4 bedroom detached house

A stunning 16th Century historic family home set in 3.7 acres with river access and premium equestrian facilities.

We love it! This is a great family home with a wonderful ambience, in a private setting with south and west facing grounds. the tranquil sounds of the running brook run through the grounds for fishing, visiting Swans, and kayaking, with the adjacent beauty of acreage to complement the excellent equestrian facilities.

What the Owners Say

This property was my forever dream. I purchased with my father with the intention of moving the horses over, and then the rest of my family, and enjoying all that is on offer. Sadly, circumstances have changed for my father and regretfully, our plans will not now materialise for me to move to Gosfield. The next owner will love this home and hopefully enjoy all that there is to offer in the area and with the wonderful facilities. It is also worth noting that there is an added benefit of up to an additional 6.5 acres available from the neighbouring farmer, which the next owner may want to pursue.

History & Background

A superb family home, with wonderful lifestyle opportunities, served by its 3.7-acre plot, extensive equestrian facilities and securely fenced (dog/child proof) Bourne Brook running through the grounds. This is a running water brook, attracting river birds and mammals with places to canoe, fish, and kayak for fun. The brook runs between Gosfield Lake and Sparrows Pond. The house is Grade II Listed, recorded to date back to the 1500’s or earlier, with later additions. It features three red brick chimney stacks with its exposed timber frame and plastered external finishes. The property in more recent years has undergone a comprehensive programme of refurbishment providing characterful accommodation, exposed timbers, and charming inglenook fireplaces, combined with the practicalities of 21st century living. The equestrian facilities are excellent with a near full size international arena with training mirrors onto an enclosed stable yard of 5 full size boxes and a tack room with additional storage, a field shelter (on skids), extensive parking, and majority post & rail paddocks. Our client, (together with the previous owner) currently rents additional grazing land from the neighbouring farmer. Both Codham Park & Finchingfield Equestrian centres are within easy reach (3.6 and 11.2 miles respectively), as well as Suffolk Equestrian Centre (The Jays) near Bury St Edmunds.

The property benefits from being an end of chain situation.

Ground Floor Accommodation

The main entrance hall offers an instant first impression, being spacious with a wide turning staircase and travertine flooring, whilst featuring a gorgeous arched Inglenook fireplace which is replicated on the landing above. Heavily exposed timbers feature throughout most rooms, with some period internal doors and other historic characteristics found throughout. It is worth noting that the house also benefits from extensive storage space. Off the hall is a ground floor cloakroom/wc and a large study that was used by the previous owner as a fifth bedroom. In inner hall leads to the delightful country kitchen/breakfast room with an electric AGA and a separate twin gas hob, granite worktops, and space for a farmhouse table. This leads to a rear lobby and back door. The main family room is of superb size, triple aspect with doors directly onto the sunset terrace . The room oozes character with heavy ceiling beams and another magnificent Inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove.

First Floor Accommodation

A spacious split-level landing with part vaulted ceiling features, alongside a charming arched inset brick fireplace (noted in the listing). From the landings are four good-sized double bedrooms, each with differing characteristics and exposed beams. One of the bedrooms has an en-suite and there is a stylish family bathroom. Each room affords a pleasant outlook and the whole house offers a welcoming atmosphere. A door and attic stairs lead to an attic room . The attic also displays some of the original lathe & plaster.

Mature Grounds

The house is nestled in mature grounds of just under half an acre. It is well screened from the road and a vehicle access bridge leads from the main entrance for private parking and access to the double garage building. The side and rear gardens face south (to the river) and west for glorious sunshine and sunsets from the terrace. Adjacent to the terrace is a period brick outhouse – an ideal hobbies room or suitable for conversion into a home office/gym. This building also contains the automated pump system for the grounds. The tranquillity of the running brook borders the garden from the equestrian facilities. The brook has been well fenced for the safety of smaller children and for containment of the family dogs.

Equestrian Facilities

The main entrance provides a wide, deep apron for turning in and out with horseboxes before the close boarded automated (telecom) entrance gates. The wide drive leads down to the bridge with up to 3.5-tonne access for the house or into a wide turn and extensive parking area for horseboxes and larger vehicles. The stable yard is enclosed providing 5 full-size boxes with water and lighting, security lights and power points, as well as having an alarm system. Alongside is the relatively new addition of a field shelter on skids. The stables overlook the near International size arena with kick boards and a Charles Britton silica sand with rubber topping surface. The arena is approximately 57 m x 20 m with training mirrors at one end. A tower light system can be purchased for temporary lighting if required and there are various security lights dotted around. Behind the stables is further storage and access leads to approximately six mainly post & rail paddocks .In addition, there are two small, useful all-weather turnout areas. The land runs as a slope down to the river. To the rear of the property is informal access onto part of the East Anglian Farm Rides, available for miles of hacking by annual subscription. Private permission to continue the use of the rear access will be required from the local farmer/landowner, as too, the possibility or renting or buying additional land. Buyers must make their own inquiries in this respect and must not assume any rights of access or separate rental agreements.

Services

All mains electricity, drainage, gas, and water.  EPC exempt.

Agents Notes

• The property consists of three title deeds. EX594306 (Main house) EX853344 (Land to the south) and EX873780 (Land to the west).
• The rear access onto EA Farm Rides is strictly by permission from the landowner/farmer. Buyers should establish for themselves whether this informal access can continue, as any informal access cannot be conditional to the purchase. Otherwise, EA Farm rides can be accessed via a short hack on the road.
• The same landowner currently rents additional land to the property. We are given to understand that a rental agreement can continue and/or the possibility of purchasing additional land. The buyer must, again, make their own inquiries in this respect as the sale of the property can only constitute the area of land within the above three numbered titles (approximately 3.7 acres).
• The property has undergone timber treatment with an associated guarantee.
• The HM Land Registry provides a Flood report for properties lying near rivers. This can be requested from the agent. The former owners installed additional defences including an automated pump system. The house has never been damaged by flooding during their residency, nor under the current ownership, and no insurance claims for associated damage have been made. Some surface water has been experienced on the lower paddocks and in part, in front of (but not in) the stable block (and not in the arena). Historically, any surface water tends to recede quickly.
• A Propertymark Toolkit is available for buyers to view prior to offer. This contains information and any declarations provided by the seller to help buyers make an informed decision from the outset.

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