The Old Black Barn Ousden, Nr Newmarket,

The Old Black Barn Lords Lane, Ousden, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8TX

Features A substantial and beautifully presented barn • Quiet and idyllic rural location with far reaching countryside views conversion situated within an idyllic, pprivaterivate • Stunning period features setting amidst undulating countryside with • Light and spacious accommodation extending to approximately 5,570sq ft in all delightful estaestabbbblishedlished gardens extending to • Impressive vaulted reception hall 1.15 acres (sts). • 4 generously sized reception rooms • Superb kitchen/family room • Utility room, pantry, shower/cloakroom and store room • Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom • 4 further double bedrooms (1 en-suite), large family bathroom and 2 store rooms • Driveway, ample parking, 2 double garages and workshop • Attractive established garden

1.15 acres (sts) in all

The galleried landing has a large picture window to the front and two useful store rooms. The superb vaulted master bedroom enjoys countryside views with a solid oak floor and beautifully finished enenen- en ---suitesuite bathroom with a freestanding roll top bath. There are 4 further double bedrooms (1(1(1 with an enen----suitesuite shower room) and a large well finished family bathroombathroom.. Outside The Old Black Barn is set well back from Lords Lane and is approached through an electric five bar wooden gate leading to a gravel driveway providing parking for several cars and access to the two alarmed double garages and workshop. The gardens and grounds offer privacy and seclusion and enjoy fabulous dist ant countryside views. The garden is enclosed by close boarded wooden and post and rail fencing with large expanses of lawn, raised flower and shrub beds, vegetable garden, orchard with apple, pear and plum trees, chicken run and log store. The side of the property enjoys views over the neighbouring pond and there is sensored lighting and three outside taps.

The Location The Old Black Barn occupies a private and delightful setting on the southern outskirts of Ousden, surrounded by countryside with ne ighbouring studs and farms. The village of Ousden, midway between Newmarket and Bu ry St Edmunds has a public house. The nearby towns of Newmarket and offer a wide range of local facilities including shopping, hotels, restaurants, schools and leisure facilities, with health clubs, swimming pools and a golf club. Cambridge is approximately twenty three miles away and has excellent schools, shopping and other facilities. There is easy access to the A14, A11 and M11 and via these to the nati onal road network. There is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge, Audley End and Whittlesford offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains The Property taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately an hour’s drive.

Believed to date back 300 years, The Old Black Barn was converted in 2005 to form a substantial and generously proportioned family home. This impressive and beautifully presented property has weatherboarded and brick and flint elevations over a brick plinth under a slate and pantiled roof with double glazing, underfloor heating to the ground floor, Smart hoover system and fitted alarm. Thi s stunning barn conversion is of considerable character, with a wealth of attractive features including vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers throughout, fireplace housing a wood burning stove and oak doors and floors.

The centerpiece of the accommodation is a magnificent vaulted reception hall with wood floor and oak doors to the front and rear and stairs to the first floor. The generously sized sitting room has French doors to the decked terrace, brick fireplace housing a wood burning stove and solid oak floor. A useful store rooroommmm is located off the sitting room. The double aspect playroom/gym playroom/gym to the rear has two doors to outside. The study/bedroom 6 is located off the reception hall with a window to the rear. The superb double aspect kitchen/family room has solid oak base units, granite worktops with tiled splashbacks, double Belfast sink with drainer, integrated appliances including dual fuel Rangemaster cooker with 6 ring LPG hob, 2 electric ovens and grill with extractor hood above and dishwasher, tiled floor and part g lazed stable style door to the side. An opening from the kitchen leads to the diningdining room , which has a window to the rear and tiled floor. A large walk -in pantry is located off the kitchen with space and plumbing for an American style fridge/freezer, controls for the internal Smart hoover system and tiled floor. The utility room has space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and upright fridge/freezer, oil fired boiler, pressurised water cylinder and door to outside. The superbly finished shower/cloakrooshower/cloakroomshower/cloakroo mmm is located off the reception hall with a large walk- in shower.

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 Newmarket 8 miles  Bury St Edmunds 10 miles  Cambridge 23 miles  London 76 miles (all distances approximate)

Property Information Services: Mains water and electricity . Private Klargester drainage system.

Oil fired underfloor heating to the ground floor and first floor master bedroom en-suite bathroom. Electric Economy 7 heaters to the first floor accommodation.

Tenure: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Local Authority: St Edmundsbury District Council: Tel: 01284 763233

Council Tax: Band E Current annual charge: £1,845.87

Viewing: Strictly by appointment o nly through the sole agent: Jackson -Stops & Staff – 01638 662231

Directions From Newmarket take the B1063 through Cheveley and Ashley. Approximately two miles beyond Ashley the main road bends sharply to the right, take the road that continues straight ahead signposted to Ousden. Drive up the hill into the village past the village hall on the right and turn right into Lords Lane just before The Fox Public House. Continue for 0.6 miles and the entrance to The Old Black Barn can be found on the right hand side.

Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily Newmarket 01638 662231 [email protected] comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment 168 High Street Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9AJ or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. J040