6 bedroom detached house for sale

Ironbridge Cottage is a six bedroom detached property situated in a rural location opposite the River Little Ouse.

Outside there is a garden plus extensive equestrian facilities, including stabling for fifteen horses and one pony, a horse walker and approximately 3 acres (stms) of paddocks. 

Approximate Distances Downham Market 10 miles, Ely 11 miles, Thetford Forest 25 miles and Newmarket 26 miles. 

Local Notes The property is opposite the River Little Ouse which offers potential for those interested in fishing and boating. Good outriding for equestrian enthusiasts. There are good transport links via the A10. 

Main House Kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, dining room, cloakroom, six first floor bedrooms, one en-suite and family bathroom. 

Outside 15 stables, feed room, pony box and horse walker, approx 3 acres (stms) post and railed paddocks. 

Accommodation  

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 6.63m (21'9'') x 2.57m (8'5'') With butler sink, fitted with a range of solid wood eye and base level storage units and drawers, granite worksurfaces, plumbing for dishwasher, electric cooker point, double glazed window to side aspect, stone flooring. 

Breakfast Area With further eye and base level storage units and work surfaces, double glazed window to rear aspect, tiled floor, space for range style oven, radiator, door to boiler room. 

Boiler Room 3.20m (10'6'') x 1.45m (4'9'') With oil-fired central heating boiler, plumbing for automatic washing machine and vent for tumble drier, door to rear garden. 

Hallway With door to front aspect, stairs to first floor, stone flooring.  

Cloakroom With low level w.C., tiled floor, fitted shelving. 

Dining Room 3.68m (12'1'') max x 3.61m (11'10'') With cast iron woodburning stove, solid wood flooring, picture rail, double-glazed window to front aspect, radiator. 

Sitting Room 7.44m (24'5'') max x 7.24m (23'9'') max (l-shaped) With two double glazed windows to front aspect, patio doors to side aspect overlooking stabling, double glazed window to rear aspect, feature open fire with tiled hearth, stairs to first floor, under stairs storage area, tiled floor, television point, telephone point, three radiators. 

First Floor  

Bedroom 1 3.66m (12'0'') x 3.63m (11'11'') With double glazed window to front aspect with views of the River Little Ouse, timber flooring, radiator, opening to: 

 

En-Suite With French bath with shower above, low level w.C., window to front aspect. 

Bedroom 2 3.68m (12'1'') x 3.61m (11'10'') With double glazed window to front aspect with views of the River Little Ouse, timber flooring, radiator. 

Bedroom 3 3.38m (11'1'') x 2.77m ( 9'1'') With double glazed window to rear with views across open countryside, built-in double wardrobe, radiator. 

Bedroom 4 3.33m (10'11'') x 2.54m (8'4'') With double glazed window to side aspect giving views of the stabling and paddocks, radiator. 

Bedroom 5 3.30m (10'10'') x 2.79m (9'2'') With double glazed window to rear aspect giving views across surrounding countryside, radiator. 

Bedroom 6 3.33m (10'11'') max x 2.57m( 8'5'') With access to loft which has velux windows, double glazed window to side aspect, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, picture rail, radiator. 

Bathroom With suite comprising low level w.C, pedestal hand wash basin, panelled bath, two velux windows, radiator. 

Outside The property is situated opposite the River Little Ouse and is approached via a gravelled in-out driveway. To the front there are also established shrub beds.

The gravelled driveway leads alongside the property where there is then additional storage. A 5-bar gate leads to the equestrian element of the property and the front section comprises as follows: 

Stables 6 -12ft x 12ft (Approximate measurement only)
1 -18ft x 12ft (Approximate measurement only)
Feed room
Pony box

These stables are of timber construction with stone floors and have lighting. The stables overlook the horse walker which has recently been installed and sits on a concrete base.

A 5-bar gate then leads to the rear section of stables where there are as follows: 

Stables 1 - 20ft x 12ft

5 - 15ft x 12ft

2 - 12ft x 12ft

These stables are also of timber construction with dirt floors and have gates that open to form individual crew yards. These stables overlook 5 paddocks which have post and rail fencing. The total area is approximately 3 acres (stms).

The paddocks back onto adjoining farmland and there are many opportunities for quiet outriding along the riverbank and local roads and droves. 

Local Authority West Norfolk Council
Council Tax Band C.

Tenure
Freehold.