3 bed detached house for sale

Bury Road, Kentford CB8

Tudor Cottage – Charming Character Home Circa 1820

A deceptively spacious and beautifully refurbished period property, Tudor Cottage dates back to around 1820 and blends historic charm with modern convenience. Set in a popular village location, the home offers excellent access to the A11/A14, a local Primary School, Kennett Train Station, and a Post Office—all within easy reach.

Key Features:

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  Three well-proportioned double bedrooms
  
  
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  Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom
  
  
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  Spacious sitting room with wood burner and historic mantel
  
  
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  Large kitchen/dining area with modern appliances and solid oak worktops
  
  
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  Ground floor cloakroom
  
  
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  Private, low-maintenance rear garden
  
  
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  Versatile outbuilding ideal as a home office or gym
  
  
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  Off-road parking (size dependent)
  
  

Entrance Hall
Enter through a timber front door believed to be over 300 years old. There’s space to hang coats to the side, setting the tone for the character within.

Sitting Room – 4.40m x 3.89m (14'5" x 12'9")
A warm and welcoming room with a feature fireplace housing a wood burner and a stunning mantel, thought to originate from the smoking room of Regal Lodge—once home to famed actress and socialite Lilly Langtry. The mantel is believed to depict Langtry and the Prince of Wales. The room also includes a storage cupboard housing the boiler, an under-stairs cupboard, and windows to the side aspect.

Kitchen/Diner – 5.34m x 4.38m (17'6" x 14'4")
Recently updated to a high standard, this stylish and spacious kitchen offers a wide range of fitted wall and base units, double AEG built-under ovens, an electric hob with extractor, integrated dishwasher, and plumbing for a washing machine. Solid oak work surfaces and a ceramic sink with mixer tap complete the space. Windows to the side and rear bring in plenty of light, and double-glazed doors open directly to the rear garden.

Cloakroom
Fitted with a low-level WC and hand wash basin.

First Floor Landing
With a window to the side aspect, the landing features two linen cupboards and additional wardrobe storage.

Master Bedroom – 3.52m x 3.29m (11'6" x 10'9" to chimney breast)
A characterful room with window to side aspect, exposed chimney stack, and built-in double wardrobe.

En-Suite Bathroom
Features a panelled bath with reclaimed timber surround and shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low-level WC, and heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2 – 3.49m x 2.67m (11'5" x 8'9")
A bright double room with window to the side aspect.

Bedroom 3 – 2.78m x 2.58m (9'1" x 8'5")
Boasting dual aspect windows to the side and rear, plus a built-in storage cupboard.

Shower Room
Fully tiled with a single shower cubicle, low-level WC, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, and window to the rear.

Outside
The private rear garden is designed for low maintenance, primarily laid with gravel and tiled paving. It features a variety of shrubs, raised flower beds, and a versatile outbuilding with French doors and a front-facing window—ideal as a home office, studio, or gym There is also a UPVC oil tank and gated access leading to the front and a parking area to the side (vehicle size dependent).

EPC Rating: D

Location

Location:

Kentford and neighbouring Kennett are just over 4 miles from the historic horse racing town of Newmarket. There is excellent access to the A14 which interconnects to the M11 motorway to London and the A11 to the east. The market town of Bury St Edmunds is under 10 miles away and the university city of Cambridge is approximately 19 miles.

Kennet benefits from having a railway station and there is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with Cambridge North Station and the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is around 40 minutes away.

Village Information:

The dual villages of Kennett and Kentford benefit from a range of local amenities. There is a strong community atmosphere and rich history. The Railway Station is situated on Old Station Road, Kennett with trains generally running hourly during peak times and 2 hourly at other times. There is a bus running between Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge every hour, the bus stop is just before The Kentford Pub. There are other buses that stop at The Bell, going through to Mildenhall, Moulton, Herringswell, Red Lodge, Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge.

Facilities:

Local amenities include two public houses, The Kentford and The Bell Inn, local convenience store The Cabin along with Kentford Village Stores and Post Office. There is also a village hall and playing field, primary school, church and other local shops/retail premises including Lanwades Business Park.

The nearby horseracing town of Newmarket provides a further range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, and leisure facilities including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. Renowned globally for thoroughbred horses and boasting two separate racetracks with quality horses competing throughout the season.

Parking - Off Street

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