DULLINGHAM HOUSE DULLINGHAM • NEWMARKET • SUFFOLK DULLINGHAM HOUSE 34 STATION ROAD • DULLINGHAM • NEWMARKET • SUFFOLK • CB8 9UP Elegant Grade II Listed Georgian Country House with Repton “Pleasure” grounds and delightful walled gardens set within 7.94 acres. Entrance lobby • Reception hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Sitting room/snug with study area Inner hall • Aga kitchen/breakfast room • Laundry/utility • Cloaks • Cellars Master suite of bedroom, dressing area and opulent bathroom 3 further first floor bedroom suites 4 second floor bedrooms • Study/library/ bedroom 9 • Family bathroom Stunning walled gardens and grounds extending to 7.94 acres including Repton parkland and south westerly views to the front SAVILLS CAMBRIDGE SAVILLS COUNTRY DEPARTMENT Unex House, 33 Margaret Street, 132-134 Hills Road, London, Cambridge, CB2 8PA W1G 0JD 01223 347 000 020 7499 8644 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text SITUATION • Desirable and picturesque village c.12 miles east of Cambridge. • Local Polo Club, pubs/restaurants. • Newmarket - the Home of English Racing (4.2miles). • Railway station (0.9 miles) with trains to Cambridge (from 18 mins) and Newmarket (5 mins). • Good range of schools in the area including Fairstead House prep school in Newmarket, Culford at Bury St Edmunds and a full range of well-regarded independent schools in Cambridge. • For the rail commuter, direct line from Cambridge to both London (Kings Cross from around 50 minutes) and London (Liverpool Street from 1 hour 8 minutes). • Access south to London via the A11 and A1304 (4 miles) to the M11 (J9 14 miles), and north M11 J10 (13 miles) leading to the A14 and A1, M1 and M6. DESCRIPTION either side. This in turn leads to the fine reception hall with a breathtaking view to the gardens beyond and two sets Dullingham House is understood to have been built for Sir of sash windows to both front and rear this provides a very Christopher Jeaffreson in the early part of the 18th Century - comfortable and welcoming sitting area with panelled walls, possibly on the site of an earlier house and is a fine example modillioned cornice, a stone fireplace with curved brick back, of much sought-after red brick Georgian architecture, with tiled hearth and wood burner and principal stairs to first floor. patterned burnt headers beneath a slate roof. Listed Grade II To the left is the elegant drawing room with glazed side door as being of Historical and Architectural interest, the property (to the knot garden) flanked by further glazed panels, panelled has been the subject of a various additions and alterations walls which are curved either side of the central fireplace - over the centuries – at one point (according to the listing) it is one corner cleverly concealing a shelved “drinks” cupboard. described as having had “two projecting cross wings to east To the right of the hall is the dining room with ornate marble and west which were substantially reduced in the 1950’s to fireplace, cornicing, an arched recess and hatch to the inner be replaced by flanking, shaped walls”. The façade looked hall. To the rear of the drawing room is the sitting room/ very different in Victorian times with altered fenestration and snug approached via an inner lobby with curved panelled wall, the top floor was, we understand added c1900 by Mary this is a delightful double aspect room fitted with bookshelves Robinson. Indeed, there were dormer windows on the upper and cupboards below, angled fireplace with marble surround floor before subsequent alterations resulted in the existing and study area beyond. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted elevations. with a range of painted cupboards and drawers, part glazed The delightful welcoming accommodation incorporates many china cupboards, Belling warming cupboard, fridge, double period features including panelling, cornicing, panelled doors, butler sink, 4 oven Aga, Miele oven, part wood, part granite sash windows with window seats, open fireplaces and enjoys worktops and shelved pantry. Beyond is the rear hall with superb views over the gardens and landscape beyond. A doors to both side and rear, cloakroom, access to the cellars, fanlight mounts the central columned stone entrance porch secondary staircase and laundry/utility room with dresser with with stone flagged flooring with black inserts and windows glazed sliding doors. On the first floor, there is a long landing with superb views to the rear which leads to the four bedroom suites. The opulent master bathroom is particularly worthy of note with a painted ceiling in an oval panel surrounded by ornate raised leaf moulding, a central bath with marble surround, twin vanity wash basins and windows to the gardens. The upper floor is also surprisingly spacious, with a further 4 bedrooms and a study/library, “loft style” vaulted ceilings and a family shower room. The internal layout is shown in more detail on the attached floor plans. OUTSIDE another delightful focal point. To the right is a raised lawn traversed by shingle pathways providing a delightful, peaceful The front elevation faces south-west and overlooks it’s sloping and sheltered spot to sit with pleasing vistas. Beyond is a long lawns flanked by mature ornamental trees beyond Station narrow walled side garden with a timber “pavilion” at the far Road (which became hidden from view following Repton’s end providing another impressive vantage point. A gate within landscaping). A culvert was introduced at that time to improve the wall here leads to the Yew walk and a garden store area the southerly view and this re-routed water course runs whilst the raised gardens beyond the central railings were once beneath the lawns. The rear walled gardens are a delight, (according to the listing) an octagonal yew enclosed bowling and have been extensively re-planted by the vendor. The green. In this area is the former Ice House – and further areas principal lawns immediately behind the house are bisected of garden flank the house on the sites of the aforementioned by central steps and a box ball-lined path which lead the eye demolished wings, the west now being a box knot garden and from the house, through ornamental wrought-iron gates to a the right a courtyard garden providing access to the covered focal point of an impressive horse statue far beyond. There is parking bays and outbuildings beyond. The drive passes the a wide terrace beside the house, deep herbaceous borders front of the house and leads to an additional area of garden - which sit below the high red-brick walls, pleached lime trees mainly lawned - with mature hedging along its rear boundary flank either side whilst a rill and pond with fountain provide and a greenhouse. DULLINGHAM HOUSE Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House: 642.5 sq m / 6916 sq ft Outbuildings =19.9 sq m / 214 sq ft (Excluding Carport) Total = 662.4 sq m / 7130 sq ft For identification only. Not to scale. Second Floor First Floor Outbuildings Cellar Ground Floor (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) DULLINGHAM HOUSE Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Not to Scale mapping with permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright (100041908) SERVICES AGENT’S NOTES DIRECTIONS Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. There is a covenant on Repton parkland (not owned) on the From London proceed north up the M11 to Junction 9a. Take Oil fired central heating. opposite side of station road to restrict its use and to prevent the A11 north and take the Newmarket entrance at Six Mile buildings being erected. Bottom. Pass through Six Mile Bottom and take the right turn OUTGOINGS signposted Dullingham. Cross the level crossing at Dullingham There is an annual rent charge to Ely Diocese Board of Finance Station and continue into the village. Carry on through the width Council Tax: Band H. for £7.04 (further details to be provided). Amount payable 2018 – 2019 £3,430.68. restriction and around the bend and the entrance to Dullingham Some items of statuary show in the photographs may not be House is tucked behind a hedge with an electric 5 bar gate LOCAL AUTHORITY included in the sale. marked ’34 Station Road’. East Cambridgeshire District Council IMPORTANT NOTICE: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. 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 comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs taken by Justin Paget Photography Ltd April 2018. Some garden photos taken in 2013. 18/05/04 JB. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. .