Land For Sale £750,000
With wonderful views and a rural position, this 0.3-acre plot is situated in the desirable village of Oakley. The land (currently encompassing a detached house with a 100m-long garden) has the vast potential to create a substantial home with annexe.
Backing onto Bedfordshire countryside and the River Great Ouse, the location offers the best of village life. Local amenities serving Oakley include schools, a Post Office, a historic pub and a popular Social Club. The nearest station is in Bedford, with road networks such as the M1, A1 and A6 within a short drive, and London Luton airport 30 miles away.
The Plot
The sizeable plot and mature gardens at Highfield Road hold huge potential to build a new property. Reflecting the name of Orchard Ley, the address is interspersed with fruit trees along the whole length. The position affords views across Bedfordshire countryside, and just a field away is the River Great Ouse, for fishing, nature and waterside walks, accessed via a footpath metres from the plot. By siting a property here, there’s more than ample outdoor space to combine a substantial home with lengthy gardens, allowing for both indoor and outdoor requirements.
The Property
With planning permission in place, approved drawings aim to achieve a property of generous proportions and a modern design, set over three floors in order to maximise the sloping of the plot.
The ground level plans comprise a lounge, cloakroom, utility room, and an impressive open plan kitchen/living/dining space with pantry and bi-fold doors onto the fabulous raised deck. While the first floor will incorporate five bedrooms (or four bedrooms and a home office) and a family bathroom. The master suite will be expansive in size with vaulted ceiling, an en suite, and a Juliette balcony to make the most of the views.
The lower level annexe will consist of a kitchen and living space with bi-fold doors to the garden, a bedroom also with garden access, and a bathroom. The annexe will be connected via stairs to the main house, and there will be a living roof for ecological benefits.
Previous planning permission for an alternate layout has since lapsed, highlighting that there are variations to the opportunities of what can be created here.
The Village
Oakley is a small yet thriving Bedfordshire village surrounded by countryside and just a few miles from the centre of Bedford itself. Facilities in the village include a Post Office, amenities such as a beauty salon and dog groomers, plus The Bedford Arms historic pub with restaurant, and a Social Club for an array of family activities. There are lots of country walks to be found, and the River Great Ouse runs to the south of Oakley. The nearest railway station is Bedford 3.8 miles away, with fast and frequent trains into London, and London Luton airport is approximately 30 miles away. The M1, A1 and A6 are all within a short drive. Primary and secondary schools are both situated in the village, and Oakley lies within the catchment area for nearby Sharnbrook Academy. The Harpur Trust schools are located in Bedford also.
Backing onto Bedfordshire countryside and the River Great Ouse, the location offers the best of village life. Local amenities serving Oakley include schools, a Post Office, a historic pub and a popular Social Club. The nearest station is in Bedford, with road networks such as the M1, A1 and A6 within a short drive, and London Luton airport 30 miles away.
The Plot
The sizeable plot and mature gardens at Highfield Road hold huge potential to build a new property. Reflecting the name of Orchard Ley, the address is interspersed with fruit trees along the whole length. The position affords views across Bedfordshire countryside, and just a field away is the River Great Ouse, for fishing, nature and waterside walks, accessed via a footpath metres from the plot. By siting a property here, there’s more than ample outdoor space to combine a substantial home with lengthy gardens, allowing for both indoor and outdoor requirements.
The Property
With planning permission in place, approved drawings aim to achieve a property of generous proportions and a modern design, set over three floors in order to maximise the sloping of the plot.
The ground level plans comprise a lounge, cloakroom, utility room, and an impressive open plan kitchen/living/dining space with pantry and bi-fold doors onto the fabulous raised deck. While the first floor will incorporate five bedrooms (or four bedrooms and a home office) and a family bathroom. The master suite will be expansive in size with vaulted ceiling, an en suite, and a Juliette balcony to make the most of the views.
The lower level annexe will consist of a kitchen and living space with bi-fold doors to the garden, a bedroom also with garden access, and a bathroom. The annexe will be connected via stairs to the main house, and there will be a living roof for ecological benefits.
Previous planning permission for an alternate layout has since lapsed, highlighting that there are variations to the opportunities of what can be created here.
The Village
Oakley is a small yet thriving Bedfordshire village surrounded by countryside and just a few miles from the centre of Bedford itself. Facilities in the village include a Post Office, amenities such as a beauty salon and dog groomers, plus The Bedford Arms historic pub with restaurant, and a Social Club for an array of family activities. There are lots of country walks to be found, and the River Great Ouse runs to the south of Oakley. The nearest railway station is Bedford 3.8 miles away, with fast and frequent trains into London, and London Luton airport is approximately 30 miles away. The M1, A1 and A6 are all within a short drive. Primary and secondary schools are both situated in the village, and Oakley lies within the catchment area for nearby Sharnbrook Academy. The Harpur Trust schools are located in Bedford also.
