Thorns Corner, Wickhambrook, CB8

A beautifully presented five bedroom detached family home, ideally situated in the heart of the sought-after village of Wickhambrook, enjoying attractive countryside views and a generous private garden.

This well-proportioned home offers versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, with excellent family living space, ample off-road parking, an EV charging point and a lovely rear garden with mature planting and a dedicated outdoor entertaining area.

On entering, the welcoming hallway provides access to the principal reception rooms and benefits from a useful storage cupboard. There is also a versatile store room, formerly part of the original garage.

The sitting room is a bright and inviting space, featuring a bay window overlooking the open countryside to the front. The focal point of the room is the attractive wood-burning stove, creating a cosy and relaxing environment.

The kitchen/breakfast room is well equipped with a range of wall and base units, integrated appliances and a breakfast bar. This leads through to a spacious garden room, which provides an excellent additional reception space and is ideal for family dining, entertaining or simply enjoying views over the garden throughout the seasons.

A separate utility room has a door leading directly to the garden, while the ground floor also benefits from a convenient bathroom, fitted with a bath and mixer shower, WC, wash hand basin and radiator.

The property offers four bedrooms, the main bedroom upstairs and three downstairs. Bedroom two is a generous double with a bay window enjoying attractive views to the front, Bedroom three is also a good-sized double bedroom, with french doors opening onto the the rear garden. Bedroom four is another good-sized double bedroom with views to the front. The study is a versatile additional room, suitable for use as a home office or occasional single bedroom.Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite provides an excellent private retreat. The spacious bedroom benefits from built-in dressing cupboards and drawers, while the adjoining en-suite features a generous 1.5m shower tray with rainfall shower, WC and wash hand basin.

The first-floor landing is light and airy, with a window overlooking the front and excellent additional storage behind double doors.

Outside, the property benefits from ample off-road parking to the front, together with an EV charging point. The generous rear garden is a particular highlight, featuring mature trees, established shrubs, well-stocked beds and borders. A pergola with decking provides an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, creating a peaceful retreat for relaxing and enjoying the garden.

Offering versatile accommodation, excellent family living space and an attractive village setting with countryside views, this is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a substantial detached family home in the heart of Wickhambrook.

Location

Wickhambrook is a picturesque and highly regarded Suffolk village, ideally situated just under 10 miles from the historic racing town of Newmarket and approximately 11 miles from the popular market town of Bury St Edmunds.

The village is well placed for commuters, with railway stations at Dullingham and Newmarket providing services towards Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail connections to London, while Cambridge North provides further links, with the fastest services reaching London in under an hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately 50 minutes away by road.

Village Life

Wickhambrook is a vibrant and welcoming community with a strong village atmosphere and an excellent range of local amenities. The parish incorporates several charming hamlets and traditional village greens, adding to its rural character.

There is a good selection of clubs and community groups, offering opportunities to get involved in village life. Local sporting activities include bowls, tennis, table tennis and football, alongside a variety of other clubs and organisations.

Local Amenities

Wickhambrook benefits from a wide range of facilities, including a well-regarded primary school, village store and Post Office, public house, community centre and sports field. The village is also home to a surgery and health centre, providing convenient local healthcare.

For dining, the village is served by the Greyhound and Twenty One, an award-winning restaurant offering an excellent local option for residents and visitors alike.

Newmarket & The Surrounding Area

Just a short drive away, Newmarket offers an extensive range of amenities, including schools, independent shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities. Residents can also enjoy health clubs, a swimming pool and golf facilities.

World-renowned as the home of British thoroughbred racing, Newmarket boasts two historic racecourses and hosts high-quality racing throughout the season. The town also has a rich equestrian heritage, making it a particularly distinctive and sought-after location.

With its attractive countryside setting, strong community spirit, excellent local amenities and convenient access to Cambridge, London and surrounding market towns, Wickhambrook offers a desirable combination of rural village living and excellent connectivity.

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