Property description
Newmarket renowned as the British Headquarters of horse racing offers an interesting and varied range of local shops and amenities. These include the National Horse Racing Museum, a twice weekly open air market, hotels, restaurants and modern leisure facilities. There is a regular railway service to London's Kings Cross and Liverpool Street stations via Cambridge. An excellent road network links the region's principal centres, including the University City of Cambridge and the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds, both approximately 13 miles from Newmarket.
The Grade II listing signifies a specific architectural interest in this imposing four storey house which is situated adjacent to the Jockey Club is ideally placed to take full advantage of Newmarket's wide ranging attractions. This unique building of rendered brick elevations under a slate roof enjoys a wealth of outstanding features starting with a hugely impressive entrance door with six fielded panels, oblong fanlight and limestone steps with wrought iron railings. Once inside you are greeted by an exceptionally fine mid 18th century wooden staircase with turned balustrading, running throughout the middle of the property. The principle rooms are all of gracious proportions with high ceilings, sash windows (the two reception rooms have period folding shutters), tall skirting boards, solid timber panel doors, cornicing and architraves. This property really does offer a spacious living environment, full of period character yet only moments from the town centre. Not only has this property been a family home but it has also been a dentist surgery in the past and is considered an ideal building to house a number of other commercial activities subject to the necessary consent. There is also an additional 1st floor large room off Bedroom 2 not owned by the current vendors but could be purchased with Malton House subject to further negotiations.
With the benefit of a gas fired radiator heating system in detail the accommodation includes:-
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall With the impressive staircase and entrance door.
Sitting Room 5.08m (16'8") x 4.17m (13'8") Sash windows with internal shutters to the front, fine open fireplace with hearth and surround, double radiator, door to the Kitchen.
Dining Room 5.07m (16'8") max x 3.98m (13'1") Sash windows with internal shutters to the front, double radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.59m (15'1") x 3.96m (13') Fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers with worktops over, matching wall cupboards, plumbing for a dishwasher, space for a refrigerator, sink unit, herringbone wooden parquet floor, part glazed door to the front with window to one side, window to the rear.
Basement
Staircase leading to:-
Games Room With original timber beams to the ceiling, window to the front, two double radiators, pool table and door to:
Utility/Store Room With original timber beams to the ceiling, window to the front, fireplace with gas boiler serving heating system and domestic hot water. Plumbing for a washing machine.
First Floor
Landing A large attractive space with two Sash windows to the front, radiator and staircase continuing to the second floor.
Bedroom 1 5.07m (16'8") x 3.76m (12'4") max Approached via several steps from the landing and with a sash window to the front, velux window to the rear, range of built in wardrobes, and door to an en suite shower area with handbasin and shower.:
Bedroom 2 5.07m (16'8") max x 4.09m (13'5") With a sash window to the front, period style fireplace, radiator and a door to:
Additional large Room By Separate Negotiation
This room is currently available by separate negotiation is not included in the listed guide price for Malton House. The room has three windows to front.
Bedroom 3 4.12m (13'6") x 3.05m (10') With two windows to rear and two radiators.
Cloakroom With a low level wc, handbasin and radiator.
Second Floor
Landing With two dormer sash windows to the front, roof access to attic with original rafters.
Bedroom 4 4.28m (14'1") x 3.70m (12'2") With a dormer sash window to front and double radiator.
Bathroom With a bath and mixer tap with shower handset, shower over with screen side, pedestal handbasin, period cast iron fireplace, range of built in cupboards and a window to the rear.
Separate WC With a low level wc and built in airing cupboard with a hot water cylinder.
Outside The walled courtyard garden is approached via a full height arched gate leading to a York stone and cobble garden area with raised borders and shrubs. There is 1 parking space in front of the wall.
Note There is a right of way across the courtyard for one other property.
Council Tax Band: D Forest Heath District Council
Viewing: Strictly by prior arrangement with Pocock & Shaw. PBS/N6135