The Forge
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128 The Street, Kirtling, Cambrisgeshire, CB8 9PD 51°56'54.7"N 1°34'53.0"W what3words ///enigma.disarmed.blotches
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ABOUT THIS HOUSE
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he Forge not only offers light, space and height in abundance; it has been beautifully designed demonstrating contemporary and traditional living at its finest. The result is a superb family house that has been finished with remarkable attention to detail and designed perfectly for modern day living. Located in the ever popular village of Kirtling, the property was significantly extended in the early part of the millenium and ongoing works have continued in recent years. On arrival, there is immediately a sense of the quality of craftsmanship. The accommodation throughout is generous and allows a real flexibility as to how it could be used.
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here are a number of key highlights to living at this wonderful property. The main ones are:
A beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room is not only a superb space for those who are keen on cooking but it offers a perfect space to dine and entertain. Since the property was purchased by the owner in 2017, it has undergone a great deal of work including; an entirely new thatch roof, a new 2 bay carport, the renovation of an existing barn, a porch, repainting internally and externally the levelling and graveling of the driveway to name just a few. STUDIO
The owner has a real design flair and an eye for detail, the result being a home that very much has a compelling mix of light, modern spaces yet cleverly retains much of the period charm and character. The four bedroom, two bath/shower rooms, arranged over the first floor, make for comfortable family living. STUDIO
The main bedroom is particularly impressive, having wonderful views across the garden and newly fitted bespoke wardrobes. The gardens are simply beautiful, with a huge amount of time and effort being made to create the most spectacular spaces which are separated by established box hedges, intricate pathways and well stocked flower beds. Parts are laid to lawn and interspersed with a variety of trees and shrubs. A large gravel driveway provides parking for a number of cars as does a two bay carport. There is an incredibly useful barn providing a great deal of storage as well as a gatehouse with washing facilities and loo.
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ABOUT THIS HOUSE
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WHAT3WORDS ///enigma.disarmed.blotches CO-ORDINATES 52°10'52.7"N 0°27'51.8"E SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage Partial underfloor heating on ground floor Oil fired central heating EPC D COUNCIL TAX Band E LOCAL AUTHORITY East Cambridgeshire AGENT'S NOTE The owner of this property is related to a Director of The Country House Department Limited
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ABOUT THIS AREA
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he villages of Kirtling and Upend lie in Cambridgeshire on the eastern edge, close to the Suffolk border and situated 5.8 miles south east of Newmarket. It is a quiet, rural community surrounded by
rolling countryside and mixed woodland. The villages contain many historic buildings. The parish benefits from a superb Village Hall and also the Red Lion pub. The Red Lion is a traditional village pub in a stunning location. If it’s a pint and a chat you’re after you’ll find good ale and a warm welcome at the Red Lion. Just over the boarder into Suffolk and only 5.8 miles away is
Newmarket. Widley known as the home of
horseracing, it was once the sporting playground for royalty and is now home to over 3000 horses and has two of the most prestigious racecourses in the country, if not the world. The racecourses host two of the five British Classic Races plus countless race days and the July Festival, one of the most glamourous events in the racing calendar. Some of Newmarket’s attractions are best experienced in the mornings - watch the town come to life as the riders put their equine colleagues through their paces on the Training Grounds or go behind-the-scenes in the historic stable yards. There’s also plenty to do in Newmarket after dark, including excellent bars and restaurants, après racing parties at Newmarket Racecourses, and Newmarket Nights, a series of concerts after racing in the summer. There are a number of shops which includes a Waitrose supermarket.
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ABOUT THIS AREA
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industries such as software and bioscience as well as many start-up companies born out of the university. There are a number of state and private schools in the area. Road communications are fantastic to the A14 which in turn provides access to the M11 to London, with the A14 continuing to the west.
TOWNS & TRAIN STATIONS Newmarket 5 miles Bury St. Edmunds 16 miles Cambridge 17 miles London Stanstead 31.6 miles Newmarket Train Station 5.7 miles London Kings Cross from 79 mins Cambridge Train Station 19.9 miles London Kings Cross from 50 mins LOCAL The Kings Head, Dullingham The Red Lion, Kirtling Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, Newmarket
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he property retains a huge amount of character and charm, yet well suited to modern day living.
There is underfloor heating in the sitting room and dining room and a sound system which runs throughout the ground floor.
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he area is well renowned for not only having some of the most beautiful villages and countryside, but also some of the most fantastic pubs and restaurants the area has to offer.
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he gardens are simply beautiful, mostly laid to lawn they are interspersed with a variety of trees, shrubs and topiary and well-established flower beds.
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FLOORPLAN Click to view Virtual Tour
Total - 301.5 sq m / 3,245 sq ft | Main House - 251.9 sq m / 2,711 sq ft | Including Lim
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Country House Department gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptio necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. The C planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. The Country House Department does not accept responsibility for any exp all wayleaves, covenants, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Photographs taken June 2022. Particulars prepared in June 2022
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mited Use Area - 44.0 sq m / 474 sq ft | Outbuildings - 49.6 sq m / 524 sf ft
ons, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not Country House Department does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to penses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of
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ABOUT US
The Country House Department Limited John Eccles House Robert Robinson Avenue Oxford, OX4 4GP
01865 338 300 info@thecountryhousedepartment.com thecountryhousedepartment.com
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