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"AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 30 YEARS A STRIKING LODGE COTTAGE WITHIN A CHARMING PART WALLED GARDEN IN A UNIQUE SETTING ON BROOKSIDE WITH EXCITING POTENTIAL

Mulberry Lodge is a charming property designed and built in the traditional period style of a gate lodge orientated around an impressive protruding front gable with fine decorative flint paneling. Built in 1984 within grounds formerly part of adjoining Moulton Priory the property has been within the current ownership since 1993 having been a long standing and much loved family home. The property has now reached the point of requiring refurbishment and modernising and therefore offers a timely opportunity for a new owner to add their own stamp by reconfiguring and potentially extending subject to the necessary consents see Agents Note .

Built of brick and timber frame under a tile roof, with large timber windows with sealed unit double glazing, the well proportioned accommodation benefits from good levels of natural light. The front door is set within a covered verandah opening into the entrance hall and inner hall. Opening from the entrance hall, the sitting room enjoys views to the front and features a Jetmaster fire set within a brick inglenook fireplace. The triple aspect kitchen dining room has fitted timber wall and floor units with worktops, sink, integral hob and oven and space for fridge freezer and a pantry cupboard. A large utility room and a cloakroom WC are located off the entrance hall with a back door. The bedrooms are located at the end of the inner hall. The principal bedroom has windows to the front and side, with built in cupboards. There are two further bedrooms set to the rear and a family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
Mulberry Lodge has a right of access through the main outer gate and drive to Moulton Priory, to the entrance of Mulberry Lodge with a five bar gate flanked by brick walls. Opening into a large gravel driveway with ample parking in front of a large double garage building with electric roller doors, workshop area with power and light and a single pitch lean to store to the rear. The mature gardens are encompassed by solid walls of brick, brick and flint and timber fencing. Lawns are framed by well stocked borders, a vegetable garden, fruit trees and a Mulberry Tree. There is a summer house and large shed.

LOCATION
Mulberry Lodge is set on Brookside, close to the centre of the village, but enjoying a quiet location with attractive views over the meadows. Moulton is a delightful village surrounded by undulating Suffolk countryside just three miles from Newmarket and centered around the large village green, with playing fields, open meadows and a stream.

The tower of the imposing St Peter s church, dating back to the 13th Century and the stone built Medieval Packhorse Bridge are splendid features of this village.

Amenities include an acclaimed Primary School rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the renowned Packhorse Inn and Moulton Village Stores. The nearby horseracing town of Newmarket offers a good range of amenities including shopping, hotels, restaurants, schools and leisure facilities, with health clubs, swimming pool and a golf club.

Moulton is commutable to Cambridge with its burgeoning hi tech industries, science parks and reputable schools. There is excellent access to the A14, A11 and M11 and railway stations at nearby Kennett and Newmarket on the Cambridge to Ipswich line with Bury St Edmunds one stop. Cambridge, Cambridge North, Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately 36 miles.

AGENTS NOTE
Mulberry Lodge is located within the village conservation area and outside of the development boundary. Potential purchasers should make enquires with West Suffolk Council Planning Department as to specific proposals. The property is subject to restrictive covenants for the benefit of a neighbouring property details available from the agents.

DIRECTIONS CB8 8SG
From the Clock Tower in Newmarket, take the road to Moulton. On entering the village of Moulton go straight over at the crossroads towards Gazeley. Continue past The Packhorse pub and turn right into Brookside. Mulberry Lodge and Moulton Priory are located towards the end of Brookside on the left hand side.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage. Central heating via LPG bottled gas and electric night storage heaters.

TENURE The property is freehold with vacant
possession on completion.

LOCAL AUTHORITY West Suffolk Council.
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COUNCIL TAX Band F.
Current annual charge £3224.92

BROADBAND SPEED Ofcom states speed available up to 1600 mbps

MOBILE SIGNAL COVERAGE Yes

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VIEWING Strictly by appointment only through agent Jackson Stops



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