3 bedroom house

Approximate distances (miles): March 1.5 | Peterborough 19m | Cambridge 30m | Central London 90m 



For the equestrian enthusiast there are several local facilities, including Keysoe EC 38m | Sheepgate 42m | Arena UK 60m | Moulton College 56m | Bury Farm 70m | Addington 70m.





Situation The Stable Block is in a rural yet extremely accessible location, just outside of the market town of March in Cambridgeshire. The property is a short distance from the A141 and A47 offering an easy commute to the local cities of Ely, Peterborough and Cambridge whilst being a 50-minute train journey from any of these direct to the centre of London.  There are excellent schools in the area at primary and secondary level.  March 18 hole golf course and driving range is 1 mile from the property. 



Property description



Superbly presented, extending to 2,000 sqft and located in a lovely fenland position, The Stable Block is a fantastic family home, providing versatile accommodation, built in 2010 of brick under a slate roof. The house is beautifully light with large windows throughout maximising the uninterrupted views over the surrounding farmland.



The property would be well suited as an equestrian family home, or utilised to its full commercial capabilities as a competition, livery or riding school business utilising the stables and paddocks or as is currently the case with the indoor school/ barn being used for other commercial activities.





Oak Porch - Entrance porch entering in the hall with galleried landing and natural stone tiled floor which follows through in to the



Kitchen/Breakfast room 3.83m x 6.33m (12’6 x 20’8) Large kitchen breakfast room with a range of solid wood base and wall units, Belfast sink with solid granite worksurface.  Large Range Master double oven with 5 burner calor gas hob and extractor above, integrated dishwasher, undercounter fridge and freezer compliment the space allowing it to accommodate the largest family get together.  French Doors open on to the rear garden overlooking menage and paddocks.



Rear Hall with door to rear garden leading to:



Cloak room – 1.73m x 0.98m (5’7 x 3’2) Low level wc and sink, natural stone floor



Office – 1.73m x 1.84m (5’7 x 6’1) can be utilised for a number of purposes currently used as a walk-in pantry and boot room.  Natural stone floor.



Utility room - 3.20m x 2.45m (10’5 x 8’0) with matching floor and full height units, stainless steel sink and drainer.  Oil fired boiler housed in the linen press. Space and plumbing for separate washing machine and tumble dryer.  Natural stone floor.



Sitting Room - 6.96m x 3.92m (22’8 x 12’8) Double aspect room with feature brick fireplace with multifuel burner.  Fully carpeted. French windows then lead onto the patio area with far reaching views across the rear garden, menage and paddocks and surrounding country side



Dining Room/ Bedroom 4 – 3.50m x 2.74m (11’4 x 8’10) (downstairs) Large sash window to the front.



First Floor



Galleried Landing



Master Bedroom - 4.71m x 3.93m (15’5 x 12’9) Fantastic size bedroom with sash window to the front.  Dressing room and en suite shower room to the rear.



Dressing room – 1.94m x 1.65m (6’4 x 5’4) Window to rear and radiator



En suite - 2.11m x 1.94m (6’9 x 6’4) – floor to ceiling tiles with large corner electric shower, WC and sink with large vanity mirror unit above



Bedroom 2 – 3.65m x 3.50m (11’10 x 11’5) Large double bedroom with window to the front.



Bedroom 3 – 3.50m x 3.00m (11’5 x 9’8) Large double bedroom with window to the rear.



Family Bathroom – 2.66m x 1.93m (8’7 x 6’3) Bathroom suite with bath and shower above, wc and sink, tiled floor and radiator. 



External - The property has a large wrap around patio extending out on to the garden with mature trees, shrubs and exceptional far-reaching views. 



Gated, sweeping gravel driveway with parking for in excess of ten vehicles including HGV’s.



American Barn – 13.5m x 18m indoor barn - 6 large internal brick and block built stables with deep grey double bullnose edging, Hancox Equestrian solid wood doors.  Incredible LED lighting providing almost daylight visability.  Each stable has a grill between allowing visibility to the other horses.  4 stables have externally opening windows. 



Wash Bay - new tiled 2 bay wash facility with hot and cold running water and cross ties.  Can be used for grooming, tacking up, clipping etc.  New rubber floor with storage area to the rear.



Spacious tack room and office with kitchen facilities and separate wc and shower room.



Concreted throughout and full height roller shutter door at each end allowing full vehicle access ie farrier, forklift etc.



With internal walk way (forklift width) through to



Indoor School/ Commercial barn 30m x 19m – Full height indoor school with carpet and rubber surface suitable for riding, jumping, loose schooling etc. Flood lit with 6 x LED as good visability as daylight.



3 Phase Electric



This barn is currently utilised for other commercial activities and offers the prospective user a separate access gate way and large stoned front yard for articulated vehicle access.  Full height roller shutter door at either end.  Potential use for many different income generating activities.



Outdoor Arena 60m x 20m – completed in 2013.  Standalone carpet based arena for fantastic all year riding, never freezes.  Excellent for all equestrian activities including dressage, jumping and carriage driving.  Natural hedge down the long side and laurel hedging across the short side.  Accessed by a gated, rubber and sand walkway from the stables.  There are 2 25,000 lumen flood lights on the rear of the property which provide suitable lighting for evening riding.



Paddocks – approximately 4 acres of long term, high quality grazing pasture.  All grazing is accessible from the American Barn by a fenced walkway (full width allowing access for agricultural vehicles for paddock maintenance).  Currently divided in to one large paddock (with field shelter) to the right of the arena and the remaining acreage at the top of the property. 



Hacking – byways and riverbank access provide versatile year round, off road hacking.



CCTV – there are 9 full colour CCTV cameras covering the property including inside the stable yard, indoor and outdoor arenas and paddocks.  This can be viewed on your mobile phone via an app.



Lean To 30m x 4m



Suitable for various uses currently used for hay and straw storage (60 plus bales)



20’ x 8’ shipping container – Green (colour) as new, offering additional onsite secure storage.



Mobile Home - There is a mobile home (which could be replaced with a log cabin) situated to the rear of the barns which was used previously for groom’s accommodation however may be used for additional income opportunities (subject to planning).  This is currently being used for storage.



Paddock – 13.2m x 20.2m – (to the north east of the house and opposite the stable yard).   Could be used as a winter turn out pen, for a horse walker or as the current owner was planning on a three/ four car oak framed garage with office/ accommodation above.  There was a proposal submitted to the council for this during the original planning application however was not erected and therefore would be subject to planning approval.



Tractor, trailer and roller – to be included in the sale currently used for paddock and arena maintenance, muck trailer etc.



Opportunity to expand current facilities if required such as installation of horse walker, swimming pool, additional stables etc subject to planning.



The property has an Equestrian Occupancy Condition which requires 1 horse to be on site at all times (further details can be supplied on request). 



Services Mains electricity and water.  Oil fired central heating and hot water.  Private Drainage via septic tank.

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