5 Bedroom Detached House, Anvil Way, Kennett, CB8

Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac within the sought-after village of Kennett, this beautifully presented five-bedroom detached family home offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three impressive floors. Meticulously maintained by the current owners, the property combines stylish modern living with excellent practicality, making it an ideal long-term family home.

The welcoming entrance hallway immediately sets the tone for the property, offering a bright and inviting first impression with access to the principal ground floor accommodation. At the heart of the home is the stunning open-plan kitchen/dining room, thoughtfully designed for both everyday family life and entertaining alike. The space enjoys an abundance of natural light and provides ample room for dining and socialising, creating a superb hub of the home. Complementing this is a separate living room, perfect for relaxing evenings, along with an additional reception room which lends itself perfectly as either a formal dining room, playroom or home office for those working remotely. A convenient ground floor cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Arranged across the upper floors are five generous double bedrooms, offering flexible accommodation for growing families or visiting guests. The principal bedroom benefits from its own stylish en-suite shower room, whilst a further bedroom also enjoys en-suite facilities. The remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom, all presented to an exceptional standard throughout.

Externally, the property continues to impress with a large driveway providing ample off-road parking and leading to a detached double garage, ideal for secure parking, storage or potential workshop space. The position at the end of the cul-de-sac provides a wonderful sense of privacy and peace, creating a safe and family-friendly setting. The private rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and offers a real sense of privacy. There is a large patio area, ideal for entertaining guests and family.

Offering substantial accommodation, impeccable presentation and an enviable location, this outstanding home is perfectly suited to modern family living.

Kennett and neighbouring Kentford are just over 4 miles from the historic horse racing town of Newmarket. There is excellent access to the A14 which interconnects to the M11 motorway to London and the A11 to the east. The market town of Bury St Edmunds is under 10 miles away and the university city of Cambridge is approximately 19 miles. 

Kennet benefits from having a railway station and there is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with Cambridge North Station and the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is around 40 minutes away.  

The dual villages of Kennett and Kentford benefit from a range of local amenities. There is a strong community atmosphere and rich history. The Railway Station is situated on Old Station Road, Kennett with trains generally running hourly during peak times and 2 hourly at other times. There is a bus running between Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge every hour, the bus stop is just before The Kentford Pub. There are other buses that stop at The Bell, going through to Mildenhall, Moulton, Herringswell, Red Lodge, Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge.

Local amenities include two public houses, The Kentford and The Bell Inn, local convenience store The Cabin along with Kentford Village Stores and Post Office. There is also a village hall and playing field, primary school, church and other local shops/retail premises including Lanwades Business Park.

The nearby horseracing town of Newmarket provides a further range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, and leisure facilities including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. Renowned globally for thoroughbred horses and boasting two separate racetracks with quality horses competing throughout the season. 

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