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A three-bedroom detached period cottage situated at the entrance of a countryside estate has hit the market at a guide price of £575,000. South Lodge on the Branches Park Estate in Cowlinge, Newmarket, is a secluded brick property with far reaching views over rolling farmland. According to selling agent Cheffins, it has been “greatly improved by the current owner and has the potential for extension (subject to planning)”.
READ MORE: Barn conversion with extensive gardens for sale at £1m guide The quarry tiled entrance porch and adjoining hallway open to the double aspect living room, a spacious and bright room with tiled flooring, picture rails, a cast-iron radiator, and an attractive open fireplace with wooden surround and cast-iron hearth. The double aspect living room (Image: Cheffins) This leads through to the kitchen/breakfast room, which also benefits from a double aspect and is fitted with a range of bespoke wall and base units made from solid wood and with composite work surfaces. There is also a sunken sink, a large pantry cupboard and space and plumbing for appliances in the kitchen, while the dining area includes a cast-iron radiator and a feature fireplace (currently boarded off).
Bespoke wall and base units in the kitchen are made from solid wood (Image: Cheffins) The dining area in the kitchen/breakfast room (Image: Cheffins) A utility area at the rear of the property provides extra space and plumbing for appliances and is fitted with a bespoke, under counter dog kennel for furry family members. The downstairs bathroom comprises a re-fitted three-piece suite with a clawfoot roll-top bath with shower attachment, a separate walk-in shower and a wall-mounted hand wash basin, plus a heated towel rail. The cloakroom opposite features a low-level WC and hand wash basin.
The utility room includes a bespoke dog kennel (Image: Cheffins) A clawfoot roll-top bath and walk-in shower add a touch of luxury to the downstairs bathroom (Image: Cheffins) The first-floor landing provides access to all three of South Lodge’s bedrooms, including the double aspect master bedroom with views overlooking the adjacent meadows, and a cast-iron fireplace and radiator. The other two bedrooms also have cast-iron radiators and sloped ceilings. The master bedroom (Image: Cheffins) Outside, South Lodge is situated at the south entrance to the Branches Park Estate, with a lawned garden enclosed by a picket fence to the front and a block-paved pathway leading around the property.
A further garden area which is also laid to lawn is found on the left-hand side of the house and to the right is a driveway providing off-road parking for several cars. The rear garden is mostly laid to lawn with multiple seating areas (Image: Cheffins) South Lodge’s rear garden is south-west facing and mainly laid to lawn with mature shrub and tree borders. A pergola with a porcelain patio seating area offers an ideal space for al fresco dining and a further patio made from Indian sandstone is accessed via steps.
Peaceful meadows can be seen from the right-hand side of the garden, and there is also atmospheric outside lighting. A pergola with a porcelain patio seating area abuts the house (Image: Cheffins) In addition to two timber storage areas, there are several oak timber outbuildings with slate roofing and power and light connected. These surround a central area of astroturf and Cheffins said they are “ideal for re-development into an outside entertainment area or conversion, subject to planning”.
Several outbuildings which are ripe for renovation can be found in the grounds (Image: Cheffins) The Branches Park Estate sits within 1,500 acres of beautiful Suffolk countryside, including parkland designed by Capability Brown and ancient oak woodlands. Currently used as an events venue, the family-owned estate has a focus on sustainability and also regularly displays works from local artists in the grounds. READ MORE: 18th century barn with eight acres on the market for nearly £1.
5m The village of Cowlinge in located approximately nine miles from the historic town of Newmarket and is conveniently close to both the Essex and Cambridgeshire borders. For more information, please contact Cheffins. PROPERTY FACTS South Lodge, Cowlinge Guide price: £575,000 Cheffins, 01638 663228 cheffins.
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