4 bed detached house for sale

Gorse Close, Red Lodge IP28

Four Bedroom Detached Family Home

Tucked away in a quiet and sought-after position in Red Lodge, Gorse Close is a much-loved four bedroom detached family home that has been thoughtfully extended and recently benefits from modern kitchen modern, while still offering scope for future improvement. Just a short walk from local shops and amenities, the property combines convenience with a peaceful setting, making it an ideal home for a growing family.

On the ground floor, the house opens with a welcoming porch providing useful space for coats and boots. The generous sitting room flows through to a dining area large enough for an eight-seater table, and sliding doors connect this space to a bright and versatile garden room, perfect for use as a playroom, additional dining area or second lounge. The kitchen has been recently refitted in a modern style, complemented by a practical utility room and a downstairs cloakroom. From the hallway, an internal door gives access to the garage, which provides excellent storage and offers potential for conversion, subject to planning permission.

Upstairs, the home benefits from four well-proportioned bedrooms. The master bedroom features cleverly designed built-in cupboards surrounding the bed area, and the fully tiled family bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath, shower attachment, wash hand basin and WC.

Outside, the property enjoys ample off-road parking at the front, framed by a charming picket fence, while the rear garden is a generous size, privately enclosed and enhanced by two useful outbuildings ideal for storage.

Cherished by the current owners, this property offers both immediate comfort and the opportunity to create a forever home in a thriving and family-friendly community.

Location

The popular village of Red Lodge is positioned just off the A11 some 5 miles from the historic horse racing town of Newmarket and 13 miles from the market town of Bury St Edmunds. There is excellent access to the A14 which interconnects to the M11 motorway to London and the A11 to the east. The university city of Cambridge can be reached in approximately 30 minutes.

The nearby village of 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

Red Lodge dates to 1926 when the first houses were built, although the public house is far older, having been recorded on a map at the site in 1885. The village has seen a lot of changes in recent years with many new homes from a variety of building companies built on the old rabbit warren lands of Freckenham Manor at the northern end of the village, Kings Warren Development. There is an active community with many local clubs and groups in the village and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Regular buses serve the village offering transportation to Mildenhall, Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and other nearby towns and villages.

Facilities

Facilities in the village include primary school, village hall (known as the Millennium Centre), a sports pavilion with five-a-side football pitch and tennis courts. There is a public house/steak house restaurant, convenience store, pharmacy and other local shops. The nearby village of Chippenham is home to Chippenham Park and the favoured La Hogue Farm Shop and cafe.

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.

Hockeys

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Our family run Newmarket office opened its doors in January 2022 and has already established itself as a leading agent in the Newmarket area, with an unrivalled reputation for customer service. So, if you have any local property requirements, feel free to contact us today!

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