This delightful red brick cottage offers deceptively spacious accommodation and occupies a peaceful rural setting. In brief, the accommodation comprises entrance porch, sitting room with fireplace and wood burning stove, a second good-size reception room with wood burning stove, well fitted kitchen/breakfast room with glazed double doors opening onto the garden, plus small utility area with plumbing for washing machine (with potential for conversion to cloakroom/WC). On the first floor there are three bedrooms, including one with en suite shower room – and a family bathroom. The attic area is fully boarded and offers the potential for conversion to office/workspace (subject to building regulations). The property features recently installed, fully-controllable Dimplex Quantum electric heating.
The property
spacious and comfortable home set amid outstanding rural surroundings
entrance porch
sitting room
3.6m x 3.43m (11' 10" x 11' 3")
Dining room
4.6m x 2.7m (15' 1" x 8' 10")
Kitchen
2.83m x 2.3m (9' 3" x 7' 7")
Breakfast area
3.3m x 2.3m (10' 10" x 7' 7")
Utility
first floor landing
bedroom one
3.6m x 3.11m (11' 10" x 10' 2")
En suite shower room
bedroom two
3.6m x 2.9m (11' 10" x 9' 6")
Bedroom three
2.75m x 2.45m (9' 0" x 8' 0")
Bathroom
agents notes
• We understand that the Quantum heaters are under guarantee with approximately 7 years remaining.
• Drainage to septic tank located within curtilage of number 6.
• Maintenance of the access road is shared between the 8 served properties .
• The vendor currently uses the EE network for internet access and reports good mobile coverage.
The village
Thurleigh is surrounded by beautiful Bedfordshire Countryside with its many lovely walks and is situated about 8 miles north of Bedford Town and all its shops and amenities, the renowned Harpur Trust private schools and the outstanding Bedford Free School. The village has St Peter’s Church, a primary and nursery school, a playing field and wooded area and the Sports and Social Club and village hall both host all manner of community activities. The larger village of Sharnbrook, with its highly thought of Academy School, pub, restaurants, theatre, surgery and range of independent shops is just a short drive or cycle ride away. Bedford Railway Station is approx. 8 miles away and Luton Airport can be reached in under an hour.
Directions
From Kimbolton, travel towards Stonely and turn right past the Castle to Bedford/Pertenhall (B660). At the bottom of the hill turn right signposted to Riseley and continue through Swineshead into the village. Proceed through Riseley along the High Street and continue for approx. 3 miles, then turn left onto Thurleigh Road. Turn left where signposted to Thurleigh and Bolnhurst and then turn right onto Old Milton Road, continuing for a further half-mile before turning left onto the private road marked Rutters Farm.