Church Lane, Dalham, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8

A DELIGHTFUL DETACHED THATCHED COTTAGE SITUATED ON A NO THROUGH COUNTRY LANE ADJOINING DALHAM HALL PARKLAND

3 Church Lane is discreetly tucked away and approached by a 5-bar electric gate leading to off-road parking for several vehicles and a single garage. Thought to originally date back to the 17th Century and is not listed, this charming property has been extensively refurbished and further extended in recent years by the current owners creating a rather special country cottage, adjoining Dalham Hall parkland.

The entrance hall has a window to the side and a door leading to the hallway with stairs to the first floor and doors leading to the sitting room featuring parquet flooring and a delightful open fireplace with a cast iron surround and stone hearth, with views to the window to the front. The generously sized double-aspect kitchen/breakfast room enjoys views over the garden and is fitted with a range of wooden floor units under worktops allowing space for appliances within and a double hob AGA. with double doors opening to the rear terrace and gardens beyond. The utility room is approached via the rear hallway with a door leading to the gardens this generous and useful space incorporates the boiler, water pressure cylinder and space for washing appliances. The study enjoys delightful views over the garden and provides space for office furniture and shelving. Opening to the family room/bedroom 4 with further parquet flooring and an open fireplace with ornate cast iron and wooden surround and enjoying double aspect views over the front gardens.

The family bathroom is accessed off the hallway and is tastefully tiled and fitted with a white suite comprising WC, wash basin and bath with shower over.

First Floor
The Principal Bedroom is accessed from the hallway and enjoys views of the garden, original wooden floors, built-in wardrobes and serviced by a delightful En suite comprising WC, a wash basin set in a vanity unit and tiled shower cubicle. Bedroom 2 is accessed by a private staircase leading to a landing. This spacious bedroom enjoys an outlook over the front, wooden floors and built-in wardrobes providing plenty of hanging and storage space.

Located off the landing is a generous En Suite comprising WC, wash basin and double shower cubicle
Bedroom 3 is accessible from the kitchen/breakfast room and enjoys views to the front. Bedroom 5 is located at the front of the property this charming room is serviced by a private staircase from the family room and enjoys delightful views of the front gardens

OUTSIDE
The property sits centrally within its grounds and is surrounded by mature gardens enjoying raised elevations with a large dining terrace flanked by well-stocked mature beds and borders, all of which back onto The Dalham Hall parkland and famous Avenue approach of the Parish Church and Hall.

The gated front lawn incorporates a large log store and is bordered by mature hedgerows.

There are 2 further useful outbuildings at the rear, the first a brick and flint Summerhouse, the second a well-constructed timber framed building with power and water connected, currently used for office purposes incorporating a bathroom.

Although the cottage has historical origins, no listing constraints are attached to the property, within the village conservation area. The roof was re-thatched in reed with a straw ridge and a fire retardant membrane in 2012.

LOCATION
3 Church Lane is set in the delightful conservation village of Dalham within undulating and attractive countryside close to the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border between Newmarket and the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds.

The sought after village of Dalham has a 14th century church dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, the renowned ‘Affleck Arms’ public house and village hall. The towns of Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds offer a wide range of local facilities including shopping, hotels, restaurants, schools and leisure facilities, with health clubs, swimming pools and a golf club.

Dalham is commutable to the University City of Cambridge with its burgeoning hi-tech and bio-medical industries, science parks and reputable schools. There is easy access to the A14, A11 and M11 and via these to the national road network. There is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. 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 around 40 minutes by road.

DIRECTIONS CB8 8TE
From Newmarket High Street take the B1063 through Cheveley and upon reaching the village of Ashley, fork left just past the former Crown Public House, passing the village pond on the right. After a short distance, turn right signposted to Dalham. Follow the road into the village and take the first left-hand turn just beyond the Affleck Arms Public House. Church Lane can be found on the right.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. oil fired central heating.

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

COUNCIL TAX: Band F
Current annual charge: £2,910.71

LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk Council

BROADBAND SPEED: Ofcom states speed available up to 78 mbps

MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: Limited

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VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through sole agent: Jackson-Stops: