House For Sale £525,000
Chandos Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45

An original and non-extended bay-fronted Victorian semi-detached home situated in one of the towns more sought-after postcodes, offering a conventional layout of traditional rooms arranged over two levels. To include a living/dining room, separate kitchen/breakfast room, three first floor bedrooms and a re-fitted shower-room. Outside there is a single garage, separate w/c and garden extending to approximately 60ft.

The home offers an opportunity to further improve cosmetically, re-model and extend (STP). Many of the homes in this area have taken advantage of the sizeable attics spaces and have converted to create additional living accommodation. To the front of the home is a walled boundary and gate enclosing a hard-landscaped frontage, with footpath leading up to the main entrance which sits beneath a half-pitched canopy. To the side of the home is a large, shared access driveway which leads to the rear and garage.

Internally the home has been well maintained over the years by the current vendors and presents with a neutral decor throughout. The entrance hallway has a staircase rising to the first-floor landing, a useful storage/cloaks-cupboard and door to the one side leading through to the living /dining room.

Originally two separate reception rooms, this area has been opened in to one single space measuring over 20ft. There is a large bay window facing towards the front aspect of the home and window towards the rear which allows a natural light flow to this area. A further door off the entrance hall leads into the kitchen/breakfast room which sits to the rear of the home. This room has a range of traditional fitted wall and base level cabinetry with a solid worktop over. There is a four-ring gas hob which is inset to the counter surface and double integrated ovens. Ample space is provided for a breakfast table, the flooring is laid with a ceramic tile and a glazed door provides access to the rear.

The landing to the first floor is partly galleried and has a loft hatch providing access into the attic space. The principal bedroom sits to the front of the home and has a bright aspect, with fully fitted wardrobes. The second bedroom which is also a double room has further fitted wardrobes, whereas the third bedroom is a single. Also on this level is the smarty re-fitted shower-room, with stylish Amtico flooring. There is an open-sided double length cubicle, vanity unit with wash hand basin, which also incorporates w/c and flush with useful storage. Complimentary ceramic tiling covers the walls and there is an airing cupboard with shelving housing both a modern boiler and water cylinder.

Stepping outside there is a courtyard area with low wall boundary and gate to one side. There is a brick-built garden storage unit and separate w/c facilities attached. Steps lead up from this area to the formal garden which has been recently laid with an artificial lawn for convenience and extends to approximately 60ft. There is also a detached timber-framed summerhouse and an attractive landscaped rockery to the far end of the garden. The entirety of the garden is enclosed by traditional panel fencing. A personnel door from the courtyard area provides access into the garage, which is supplied with both power and light and, recently installed electric door.

Within immediate proximity is access to Ampthill town centre and its extensive amenities, Waitrose store, parks and high street shops. The area is renowned for its autonomous schooling for all age groups, with 'Russell Lower', ‘Firs Lower’, 'Alameda' and 'Redborne' just a short walk away. There is also a local pick-up point for the Bedford Harpur trust private schools for both boys and girls. Links into London are from Flitwick station with a frequent service into St Pancras which takes as little as 40 minutes, major road links are from J13, M1 which is less than 15 minutes from the property.