A VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO RENOVATE AND RECONFIGURE A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED HOUSE SET IN 0.8 ACRE IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER EDGE OF TOWN LOCATION WITH ALTERNATIVE POTENTIAL TO REDEVELOP (STP)

THE PROPERTY

Falicon Lodge is a substantial property with brick elevations under a pantiled roof. Built in the 1930s, this versatile property extends to 3,251 sq ft, with a reception hall with stairs to the first floor, three well-proportioned reception rooms, one with an open fireplace, study, playroom/bedroom 5 with en-suite shower room, large kitchen/breakfast room with pantry and a useful utility room. The first floor has a large landing, principal bedroom with en-suite shower room and glazed sun room with views over the garden, three further bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, family bathroom and a cloakroom. The house is not Listed but is located within the town Conservation Area. Falicon Lodge offers very exciting potential for modernisation, reconfiguration or redevelopment (subject to planning) in this sought after town location.

OUTSIDE

Falicon Lodge is approached through a pillared entrance with wrought iron gates leading to a large driveway with parking and turning for several vehicles and access to the double garage and private grounds. The attractive established grounds offer a high degree of privacy and extend to 0.8 acre in all (sts). The gardens are enclosed by wooden fencing and hedging with lawns, mature specimen trees, flower and shrub beds and a paved terrace. There is an outdoor swimming pool (requiring refurbishment), garden shed, outside lighting and water tap.

LOCATION

Falicon Lodge occupies a sought after and quiet residential location within walking distance of the High Street, train station, Tattersalls sales rooms and amenities. Newmarket is set in attractive countryside on the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border and is world famous as the headquarters of British horseracing. The town is home to many racing institutions including the National Stud, the National Horseracing Museum, Tattersalls and The Jockey Club. Some of the finest racing in the world is seen on Newmarket’s two racecourses: The Rowley Mile and The July Course. Newmarket itself provides a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club; Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds offer further amenities. There is excellent access to the A14 and A11 (M11). There is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge, 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 forty minutes’ drive.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Oil fired central heating.

TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: East Cambridgeshire District Council [use Contact Agent Button]

COUNCIL TAX: Band G
Current annual charge: £3,143

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through joint sole agents:

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Registered Title: The property is owned by way of a possessory title for which an indemnity policy is in place.