5 bedroom barn for sale

A charming and traditional Victorian flint and brick barn conversion, offering elegant, high-quality accommodation, complemented by a large private garden, a secluded courtyard garden. Extending to 2,942 sq ft (273 sq m), the property offers versatile living space with lovely far-reaching views, blending expansive open-plan areas with more private, intimate rooms.Recently updated to a high standard, the home features a bespoke handmade timber kitchen within a spacious open-plan living area, a luxurious family bathroom, and two newly renovated en-suite bathrooms. An elegant first-floor sitting room enjoys stunning views across open fields.The Coachhouse is situated within the grounds of Queensbury Barns, separated by a fence and accessed via its own private entrance. Built to a high specification around 18 years ago, it perfectly complements the main barn. The accommodation is entirely self-contained, offering versatile living space. It could serve as a comfortable home for a relative, first time buyer or it is currently being used as a successful Airbnb rental, achieving around £85 per night, with much higher demand during the peak racing season. The location is highly sought after, providing a peaceful retreat after a day at the races or sales. the owner has loyal clientele, some of whom book the space for extended stays due to work commitments, all while receiving excellent reviews.Offered to the market with no upward chain.LocationFordham is a popular village located between the historic horse racing town of Newmarket just 5 miles away and the cathedral city of Ely around 9 miles away. The university city of Cambridge is some 17 miles away, easily accessible via the A14, which also interconnects with the M11 to London and the A11 to the east. The market town of Bury St Edmunds is just under 18 miles away.Ely benefits from a mainline rail station with connection to Cambridge in approximately 17 minutes, there is also a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Soham station has trains toward Peterborough, calling at Ely and toward Ipswich. Cambridge and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London and Cambridge North Station - the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately 40 minutes away. Village InformationFordham is a desirable village with a very active community. The recreation ground has a play area and hosts a range of activities and clubs such as football, tennis, cricket and bowls. There is a splendid Grade I listed church with the earliest parts of the building dating from the 12th century. There are several footpaths within the village and a cycle route which connects Fordham with Soham. A bus route connects to Ely, Newmarket, Soham and Cambridge with an hourly service Monday to Saturday. FacilitiesFordham offers a great range of local amenities, a highly regarded primary school, several restaurants including The White Pheasant and The Chequers. There are also two food stores, an independent family butcher, a fuel station, two garden centres and a beautiful church.The nearby horseracing town of Newmarket provides a further range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. Renowned globally for thoroughbred horses and boasting two separate racetracks with quality horses competing throughout the season.Ely, home to a world-famous 900-year-old Cathedral, lies on the River Great Ouse and offers another good range of shopping facilities within the centre including a market which takes place on both Thursdays and Saturdays. There are a number of sporting facilities such as an 18 hole golf course and leisure centre with indoor swimming pool/gymnasium. HOCKEYS NEWMARKETFor 135 years, Hockeys has served the towns and villages of Cambridgeshire. Our family run Newmarket office opened it’s doors in January 2022 and has already established itself as a leading agent in the Newmarket area, with an unrivalled reputation for customer service.
EPC Rating: C Reception / Dining Hall (8.06m x 4.78m) The main entrance opens into a spacious reception and dining hall, featuring a staircase to the first floor and built-in storage. This dual-aspect room is enhanced by expansive floor-to-ceiling glazed panels that flood the space with natural light. Large barn doors open onto the courtyard, seamlessly connecting the kitchen and dining area with the outdoors. Kitchen (3.61m x 5.68m) The stunning hand-crafted kitchen is arranged around a generous central island and offers ample storage throughout. Elegantly appointed, it features an Aga as its centerpiece, a butler sink with a boiling water tap, and integrated appliances including a dishwasher and fridge-freezer Reception room (4.14m x 6.09m) In addition, the ground floor offers a spacious dual-aspect living room, designed to maximize light and views of the surrounding landscape. This inviting space features large windows on two sides and a door that opens directly onto the main garden and patio area, creating an effortless flow between indoor and outdoor living Office / Bedroom Five (4.09m x 4.37m) A versatile dual-aspect room, ideal for use as a home office or fifth bedroom Utility Plumbing is in place for a washer and dryer, along with useful storage space and a side window providing natural light Wc Fitted with a two-piece suite comprising a WC and wash hand basin Living Room (8.06m x 4.91m) The sitting room is a magnificent space of generous proportions, offering a truly beautiful view. A galleried landing opens to a spacious sitting area, featuring floor-to-ceiling glazing that floods the room with natural light. The vaulted ceiling enhances the sense of openness and drama, while the room is enriched with charming details such as natural brick pillars and exposed timber beams Bedroom one (4.16m x 4.38m) A king-size room with dual aspects, a skylight, and a door leading to the en suite. En-suite A two-piece white suite, comprising a wash hand basin and WC, along with a separate shower cubicle. Bedroom two (3.61m x 4.52m) A generously guest room with dual aspects and a skylight, featuring a door leading to the en suite En-suite A two-piece white suite, comprising a wash hand basin and WC, along with a separate shower cubicle. Bedroom three (4.16m x 3.52m) A spacious double-sized room with dual aspects, allowing natural light to flood the space, and a skylight that adds an extra touch of brightness and openness Family Bathroom The property also features a luxurious family bathroom, complete with a roll-top bath, a vanity unit with an integrated hand basin, and a WC Bedroom four (2.91m x 2.06m) A single-sized room with a window to the rear aspect and a skylight, bringing in plenty of natural light Garden The property benefits from a private, southwest-facing rear garden, mainly laid to lawn, with mature hedging offering excellent screening from neighboring properties. Parking - Off street The property benefits from off-road parking to the front and on the private drive, with a further two spaces located under the coach house.