Pond House

Pond House is a magnificent period property with a large Edwardian frontage with attractive mock Tudor timber design. Situated within one of the largest plots in Great Bradley, the former village pond sits within its gardens and the property enjoys a peaceful location at the edge of the village, surrounded by open countryside.
Greatly extended and altered over the years, the current owners purchased the property in 2003 and have carried out a full programme of refurbishment and renovations. In 2009, they further extended to the rear elevation to create a superb kitchen/dining room featuring glazed bi-fold doors which enjoy the vista over the beautiful and expansive gardens. The refurbishment works have been carried out sympathetically and to an exceptional standard, with great care given to retain the numerous period features this character house has to offer. Featuring a modern and well planned layout that seamlessly flows from room to room, Pond House is a stunning and versatile family home which extends to an impressive 5,139 sq ft (447 sq m) and offers potential purchasers the opportunity to acquire a special and unique home set in a wonderfully private and secluded location.
The house is approached through electronically operated gates and along a sweeping gravel drive to an extensive parking area and a two bay Cart Lodge.
The beautiful gardens and grounds are a particularly fine feature and create a wonderful setting for the property, backing on to fields and enjoying far reaching views over undulating countryside. Mainly enclosed by a perimeter of fine mature trees, the gardens benefit from a tremendous sense of privacy and seclusion. A well manicured lawn lies to the western elevation of the house which features delightful shrub and flower beds, mature trees and a beautiful pond with fountain. A large paved terrace leads to a brick and timber built Garden Room with power and light, and on to a landscaped seating area with further shrub beds. Immaculately maintained, this area provides a wonderful space for entertaining and al fresco dining during the warmer months whilst taking in the charming garden views.
Beyond the formal gardens you can find superb leisure facilities comprising of a full size, enclosed tennis court with power and a heated swimming pool with pump house, pool house and seating area.
The remaining gardens comprise a grass and wooded area with stable block and pretty "pavilion" potting shed, both ideal for storing garden equipment.

Great Bradley is an attractive rural West Suffolk village situated approximately 14 miles east of Cambridge. Local facilities include a parish church and village. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the nearby town of Newmarket, widely regarded as 'The Headquarters of British Racing' staging some of the finest racing in the world, is about 7 miles to the north and includes shopping, hotels, restaurants, schools and leisure facilities including health clubs, swimming pool and a golf course.
For the commuter, the A14 and A11 provide direct links to Cambridge, The East Coast ports and the national road network. Dullingham Station, about 5 miles away, connects with the mainline station at Cambridge providing services to King's Cross and Liverpool Street in about 52 and 67 minutes respectively. There is excellent access to the A14 and A11 (M11) and Stansted International Airport is approximately 33 miles away.
Cambridge 14 miles, Newmarket Station 7.5 miles, Haverhill 6.5 miles, Dullingham Station 5.2 miles, Bury St Edmunds 17 miles, the M11 (J10) 17 miles, Stansted Airport 33 miles (all distances are approximate).

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