5 bed detached house for sale

London Road, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8

Guide Price £1,400,000 - £1,700,000 dependent upon acreage purchased

Blandford Lodge is a highly individual country residence of considerable scale and character, set within approximately 2.38 acres with the opportunity to acquire approximately 12 acres of additional adjoining paddock land, arranged as three paddocks and held on a separate title available by separate negotiation. This provides purchasers with the opportunity to create a total holding of around 14 acres.

Offering around 3,600sqft of principal accommodation together with approximately 4,100sqft of former stud and stable buildings, the property provides close to 7,700sqft of combined space in a setting closely connected to Newmarket's equestrian heritage.

The house offers generous and flexible family accommodation with a series of impressive reception rooms, a substantial kitchen and breakfast area, study, snug and excellent supporting spaces. Traditional features, fireplaces and attractive proportions sit comfortably alongside later improvements, while the principal bedroom enjoys appealing views across the surrounding grounds and paddocks.

What truly sets Blandford Lodge apart is the extensive range of former stable and stud buildings. These provide exceptional flexibility for equestrian use, garaging, workshops, storage, home working, studios or other lifestyle uses, subject to any necessary consents. Their scale, configuration and evidence of long-term equestrian use give the property an authenticity that would be extremely difficult to recreate today.

Historical research has identified an association between Blandford Lodge, Blandford Stud and Qualitair Stud Ltd, adding another fascinating dimension to the property's story. The surviving stable range, high stable doors and heavily worn concrete floors provide tangible evidence of many years of equestrian use, while one of the larger buildings is believed to have formed part of the former stud operation.

Outside, the property sits within established grounds and paddock areas with attractive rural views, creating a genuine sense of space while remaining a manageable country holding.

Blandford Lodge is offered with approximately 2.38 acres at the lower end of the guide range, while three additional adjoining paddocks are available by separate negotiation. This allows purchasers to tailor the holding to suit their requirements, from a substantial country residence to a significantly larger equestrian proposition.

The property should appeal far beyond the traditional equestrian market. The exceptional ancillary accommodation could equally suit a collector requiring extensive garaging, somebody needing substantial workshop or hobby space, those working from home, or buyers simply seeking a distinctive country property with far greater flexibility than a conventional family home.

What you'll love!

The flexibility:
Almost as much space exists within the ancillary buildings as within the house itself, creating possibilities for horses, cars, workshops, studios, hobbies or home working.
The setting:
Approximately 2.38 acres are included, with further adjoining paddock land available.
The history:
The association with Blandford Stud and Qualitair Stud provides a fascinating connection with the Newmarket bloodstock world.
The buildings:
More than 4,000 sq ft of former stable and ancillary accommodation gives Blandford Lodge a versatility few country homes can match.
The location:
Rural yet well placed for Newmarket and Cambridge, with highly regarded pubs and restaurants nearby and access to direct London services from Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway.
The rarity:
Close to 7,700sqft of combined house and ancillary space, established grounds and the option to acquire additional acreage make this an increasingly difficult proposition to replicate.

Blandford Lodge is not simply a country house to be viewed, but a property to be explored.

Location

Despite its rural setting, Blandford Lodge remains well placed for both Newmarket and Cambridge, with an excellent choice of acclaimed pubs, restaurants and country dining nearby. The Three Blackbirds at Woodditton and Michelin-listed Packhorse Inn at Moulton are among several highly regarded local options, while Cambridge provides an extensive choice of restaurants including Michelin-recognised establishments. For London commuters, direct services to Liverpool Street are available from both Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway, making the property particularly attractive to buyers seeking a country lifestyle within reach of the capital.