Cowlinge, Newmarket, Suffolk

Lambfair House is an attractive 16th Century, Grade II Listed Farmhouse situated in a quiet rural location, surrounded by open countryside. Built in 1574, the property has retained a wealth of period features, including moulded beams, high ceilings, and inglenook fireplaces complemented by modern finishes. Further benefits include a range of useful outbuildings including a Victorian barn offering the potential for conversion into an annexe or additional living accommodation - stables, and a large storage barn.

All set within 3.2 acres of mature gardens and paddocks.

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL: A spacious and welcoming hallway with attractive brick fireplace.

DRAWING ROOM: An impressive double-aspect room with high ceiling, exposed moulded beams, an inglenook fireplace with stove, and an oak staircase leading to the first floor.

SITTING ROOM: A lovely light double-aspect room, with a bay window overlooking the garden, and an inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove.

DINING ROOM: Double aspect with high ceiling, exposed beams, and an outlook over the garden.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: The hub of the home, extensively fitted with a range of units set beneath granite and wooden worktops, with a double Belfast sink inset. Appliances include an Everhot range cooker, integrated fridge, and dishwasher. The kitchen opens through to a sitting and dining area, with a door leading to the rear.

REAR LOBBY: Leads to:

SHOW ROOM: Fitted with a W/C, wash basin, tiled shower cubicle, and heated towel rail.

UTILITY ROOM: With further units under worktops, a sink and drainer inset, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, and additional fridge freezer, etc.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Showcasing the impressive oak staircase leading to the second floor and exposed beams.

PRINCIPLE BEDROOM: Double aspect, with exposed beams and an outlook over the garden.

EN SUITE (JACK & JILL): Tastefully fitted with W/C, washbasin, bath with shower over, and storage cupboard.

DRESSING ROOM / BEDROOM 4: With extensively fitted wardrobed and drawers.

BEDROOM 2: Double aspect, with an outlook over the gardens, storage cupboard, and fitted wardrobes.

BEDROOM 3: With an outlook to the front.

CLOAKROOM: W/C and wash basin.

BATHROOM: Fitted with a stylish white W/C, wash basin, bath with shower attachment, heated towel rail, and cupboard.

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING: Leads to:

BEDOOM 5: Double aspect with exposed beams.

BATHROOM: Fitted with a W/C, wash basin, bath with shower attachment, and a heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 6: Double aspect with exposed beams and brickwork, and a storage cupboard.

OUTSIDE The property is situated down a quiet country lane, approached by double oak gates opening onto a sweeping gravel driveway, providing parking and turning for several vehicles, in turn leading to the outbuildings and DOUBLE GARAGE, with up-and-over door, light, and power connected.

VICTORIA BARN Located to the rear of the property, offering a great deal of potential for conversion into a variety of uses, including additional living accommodation, annexe, gymnasium etc.

The principal barn features large doors opening to an open-plan store room with stairs leading to a mezzanine first floor, with light and power connected. There are three adjacent store rooms which could be used as stables or for storage/workshops, with light and power connected. An external staircase leads above the DOUBLE GARAGE to the STUDIO, which is ideally suited for use as a gymnasium or home office. Adjacent to the driveway is a more modern MACHINERY BARN - ideal for plant storage and stabling - also with light and power connected, and leading out to the paddocks.

THE GARDENS The property sits well within its plot, surrounded by wonderful mature gardens, with large expanses of lawn interspersed with mature beds and borders, featuring box hedging, lavender and rose beds, a variety of specimen trees, and meandering path ways - enjoying a range of colour throughout the summer. South and west-facing paved terraces provide ideal spaces for al fresco entertaining. There is also a kitchen garden with vegetable beds in fruit cages, and a mature woodland filled with wild flowers - a haven for wildlife.

To the West of the driveway is a paddock with all-weather turnout and a field shelter, whilst opposite the property lies an additional paddock, with the grounds in all measuring 3.25 acres.