For Sale8 Bedroom Detached House in Denham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29£1,995,000

AN EXCEPTIONAL GRADE II LISTED HOUSE ENJOYING SUPERB COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS WITH AN IMPRESSIVE SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE, OUTBUILDINGS SUITABLE FOR <br/>CONVERSION. IN ALL 10,189 SQ. FT. ALONG WITH PADDOCKS AND STABLES EXTENDING TO ABOUT 12 ACRES (STS)<br/><br/>THE PROPERTY<br/>The Priory is an impressive and prominent Grade II <br/>listed Country house with a self-contained annexe <br/>with extensive outbuildings and charming established <br/>grounds extending to 12 acres in all. The Priory dates <br/>to the mid-16th Century with subsequent extensions <br/>over the years. This superb property occupies a prime <br/>position on the edge of the sought-after village of <br/>Denham. The property is part-timber framed, brick and <br/>rendered under a thatch and pantile roof significantly <br/>improved by the current owners. The property retains <br/>many of its original features including exposed beams, <br/>open fireplaces, moulded Mullion window and arched <br/>roll-moulded hand and leaf carved spandrels. <br/><br/>LOCATION<br/>The Priory occupies a picturesque setting on the edge <br/>of this highly sought after village location enjoying <br/>vast rolling countryside views. Denham itself is a small <br/>hamlet lying just around 1 mile from the thriving and <br/>well - appointed village of Barrow and just 7 miles <br/>from Bury St Edmunds and 8 miles from Newmarket. <br/>Comprehensive facilities can be found in the fine <br/>cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds, which offers an <br/>excellent range of shopping and amenity facilities, <br/>including the Arc shopping centre, a diverse range of <br/>restaurants and the acclaimed Georgian Theatre Royal. <br/>There is excellent schooling in both the private and <br/>public sectors and a range of swimming pools, health <br/>clubs and golf clubs. There is excellent access to the A14 <br/>and A11 (M11). There is a branch line connection from <br/>Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge, <br/>Cambridge North, Audley End and Whittlesford <br/>Parkway offer direct rail lines in to London, with <br/>the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted <br/>International Airport is approximately 50 minutes<br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/>The Priory is approached through timber gates with <br/>a sweeping gravel driveway leading to parking and <br/>turning for several vehicles. The attractive avenue of <br/>trees run parallel with the post and rail paddocks. The <br/>parkland meadows and paddocks offer equestrian use <br/>with 6 stable boxes along with a post and rail surfaced <br/>Lunge Pit and 5 horse Monarch Horse walker. Planning <br/>permission has been granted for a 60m x 30m Horse <br/>Arena. The perimeter fencing is Tornado secure fencing. <br/>The extensive outbuildings formally used for garaging <br/>within a courtyard setting offer 4,450 sq. ft currently <br/>used as workshops, storage, with rubber matted horse <br/>wash bay and space previously used as a Solarium, feed <br/>room, Tack room and further storage. The outbuildings <br/>would be suitable for conversion (subject to planning ) <br/>to form further accommodation or an indoor swimming <br/>pool/office. <br/><br/>The attractive landscaped grounds are a particular <br/>feature, offering a high degree of privacy and enjoying <br/>open views over the surrounding rural countryside. The <br/>garden has well maintained lawns, an abundance of well <br/>stocked flower and shrub beds and pond. <br/><br/>PROPERTY INFORMATION <br/>Postcode: IP29 5EW<br/>Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. <br/>LPG Gas Heating. <br/>Tenure: The property is freehold with vacant possession <br/>on completion.<br/>Local Authority: West Suffolk Council - <br/>T: 01284 763233<br/>Council Tax: Band G - Current annual charge: £3,632.32<br/>Agents Notes – A re-directed footpath has been awarded <br/>and runs along the northern boundary of the property <br/><br/>DIRECTIONS <br/>From Newmarket High Street take the B1063 through <br/>Cheveley and upon reaching the village of Ashley, fork <br/>left just past the former Crown Public House, passing <br/>the village pond on the right. After a short distance, turn <br/>right signposted to Dalham. Follow the road into the <br/>village take the first right turning just beyond the Affleck <br/>Arms Public House. Turn left into Barrow Road and <br/>continue into the village of Denham and the entrance to <br/>The Priory can be found on the right-hand side.