5 bedroom detached house for sale

A DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS AND WELL PRESENTED DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE WITH AN ENCLOSED GARDEN IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER AND WELL SERVED VILLAGE

THE PROPERTY
The Mallards is a well presented and deceptively spacious detached property with a car port and good sized enclosed garden in a highly sought after and well served village with stunning views over the village pond.

Built-in circa 1980, this well located property has rendered brick and weatherboard elevations under a peg tiled roof with double glazing throughout. Extending to 2,385 sq ft, the light and spacious accommodation incorporates a welcoming entrance hall with stairs to the first floor, sitting room, dining room, garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, leisure/reception room, shower room, principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, five further bedrooms including a bedroom/study and family bathroom.

The generously sized double aspect sitting room has a newly installed wood burning stove with brick and slate surround, wood effect floor and French doors to the garden room. The charming dining room has a window to the front and exposed wooden beams. The light and spacious kitchen/breakfast room has a window to the front and rear, fitted base and eye level units, Apollo Slab Tech worktops with tiled splashbacks, sink, integrated appliances including five ring induction hob with extractor hood over, oven, combi oven/grill/microwave/steamer, dishwasher, space for an American style fridge/freezer and recessed ceiling downlights. The utility room has base and eye level units, pantry, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer with door to the garden. The good sized leisure/reception room has windows to the front and French doors to the car port. There is a useful shower room located off the utility room.

There is a spacious landing with loft access. The good sized principal bedroom has windows to the front and side overlooking the village pond, fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room with corner shower, w/c, sink with vanity, recessed shelves and heated towel rail. There are five further bedrooms, one with built in cupboards and a well finished family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
The property has a large car port providing parking for several cars. The attractive and private rear garden is enclosed by fencing and a brick wall. A paved terrace adjoins the rear with steps up to the lawn with well stocked flower and shrub beds, trees, garden shed and outbuilding, outside lighting and water tap.

LOCATION
The Mallards is situated in the centre of the village of Ashley with stunning views of the pond. Ashley is set in beautiful rolling countryside on the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk border, with local amenities including two public houses, a village shop and a church. The nearby horseracing town of Newmarket offers a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. The market town of Bury St Edmunds and the University City of Cambridge offer a wider range of 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 into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately forty minutes’ drive.