8 bedroom equestrian facility for sale

AN EXCEPTIONAL GRADE II LISTED HOUSE ENJOYING SUPERB COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS WITH AN IMPRESSIVE SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE, OUTBUILDINGS SUITABLE FOR
CONVERSION. IN ALL 10,189 SQ. FT. ALONG WITH PADDOCKS AND STABLES EXTENDING TO ABOUT 12 ACRES (STS)

THE PROPERTY
The Priory is an impressive and prominent Grade II
listed Country house with a self-contained annexe
with extensive outbuildings and charming established
grounds extending to 12 acres in all. The Priory dates
to the mid-16th Century with subsequent extensions
over the years. This superb property occupies a prime
position on the edge of the sought-after village of
Denham. The property is part-timber framed, brick and
rendered under a thatch and pantile roof significantly
improved by the current owners. The property retains
many of its original features including exposed beams,
open fireplaces, moulded Mullion window and arched
roll-moulded hand and leaf carved spandrels.

LOCATION
The Priory occupies a picturesque setting on the edge
of this highly sought after village location enjoying
vast rolling countryside views. Denham itself is a small
hamlet lying just around 1 mile from the thriving and
well - appointed village of Barrow and just 7 miles
from Bury St Edmunds and 8 miles from Newmarket.
Comprehensive facilities can be found in the fine
cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds, which offers an
excellent range of shopping and amenity facilities,
including the Arc shopping centre, a diverse range of
restaurants and the acclaimed Georgian Theatre Royal.
There is excellent schooling in both the private and
public sectors and a range of swimming pools, health
clubs and golf clubs. There is excellent access to the A14
and A11 (M11). There is a branch line connection from
Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge,
Cambridge North, Audley End and Whittlesford
Parkway offer direct rail lines in to London, with
the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted
International Airport is approximately 50 minutes

OUTSIDE
The Priory is approached through timber gates with
a sweeping gravel driveway leading to parking and
turning for several vehicles. The attractive avenue of
trees run parallel with the post and rail paddocks. The
parkland meadows and paddocks offer equestrian use
with 6 stable boxes along with a post and rail surfaced
Lunge Pit and 5 horse Monarch Horse walker. Planning
permission has been granted for a 60m x 30m Horse
Arena. The perimeter fencing is Tornado secure fencing.
The extensive outbuildings formally used for garaging
within a courtyard setting offer 4,450 sq. ft currently
used as workshops, storage, with rubber matted horse
wash bay and space previously used as a Solarium, feed
room, Tack room and further storage. The outbuildings
would be suitable for conversion (subject to planning )
to form further accommodation or an indoor swimming
pool/office.

The attractive landscaped grounds are a particular
feature, offering a high degree of privacy and enjoying
open views over the surrounding rural countryside. The
garden has well maintained lawns, an abundance of well
stocked flower and shrub beds and pond.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Postcode: IP29 5EW
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
LPG Gas Heating.
Tenure: The property is freehold with vacant possession
on completion.
Local Authority: West Suffolk Council -
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Council Tax: Band G - Current annual charge: £3,632.32
Agents Notes – A re-directed footpath has been awarded
and runs along the northern boundary of the property

DIRECTIONS
From Newmarket High Street take the B1063 through
Cheveley and upon reaching the village of Ashley, fork
left just past the former Crown Public House, passing
the village pond on the right. After a short distance, turn
right signposted to Dalham. Follow the road into the
village take the first right turning just beyond the Affleck
Arms Public House. Turn left into Barrow Road and
continue into the village of Denham and the entrance to
The Priory can be found on the right-hand side.