THE HARDY APARTMENT, EXNING

THE HARDY APARTMENT, EXNING

A superb, 3rd floor Georgian apartment, forming part of a magnificent Grade II* listed country mansion in wonderful grounds and parkland of approximately 8.30 acres. Newmarket 2 miles, Cambridge 14 miles, Stansted Airport 30 miles, A14 1 mile (distances are approximate). Property Summary Gross internal floor area 1,808 sq.ft (168 sq.m). Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Master Bedroom with Dressing Area and En Suite Shower Room, 2 Further Bedrooms and 2 Further Bath/Shower Rooms (1 En Suite). Cartlodge Parking, Store Room, access to and use of approximately 8.30 acres (3.360 hectares) of wonderful Communal Gardens and Grounds with Hard Tennis Court. Please read Important Notice on the floor plan page. THE HARDY APARTMENT, EXNING HOUSE, COTTON END ROAD, EXNING, SUFFOLK CB8 7NA 395,000 (GUIDE PRICE)

Description The Hardy Apartment is one of just 5 apartments created within the original Georgian building in 2002. The accommodation has been extremely well maintained and benefitting from a third floor position, the apartment enjoys, in part, delightful views over the communal gardens. Historical Note Exning House is Grade II* listed being of architectural or historical interest. Designed by Andrews Jelfe in 1734, it once formed the central part of the 3,000 acre Exning Estate. The property was sold in 1891 and again in 1895 at which time the new owner commissioned the highly renowned architect, Philip Webb, to design the large Victorian addition to the original Georgian House. Gardens and Grounds The wonderful landscaped gardens are well established and create a beautiful parkland setting. There is a wooded area, large expanses of lawn, many fine specimen trees and use of a hard tennis court. Exning House is approached through an electronically operated gated entrance and over a long gravelled driveway which leads round to a parking area and Cart Lodge. There is also an extremely useful Store Room.

Property Highlights Well proportioned accommodation with high ceilings extending to an impressive 1,808 sq.ft (168 sq.m). Period features include deep skirtings, panelled doors and sash windows. Dual aspect Sitting Room with views over the communal gardens and fireplace with inset gas fire, slate hearth, timber surround and mantle. Kitchen/Dining Room with range of matching base and wall cabinets, granite work surfaces, shelved pantry and integrated appliances comprising electric oven, 5 ring gas hob with extractor hood above, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Spacious Master Bedroom with built-in wardrobes and drawers, adjoining Dressing Area and En Suite Shower Room. 2 further double Bedrooms, 1 of which is currently used as a Dining Room, and 2 further Bath/Shower Rooms (1 En Suite). Gas fired central heating with pressurised hot water system. Audio entry system and security alarm.

Important notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. The above plans are not to scale and are provided for identification purposes only. OS licence NO. ES100017734. Copyright Bidwells LLP 2016. We may hold your name on our database unless you instruct us otherwise. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD

01223 841842 bidwells.co.uk Location Exning House lies on the north eastern edge of the village close to woodland and open countryside. Local facilities include a post office, shop, 2 hotels, public house and a primary school. Newmarket, which is recognised as the headquarters of British horse racing, lies just 2 miles to the south and stages some of the finest racing in the world. It also offers a good range of shopping facilities, hotels, restaurants, schools catering for all ages and a variety of leisure facilities including an 18 hole golf course. Newmarket also has a mainline railway station providing services, via Cambridge, to King's Cross and Liverpool Street and the nearby A14 provides excellent road links to Norwich, Cambridge and London. Viewing By prior telephone appointment with Bidwells 01223 841842 Enquiries George Moore 01223 559432 george.moore@bidwells.co.uk Stonecross, Trumpington High Street, Cambridge, CB2 9SU 01223 841842 bidwells.co.uk Additional Information Local Authority Forest Heath District Council 01638 713493 Outgoings Council Tax Band: G Council Tax Payable 2015/2016: 2515.25 A Management Company is responsible for external maintenance, buildings insurance and upkeep of the gardens, grounds and tennis court. The 2015/2016 Service Charge for The Hardy Apartment is 3,779.03, payable in 2 instalments. Services All mains services are connected to the property. Fixtures & Fittings All items normally designated as tenant s fixtures and fittings including curtains and light fittings, are expressly excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Energy Rating D Tenure & Possession The property is sold with the benefit of a 999 year lease granted on 2 February 2002. Each property owns a share in the Management Company which also owns the freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.