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property. 6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these Floorplans are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area: Main House: 8619 sq ft 800.7 sq metres (excludes restricted head height / includes garage / store & pool house) Guest Annexe Quarters: 1511 sq ft 140.3 sq metres Gate Lodge: 910 sq ft 84.5 sq metres Staff Flat: 800 sq ft 74.3 sq metres (excludes restricted head height) Measured in accordance with RICS guidelines. Every attempt is made to ensure accuracy, however all measurements are approximate. MAIN HOUSE This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only and is not to scale. Denotes restricted GUEST ANNEXE head height GATE LODGE STAFF FLAT Garden Room WALLED 16'2 (4.93) GARDEN x 15' (4.57) Up Kitchen / Breakfast Room Formal 31'7 (9.63) Sitting Room Play Room Utility Dining Room Void x 14'4 (4.37) 21' (6.40) 24'10 (7.56) Oce 31'9 (9.68) x 18'8 (5.69) x 18'9 (5.72) 18'8 (5.69) WALLED x 18'7 (5.66) max GARDEN x 11'1 (3.38) Down Boot Room Entrance Hall Bedroom 3 17'7 (5.36) 13'10 (4.22) 6 Car Garage x 10'7 (3.23) x 10'1 (3.07) 52'4 (15.97) x 19'4 (5.89) DINING Bedroom 4 TERRACE Kitchen 13'11 (4.24) 10'4 (3.15) x 10'1 (3.07) x 6'5 (1.96) Sitting Room Reception Hall 18'4 (5.59) Study 30' (9.12) x 10'11 (3.33) 13'1 (3.99) x 18'3 (5.56) Up Down x 11' (3.35) Balcony Bedroom ENTRANCE Store ACCESS TO 18'9 (5.72) EAVES COURTYARD 18'10 (5.74) x 11'7 (3.53) x 12'4 (3.76) Guest Bedroom 20'8 (6.30) max x 13'8 (4.17) Annexe Bedroom