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The Old Fire Station, High Street, Swaffham Bulbeck

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

6

BATHROOMS

5

SIZE

2,319 sq ft

215 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Grade II Listed former pub & fire station dating back to circa 1680
  • Characterful 4 bedroom Main House with period features
  • Including a substantial detached barn offering flexible additional space
  • Over 3,600 sq ft of flexible living and working space
  • Suitable for multi-generational living or income potential
  • Planning consent for further extension
  • Private courtyard with secure off-street parking
  • Convenient access to Cambridge, Newmarket and A14

Description

A beautifully restored Grade II listed home offering over 3,600 sq ft of versatile accommodation. The property combines period character with thoughtful modernisation, creating a highly adaptable living environment suited to modern family life, multi-generational living or home working. Positioned within the heart of the sought-after village of Swaffham Bulbeck, the property offers a rare balance of architectural character, scale and connectivity, located approximately 7 miles from both Cambridge and Newmarket.

Entrance Hall - A welcoming space with pamment tile flooring and views through to the rear courtyard

Cloakroom - Smartly fitted guest WC

Sitting Room - A front aspect Character-filled reception room with open fireplace and wood burner.

Study - A versatile room ideal for home working or use as a snug, with fitted shelving and front aspect.

Dining/Family Room - A wonderful reception room with inglenook fireplace, exposed brickwork and timber beams.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Well-proportioned and beautifully fitted, featuring a central island, bespoke cabinetry, flagstone flooring, and fireplace with range cooker

First Floor -

Principal Bedroom - A generous double bedroom with courtyard front-facing window, walk-in dressing room and modern en suite shower room.

Bedroom 2 - Double room with exposed beams, period fireplace and front aspect window

Bedroom 3 - A well-proportioned double bedroom.

Bedroom 4 - A double bedroom.

Family Bathroom - Elegant suite with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, and traditional fittings

Detached Barn/Outbuilding - Substantial detached barn occupying the former fire appliance bay, extending to over 1,300 sq ft of dramatic versatile space with independent access. Partially converted with further works required, offering clear scope to complete to individual specification.

Open Plan Space - Vaulted ceilings, galleried level and spiral staircase, suited to a range of uses including workspace or ancillary living.

Shower/Utility - Fitted suite with walk-in shower

Workshop - Large open area with flexibility for practical use or further conversion.

Store Rooms & Mezzanine - Additional space with potential for reconfiguration or integration.

First Floor - Two well-proportioned rooms with vaulted ceilings, each served by an en suite shower room.

Development Potential - Flexible space suitable for a variety of uses, including guest accommodation or workspace, subject to consents.

Outside - A five-bar gate opens to a large courtyard to the rear, laid to hardstanding and providing parking for several vehicles. The area is secure, enclosed and low maintenance, and offers excellent scope for landscaping or creating a more formal garden if desired.

Services - •3 Phase Mains electricity, water and drainage
•Oil-fired central heating
•Timber double-glazed casement windows
•Water underfloor heating in ground floor of main house with period radiators on the first floor
•Ground floor and first floor underfloor heating in the detached barn/outbuilding

Tenure - Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment via Cheffins.

Sales Agents Notes - Grade 2 Listed Property, Brick, Clunch and timber frame.

Located in a Conservation Area.

A rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive and historically significant home, combining period character with modern flexibility, in a highly desirable and well-connected village setting.

For more information on this property, please refer to the Material Information Brochure on our website.

Brochures

The Old Fire Station, High Street, Swaffham BulbecMATERIAL INFORMATION BROCHURE
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: F
LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
Listed
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage,Driveway
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Cheffins Residential, Newmarket

2 Black Bear Court High Street Newmarket CB8 9AF
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Established in 1825, Cheffins estate agency business operates from five offices across the Anglia region including Newmarket, Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Ely and Haverhill; we also have an office at St James's Place in London.

Cheffins Newmarket office has been recognised with the property industry's most prestigious mark of excellence by The Best Estate Agent Guide.

Cheffins has a proven track record in buying and selling residential property. The team at Cheffins in Newmarket has significant experience and expertise in the property market and buyers and sellers receive a personal and professional service.

Call us now for a free, no obligation valuation on your property.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£3,763
Property: £ 825,000
Deposit: £ 82,500
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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