For Sale5 Bedroom House in Fordham Road, Mount Bures, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO8 5AZ£1,500,000

Attractive detached family home with a selection of outbuildings and equestrian facilities, occupying grounds of about 9.2 acres between the Stour and Colne Valleys. Highlands is an established detached family home from the 1960s, set in a private location on elevated grounds between the Stour and Colne Valleys. This exceptional property offers a unique lifestyle opportunity, featuring an extensive array of equestrian facilities, a separate office and a beautifully designed summer house. The house is tucked away from the country lane, surrounded by about 9.2 acres of gardens and grounds. Built in traditional brick, Highlands is spread over two storeys and spans approximately 2,500 square feet. The home is filled with natural light and boasts five bedrooms on the first floor along with generously sized reception rooms on the ground floor. Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming reception hall with a turning staircase leading to the upper level. The kitchen/breakfast room, located on the side of the house, opens out to the garden, linking the indoor and outdoor spaces. The kitchen is well equipped with an array of units and features a central breakfast bar. Additionally, the ground floor includes a dining room, a practical utility room and a spacious dual-aspect living room that opens into a home office. Upstairs, the first floor offers five bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate WC. The principal bedroom, along with the guest room and a third bedroom, all benefit from en suite facilities. Adjacent to the house is a detached office building complete with a kitchenette and WC, providing an ideal space for remote working. At the rear of the garden, the modern summerhouse offers an exceptional space for entertaining, featuring a fitted bar and a shower room - designed to blend with the surrounding garden. Highlands also comes with the added benefit of approved planning permission from Suffolk District Council for the construction of two holiday let cottages and an annexe, which would be located to the north of the property under application number(ref/200018). This enhances the potential of the property, offering further opportunities for expansion or income generation. The property is set back from a quiet country lane, approached via a sweeping driveway that leads to the front of the house. Situated at the centre of its 9.2-acre triangular plot, the house is surrounded by formal gardens, with the paddocks extending either side. A natural stone terrace surrounds the rear of the house opening to lawn. Adjacent to the terrace is a detached office, complete with kitchenette and WC facilities, providing a practical, yet secluded space to work from home. At the far end of the garden is a beautiful bespoke summerhouse, offering space for leisure and entertainment. Beyond the gardens, Highlands features a private yard dedicated to equestrian pursuits with power and water connected. The facilities include a timber framed stable block comprising nine loose boxes. Additionally, there is a separate agricultural barn, constructed in 2022, providing six stables, a tack room with a wash-down area, WC and ample storage for feed and equipment, with additional storage behind. A horse walker is also available, along with further two timber framed stables in the field. Outside The paddocks, extending from the north and south of the house, are divided into individual sections, offering well-maintained spaces for grazing and exercise, along with a 30 x 50m ménage. These paddocks, alongside the equestrian facilities, make this property an ideal opportunity for horse enthusiasts, or those looking for natural protection. Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage, non-compliant system. View payable Stamp Duty for this property