Lode Fen, Lode, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25

A unique contemporary off- grid stud for residential and commercial use enjoying over 70 acres of quality grazing land.

Description

Gally’s Farm, Lode is a timber framed single storey dwelling with an adjacent commercial barn used as workspace for entertaining, hosting and training.

Specifically designed to complement the natural landscape and environment whilst ensuring vast natural light and far reaching open views stretching across the land belonging to Gally’s Farm. The larch cladding is placed vertically in long strips with shadow gaps to reflect the Yorkshire boarding of the nearby barn and is cohesive with the custom built large sliding barn doors. This design is mirrored throughout the property. The theme continues with numerous sliding glass doors within the dwelling affording multi aspect views of the paddocks ensuring you are submersed in nature.

The vast grazing land is bounded by National Trust land - Wicken Fen and Cambridge and Newmarket Polo Club. The property is currently used as a polo livery and training yard/stud. The land stretches over 70 acres with quality grassland sheltered by mature trees, post and rail fencing, whilst enjoying grass rides around the boundary. Water drinkers are supplied by the property's two water bores.

The name Gally’s Farm derives from Galahad - a Thoroughbred racehorse once owned by the current owner. After a career in flat racing he went on to be re-trained as a polo pony with success.

Offering diverse open plan modern living the accommodation flows with open aspects from each room. The fully equipped kitchen is finished to a high standard with Rangemaster cooker, integrated appliances, large island with double butler sink and beautiful white quartz worksurfaces to finish. The space lends itself to a dining area and sitting/ living area with two covered outside terraces with slate floor inviting you to enjoy open views to front and rear.

The polished concrete floor benefits from underfloor heating, this complements the modern aesthetic and runs throughout the ground floor of the property.

The two bedrooms in the dwelling offer sliding glass doors with open access to the gardens whilst enjoying the countryside views; both bedrooms have en-suites with baths and showers.

Adjoining Barn
The adjoining double storey barn is a wonderful workspace that incorporates a large living area for hosting/ training and entertaining.

The ground floor space provides ample storage with a private office, a large utility/ laundry room and further cloakroom and boot room. Stairs lead to the first floor that opens up to a light open space for work whilst offering guest accommodation with a bedroom and en-suite. The barn offers a spectacular first floor covered terrace balcony with views over the stud. This is ideal for entertaining and hosting al fresco.

Outside, the detached cart lodge and garage benefit from a first floor self contained apartment offering open plan living with kitchenette/ living area and a bedroom with en-suite shower room. This space is drenched with light from the well placed Velux windows.

Outside
Gally’s Farm offers a mix of residential and commercial use. Currently the 73.93 acres (29.919 hectares) is used for agricultural and equestrian purposes. Gally’s Farm is the home and residence of the owner and is currently used as a professional polo livery/training yard.

The dwelling is for residential use with the adjoining barn classed as commercial use and is designed to be a multi- purpose workspace. The further agricultural barn is used for hay storage with services laid on. This could become an equestrian barn with boxes if required. The American barn has 6 boxes with space to add more if needed, a kitchen area, office, two tack rooms and further tack room/storage. The American barn has potential to convert first floor space to groom accommodation, if desired.

The arena is approximately 60m x 25m, enclosed with high wood panelling and enjoys a raised viewing area. The surface is equestrian grade silica sand supplied by Combi - Ride Advance equestrian surfaces.

The property boundary is stockproof with a mixture of post and rail fencing, established hedgerow and mature trees. The land is divided into large paddocks ideal for bloodstock and used to rotate horses in herds on all year turn out. Individual smaller paddocks and corral systems are in place for those horses in work or requiring rehabilitation.

There are three points of access from Lug Fen Droveway, one serving the stables, one provides access to the paddocks and the third serving access to Gally’s Farm via a hardcore track.
The main paddocks and the boundary of the property are edged with drainage ditches.

Location

Lode is a village in Cambridgeshire known for its proximity to Anglesey Abbey dated back to the 12th century, a priory turned country house owned by the National Trust.

Lode watermill is recorded in the Domesday survey of 1086. The Lodes (waterways) are connected to the River Cam. The area is of Roman origins and was vital in transporting goods such as building stone, agricultural produce and peat.

Cambridge and Newmarket Polo Club is East of Englands leading polo club. The club was set up in 1990 offering a great connection to historical equine town of Newmarket. Rowley Mile and July Racecourses are only 11 miles away and Tattersalls at 12 miles.

Square Footage: 10,727 sq ft


Acreage: 73 Acres

Additional Info

The Property is classed as off-grid with a private electricity generation power supply from 30 Solar Panels via a Victron Energy Inverter Smart Solar system and BYD storage batteries, with a back up generator. The property central heating and hot water is provided by a Calor gas boiler.

Water is supplied via two water bores belonging to the property, private drainage for the dwelling is in the form of a treatment plant and for the equestrian barn via a sceptic tank.

The property is currently subject to an agricultural tie set out in a deed of agreement with the East Cambs authority dated 1st October 2020; the dwelling is to be occupied by a person solely or mainly working on Gally’s Farm or on any other farm or the widow/er or dependents of such a person. Planning Ref 20/00157/FUL.