The Courtyard BALATON PLACE ; NEWMARKET ; SUFFOLK

The Courtyard BALATON PLACE ; NEWMARKET ; SUFFOLK

The Courtyard BALATON PLACE ; NEWMARKET ; SUFFOLK Cambridge 13 miles, Bury St Edmunds 16 miles, Stansted Airport 34 miles, London 68 miles (distances approximate) A highly unique and captivating property offering 11,840 sq ft of extensive and flexible accommodation set in an enviable private town location with an impressive central Mediterranean style landscaped garden ; 168 High Street, Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9AJ Tel: 01638 662231 ed.russell@jackson-stops.co.uk www.jackson-stops.co.uk Reception Hall, 6 Reception Rooms, Office and Cinema Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Boot Room and 2 Cloakrooms Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-Suite Bathroom, 3 Further Bedrooms (1 En-Suite) and Family Bathroom 3 Bedroom Guest Annexe, 2 Bedroom Gate Lodge, Integral 2 Bedroom Staff Flat Gated Driveway with Entrance Courtyard and Parking Six Car Garage and Store Mediterranean Style Central Courtyard Garden, Beautifully Planted Perimeter Walled Gardens with Gazebo Indoor Heated Swimming Pool with Gym, Jacuzzi Spa, Steam Room and Shower Room 11,840 sq ft of impressive and flexible accommodation ; 132-134 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 8PA Tel: 01223 347147 jbarnett@savills.com www.savills.com

Features Sought After and Private Town Location Welcoming Reception Hall 6 Reception Rooms Office and Cinema Room Superb Kitchen/Breakfast Room Utility Room, Boot Room and 2 Cloakrooms Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-Suite Bathroom 3 Further Bedrooms (1 En-Suite) and Family Bathroom 3 Bedroom Guest Annexe 2 Bedroom Gate Lodge Integral 2 Bedroom Staff Flat Gated Driveway with Entrance Courtyard and Parking Six Car Garage and Store Mediterranean Style Central Courtyard Garden Beautifully Planted Perimeter Walled Gardens with Gazebo Indoor Heated Swimming Pool with Gym, Jacuzzi Spa, Steam Room and Shower Room 11,840 sq ft of impressive and flexible accommodation The Property The Courtyard is an exceptional and unique property in a sought after town location providing peace, privacy and security, with an impressive central Mediterranean style landscaped garden. Formerly the courtyard stable block and formal offices to Zetland Lodge, a training establishment built in 1850 by the 2nd Earl of Zetland and subsequent home to Doctor Wooldridge in 1946, the first director of the Animal Heath Trust, The Courtyard was transformed into a magnificent centrepiece property at Balaton Place after 1998 when the Trust moved to Kentford.

Extending to an impressive 11,840 sq ft in all, this substantial house retains many attractive period features including sash windows, fireplaces and high ceilings. Designed for family living and entertaining on a grand scale, this stunning property boasts impressive reception rooms in the main house along with three distinct areas of self-contained living accommodation, including a guest annexe, integral staff flat and separate gate lodge. The notable leisure suite comprises a heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi spa, steam room, shower room, gym and plant room. Though large and spacious, The Courtyard is currently used as a family home and still manages to retain an intimate and comfortable atmosphere. With exclusive and flexible accommodation, the house is ideally suited to homeworking and the requirements of those running their own businesses, with attractive, private surroundings combined with excellent access to Cambridge, London and Stansted Airport. Location The Courtyard occupies an enviable and private position off the Snailwell Road, a sought after town location in Newmarket within striking distance of the town centre 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 Britain s largest racehorse training centre and some of the finest racing in the world is seen on Newmarket s two racecourses: The Rowley Mile and The July Course. Newmarket is also home to Tattersalls (Europe s leading Bloodstock Auctioneers), The Animal Health Trust, veterinary practices of international repute, other bloodstock support services, the National Stud, the National Horseracing Museum and The Jockey Club.

Newmarket also provides a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities, as well as health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. The picturesque market town of Bury St Edmunds and University City of Cambridge with its burgeoning hi-tech industries, science parks and reputable schools are both commutable. There is excellent access to the A14 and A11 (M11). Cambridge, Audley End and Whittlesford offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately forty minutes drive. Outside The Courtyard is approached through a pair of cast iron electric gates leading to an entrance courtyard, with parking for several cars and access to the six car garage and store. The garage has three up and over electric doors and a useful adjoining store room/former wine cellar. The property enjoys great privacy and seclusion with all the accommodation being situated around a large central feature Mediterranean style landscaped courtyard. Accessed from the entrance courtyard through a pair of cast iron gates, the tranquil courtyard garden has an attractive water fountain, manicured topiary and box hedging, acer and Cypress trees, gravel paths, a large covered paved terrace and outside lighting. There are also beautifully planted perimeter walled gardens with a gazebo, brick paved paths, box hedging and an irrigation system. Property Information Post code: CB8 7YP Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating. Tenure: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion. Local Authority: Forest Heath District Council Tel: 01638 719000

Council Tax: Band H - Current annual charge: 3,115.44 Viewing: Only by appointment with joint sole agents Jackson-Stops. Tel: 01638 662231 Savills. Tel: 01223 347147 Directions From Newmarket Clock Tower roundabout signposted Ely/ Fordham proceed out along the Fordham Road. Take the first turning right into Snailwell Road and The Courtyard, Balaton Place can be found after 0.2 miles on the left hand side. This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES100033380). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Energy Efficiency Rating IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us. 2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on. 3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale. 4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained. 5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property. 6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller. 36 47

Floorplans MAIN HOUSE GUEST ANNEXE GATE LODGE STAFF FLAT Void Down Bedroom 3 13'10 (4.22) x 10'1 (3.07) Bedroom 4 13'11 (4.24) x 10'1 (3.07) Guest Bedroom 20'8 (6.30) max x 13'8 (4.17) Dressing Room Master Bedroom 27'11 (8.51) max x 18'1 (5.51) Balcony WALLED GARDEN Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area: Main House: 8619 sq ft 800.7 sq metres (excludes restricted head height / includes garage / store & pool house) Guest Annexe Quarters: 1511 sq ft 140.3 sq metres Gate Lodge: 910 sq ft 84.5 sq metres Staff Flat: 800 sq ft 74.3 sq metres (excludes restricted head height) Boot Room Reception Hall 30' (9.12) x 18'3 (5.56) Drawing Room 30'9 (9.37) x 18'4 (5.59) Games Room 19'4 (5.89) x 18'10 (5.74) Measured in accordance with RICS guidelines. Every attempt is made to ensure accuracy, however all measurements are approximate. This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only and is not to scale. Up Utility Cinema Room 20'9 (6.32) x 13'1 (3.99) Garden Room 16'2 (4.93) x 15' (4.57) Kitchen / Breakfast Room 31'7 (9.63) x 14'4 (4.37) Gym 10'2 (3.10) x 9'9 (2.97) Plant Room 10'4 (3.15) x 8'10 (2.69) Formal Dining Room 31'9 (9.68) x 18'7 (5.66) max DINING TERRACE SUN TERRACE Pool Room 53'7 (16.36) x 18'7 (5.66) Swimming Pool 35'10 (10.93) x 11'8 (3.56) WALLED GARDEN ACCESS TO EAVES Sitting Room 21' (6.40) x 18'8 (5.69) Down Down FIRST FLOOR 2 Hot Tub Steam Room Sitting Room 18'4 (5.59) x 10'11 (3.33) Bedroom 18'9 (5.72) x 11'7 (3.53) Annexe Bedroom 3 18'2 (5.54) x 11'7 (3.53) Annexe Kitchen / Sitting Room 24'8 (7.52) x 18'8 (5.69) Play Room 24'10 (7.56) x 18'9 (5.72) Up Annexe Dressing Room Up 12' (3.66) x 9'2 (2.79) 11'10 (3.61) x 9'3 (2.82) Office 18'8 (5.69) x 11'1 (3.38) Entrance Hall 17'7 (5.36) x 10'7 (3.23) Kitchen 10'4 (3.15) x 6'5 (1.96) Study 13'1 (3.99) x 11' (3.35) Annexe Bedroom 2 13'4 (4.06) x 11'10 (3.61) Annexe Bedroom 1 17'6 (5.33) x 12'10 (3.91) ENTRANCE COURTYARD Denotes restricted head height 6 Car Garage 52'4 (15.97) x 19'4 (5.89) Store 18'10 (5.74) x 12'4 (3.76) Bedroom 1 19'6 (5.94) x 11'6 (3.51) max Kitchen 15'1 (4.60) x 5' (1.52) Sitting / Dining Room 19'6 (5.94) x 16'9 (5.11) Bedroom 2 12'10 (3.91) x 10'8 (3.25) FIRST FLOOR 1 GROUND FLOOR

NEWMARKET 01638 662231 ed.russell@jackson-stops.co.uk jackson-stops.co.uk PROPERTY EXPERTS SINCE 1910 CAMBRIDGE 01223 347147 ibarnett@savills.com savills.com