A wonderful opportunity to acquire this cosy character cottage with many original features situated in the picturesque riverside village of Harrold. The grade II listed double-fronted property has many features including a working open fireplace, original wood beams throughout and a wrought iron spiral staircase. The accommodation briefly comprises: lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, utility room with space & plumbing for washing machine & tumble dryer, 2 double bedrooms & spacious bathroom. Outside there is an enclosed, private, walled courtyard garden with a large brick studio at the bottom of the garden which has been used previously for arts & crafts, but could make a useful studio or office set up. This lovely cottage falls within the very popular Harrold Primary & Sharnbrook Academy School catchments and is offered with no upward chain. EER: Band D.
GROUND FLOOR
LOUNGE/DINER
Approx. 23ft 9in x 13ft 2in (7.24m x 4.02m)
KITCHEN
Approx. 12ft 10in x 6ft 8in (3.90m x 2.02m)
UTILITY ROOM
Approx. 7ft 7in x 6ft 8in (2.31m x 2.02m)
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM 1
Approx. 13ft 5in x 10ft (4.10m x 3.04m)
BEDROOM 2
Approx. 10ft 6in x 8ft 2in (3.20m x 2.50m)
BATHROOM
OUTSIDE
STUDIO/STORAGE BARN
Approx. 11ft 3in x 9ft 4in (3.44m x 2.84m)
LOCATION
If you are looking for genuine old world charm you’ll find it in the riverside village of Harrold in Bedfordshire. In the center of Harrold is the village square, surrounded by lovely traditional buildings, and the High Street is just a few yards away with its handy shops, post office, butchers, as well as a doctors surgery. It is a lively community that includes several friendly pubs, churches, community center and a host of local societies and sporting clubs, ranging from cricket, football, bowls, tennis, squash to martial arts and snooker. Virtually on your doorstep is Harrold & Odell Country Park with its water meadows, lakes and 144 acres of countryside - a fantastic place to walk, cycle or simply experience the wildlife.
COMMUNICATION LINKS
Bedford is a short journey away and easily reached by car or regular bus service. Here you can enjoy all kinds of leisure entertainment including health clubs, cinemas, bars and restaurants. It’s also great for shopping, or you could drive a little further to Milton Keynes which has no less than 200 shops, all under cover. For commuters Harrold has good transport links. The M1 is a short drive away, and there are good local main roads when you want to travel to nearby towns and countryside. Bedford station offers rail services to St. Pancras, London.
EDUCATION/SCHOOLING
Harrold is ideally located for those with children of all ages with Harrold Primary catering for lower and middle school pupils, as well as being in catchment of the very sought after Sharnbrook Academy. A little over 8 miles away in nearby Bedford there are the highly regarded, private Harpur Trust schools; Pilgrims School, Bedford School, Bedford Modern & Bedford Girls.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Bedford Borough Council. The Council Tax band is C and the standard assessment for 2022/2023 is £1902.87.
SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected. Gas fired heating. Prospective purchasers must rely upon their own enquiries in respect of services in general.
TENURE & POSSESSION
The freehold of the property is available for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion. The property is Grade II Listed.
MEASUREMENTS
All measurements are approximate.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
Band D.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Expressly excluded unless mentioned.
MONEY LAUNDERING ACT 2004
We are required to obtain photographic identification of any persons purchasing a property through our company. Upon acceptance of an offer you will need to provide an original official document (e.g. new style driving licence/passport) for copying purposes to be held on file in order to comply with our obligations as estate agents covered by the above act.
VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY VIA DANIEL JAMES ESTATE AGENTS