5 bed equestrian for sale

Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8

A truly exceptional five-bedroom family home set within nearly an acre of private grounds, combining beautifully presented accommodation, outstanding equestrian facilities and a wonderful countryside lifestyle, all within easy walking distance of Newmarket town centre.

Long Cottage is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period property that offers the best of both worlds: The privacy, space and tranquillity of a country home, together with the convenience of being close to the shops, restaurants, schools and amenities of Newmarket.

The property has been thoughtfully refurbished and maintained by the current owner, an interior designer, and is presented in excellent decorative order throughout. The accommodation provides five bedrooms, three bathrooms and two reception rooms, together with an exceptional kitchen-diner designed around modern family life and entertaining.

Key Features
• Exceptional five-bedroom family home
• Nearly one acre of private grounds
• Within easy walking distance of Newmarket town centre
• Two generous reception rooms
• Three bathrooms
• Beautiful kitchen-diner with bespoke cabinetry
• Bi-fold doors opening onto the patio and gardens
• Excellent decorative order throughout
• Interior-designed home with high-quality finishes
• Large principal bedroom
• Separate gym
• Dedicated golf simulation room
• Flexible self-contained studio/flat
• Potential two-bedroom annexe, subject to planning
• Potential holiday let or guest accommodation
• Excellent home office or business space
• 12-stable racehorse training facility
• Tack room, office and hay barn
• Turnout pen and horse walker
• Direct access to Warren Hill and nearby gallops
• Excellent opportunity for racing professionals and equestrian enthusiasts
• Large patio and extensive outdoor entertaining space
• Substantial off-street parking for several vehicles
• Beautiful private gardens and grounds
• Excellent countryside walks and cycling nearby
• Close to Newmarket Racecourse and Warren Hill
• Newmarket railway station with regular services to Cambridge and Ipswich
• Excellent road connections via the A14 and A11
• Convenient for Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ely and London

The heart of Long Cottage is undoubtedly the kitchen-diner, a wonderful sociable space designed for both everyday family life and entertaining. The generous kitchen provides excellent storage and workspace, while the bi-fold doors create a seamless connection with the long patio and gardens beyond.

During the warmer months, the kitchen and garden naturally become one large entertaining space. The patio provides an excellent setting for family gatherings, summer parties and relaxed evenings, while the extensive grounds offer plenty of space for children, pets and outdoor activities.

The two reception rooms provide flexibility for modern family living. The principal living room is particularly welcoming, centred around an impressive fireplace and log burner, creating a warm and cosy environment during the colder months. The second reception room provides a quieter space for relaxing, watching television or simply escaping the bustle of family life, with bi-fold doors creating another lovely connection with the garden.

The five bedrooms provide excellent accommodation for a growing family, while three bathrooms ensure the property works particularly well for busy family life and visiting guests.

One of the property's most impressive attributes is the extent and versatility of the grounds. Set within nearly an acre, Long Cottage provides an unusually private and spacious environment for a property so close to Newmarket town centre.

The equestrian facilities are exceptional and particularly well suited to those involved in racing. There are 12 stables, together with a dedicated tack room, office, hay barn, turnout pen and horse walker. The arrangement has been designed with racehorse training in mind, with direct access onto the ‘yellow brick road’ to Warren Hill and other nearby gallops.

For a racing professional, owner or equestrian enthusiast, the opportunity to keep and train horses at home, while being so close to the famous Newmarket training grounds, represents a particularly rare lifestyle proposition.

The property also benefits from a separate leisure building, thoughtfully designed to provide exceptional health, fitness and entertainment facilities away from the main accommodation. This impressive space incorporates a private gym and dedicated golf simulation room, creating the perfect setting for exercise, relaxation and year-round leisure without compromising the generous living accommodation within the main house.

A further separate studio/flat provides an exceptional level of flexibility. Currently used as an interior design studio, the space could readily appeal to someone working from home or running a business, while its independent nature could also lend itself to guest accommodation, a holiday let or multi-generational living. Subject to the necessary planning and building regulations, there is also potential for this space to become a two-bedroom annexe.

For those searching for an annexe property in Newmarket, a multi-generational home, a home with a business space or a property offering potential holiday accommodation close to Cambridge and the racing community, this additional accommodation provides considerable versatility.

Outside, the extensive patio provides a wonderful area for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the gardens offer privacy and a genuine feeling of countryside living. There is also substantial off-street parking for several vehicles, making the property particularly practical for families, guests and those requiring space for multiple cars.

Location is another major attraction. Despite the peaceful and private setting, Long Cottage is within walking distance of Newmarket town centre, providing convenient access to shops, restaurants, supermarkets, schools and everyday amenities.

Newmarket is internationally recognised as the home of British horse racing, and the property is particularly well positioned for those wanting to enjoy the town's unique racing and equestrian lifestyle. Warren Hill and the surrounding training grounds are close by, while Newmarket Racecourse provides a calendar of racing and events throughout the year.

For commuters, Newmarket railway station provides regular services towards Cambridge and Ipswich, with connections onwards to the wider rail network. The A14 and A11 provide excellent road connections towards Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ely, the M11 and wider East Anglia, while London is accessible for commuters and occasional travel.

The surrounding countryside provides numerous opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, creating a rare balance between town and country.

Long Cottage is particularly difficult to categorise because it offers so much more than a traditional family home. It is a substantial five-bedroom residence, an exceptional equestrian property, a potential multi-generational home, a possible holiday-let opportunity, a dedicated home-working environment and an outstanding entertaining property, all within nearly an acre and within walking distance of Newmarket.

For buyers searching for a luxury family home in Newmarket, an equestrian property with stables, a racehorse training facility, a country-style home close to town, a property with annexe potential or a lifestyle property near Cambridge, Long Cottage offers an exceptional and highly versatile opportunity.

The current owners have created a home that combines space, versatility and lifestyle in a way that is extremely difficult to replicate. It genuinely provides the feeling of living in the country while remaining within easy reach of the centre of Newmarket.

Long Cottage is, quite simply, a home where country living, equestrian life and town convenience come together.

Agents Notes LTA250039
Tenure: Freehold
EPC: Rating D
Local Authority: West Suffolk Council
Council Tax Band: F