The Street, Westley Waterless, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8
- Land size
- 22.45 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Cottage with stables and 22 acres in all
- Quiet yet accessible rural location
- Lovely countryside views
- Good access for Newmarket, Cambridge & Stansted
- Three bedroom cottage with potential to extend
- Driveway with parking
- Front garden
- Office/store, tack room/store
- 3 stables and barn
- 22 acres of post and rail paddocks with water
Description
AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A DETACHED COTTAGE WITH POTENTIAL TO EXTEND, WITH STABLES AND PADDOCKS EXTENDING TO 22 ACRES IN ALL, IN THIS HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER AND ACCESSIBLE LOCATION
THE PROPERTY
Poole Farm offers an exciting opportunity to purchase a cottage offering potential for extension (subject to planning) with stables and paddocks extending to 22 acres in all, in this highly sought after and accessible location.
The charming detached cottage has red brick and rendered elevations over a brick plinth under a slate and pantiled roof with a newly installed oil tank and boiler.
The front porch has a stable style door to the front garden, window to the side and brick floor. The welcoming entrance hall has a window to the side, wooden stairs to the first floor and tiled floor. The double aspect kitchen has windows to the front and side, fitted base and eye level units, worktops with tiled splashbacks, integrated oven and hob with extractor hood above and tiled floor. The sitting room has a window to front enjoying views over the front garden and open countryside, open brick fireplace, fitted shelves and wood effect floor. The good sized utility room/cloakroom has a window to the rear, stainless steel sink, wc, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tiled floor.
The first floor has three bedrooms and family bathroom. The bathroom has a bath with shower over and tiled surround, wash basin, wc, vinyl floor and frosted window to the side.
OUTSIDE
Poole Farm has a driveway providing parking for several vehicles and access to the stables, barn and paddocks.
There is a small garden to the front of the property and adjoining the cottage is an office/store, tack room/store and three stables.
There is a separate portal framed barn with seven demountable stables.
In all there is 22.45 acres of post and rail paddocks with water connected.
LOCATION
Poole Farm occupies a sought after location, with countryside views to the front, in this small rural East Cambridgeshire village. Just five miles from Newmarket, the village has a church and village hall and is surrounded by rolling countryside with open fields, stud farms and woodland. For the commuter there is a local train service in the neighbouring village of Dullingham, leading into Cambridge and Newmarket. The neighbouring village of Stetchworth also has good local amenities including a highly regarded village school and nursery, sports centre with tennis and squash courts and a Post Office/shop. Newmarket offers an extensive range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. Newmarket is world famous as the headquarters of British racing and 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. Westley Waterless is particularly commutable to the University City of Cambridge with its burgeoning hi-tech industries, science parks and reputable schools. There is excellent access to the A14 and A11 (M11). There is a branch line connection from the neighbouring village of Dullingham and 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.
DIRECTIONS CB8 0RQ
From Newmarket High Street take the B1061 towards Dullingham. Proceed straight through the village and then turn right at the second T junction signposted to Westley Waterless. After approximately half a mile the property can be found on the right hand side.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
SERVICES: Mains water and electricity and private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.
COUNCIL TAX: Band C
Current annual charge: £2,044.99
LOCAL AUTHORITY: East Cambridgeshire District Council – Tel:
MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: Yes
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- C
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-22
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 10 Equestrian listings in East Anglia (10+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Burrough Green CofE Primary Academy1 mileOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kettlefields Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 145
- Type
- Community school
- Meadow Primary School4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 211
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Ditton Lodge Primary School4.2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 204
- Type
- Academy converter
- Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy4.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 332
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Secondary
- Newmarket Academy5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 797
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Bottisham Village College5.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,396
- Type
- Academy converter
- Castle Manor Academy7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 760
- Type
- Academy converter
- Linton Village College7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 766
- Type
- Academy converter
- Samuel Ward Academy7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,076
- Type
- Academy converter
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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