House For Sale £360,000
This beautiful two bedroom Ex-Duke of Bedford cottage is nestled within a stunning semi-rural position in the sought after village of Steppingley and offers a wealth of character internally including fireplaces, beamed ceilings and drop latch doors, and originally dates back to 1855 forming part of the Duke of Bedford's Woburn Estate.
Approach to the home is via a gate which leads into the front garden which has been immaculately tended with numerous established plants, shrubs and bushes. Entry is initially into a porch which has been laid with an attractive wooden floor. Beyond here is the principal reception room, the living room, which commands impressive dimensions, in this case 21'9ft by 11'2ft and has an inset wood burning stove set within an attractive brick fireplace. Whitewashed beams adorn the ceiling and part of the walls with a window looking out across the front aspect. Beyond here is the kitchen which has been fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units with complementary work surfaces over. Several integrated appliances have been cleverly woven into the design including a four ring electric hob, extractor hood, oven and fridge/freezer. Space has also been afforded for other free standing appliances such as a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. The look is finished with a tiled floor and splashbacks, beamed ceiling and a window enjoying views down the garden, ensuring the room is flooded with an abundance of natural daylight. An additional reception room has been created to the side of the home which is currently utilised as an office/garden room and has windows and a door to the rear, in addition to a polycarbonate roof. Completing this level is the bathroom which has been refitted with a stylish three piece suite comprising of a shower enclosure, low level wc and a wash hand basin mounted onto a contemporary plinth. Stylish modern neutral tiling adorns the walls and floor.
Moving upstairs the first floor landing gives way to all the accommodation on this level, the master of which sits to the front elevation and has the benefit of built in wardrobes. The second bedroom is also of double proportions and is positioned to the rear.
Externally the rear garden has been thoughtfully tended and is laid predominately to lawn with deep established borders housing an assortment of plants, shrubs and bushes. The boundary is enclosed by timber fencing with gated rear access. Beyond here is access to several garages in a block, one of which is owned by number 34.
Steppingley itself is an exclusive, sought after village nestled within Central Bedfordshire and incorporates a number of amenities locally including a restaurant, public house by way of the highly regarded French Horn, church and cricket club, whilst an abundance of walks and nature trails are dotted around the village boundary. It is also ideally positioned commuter wise for the M1 and Thameslink to London which runs at approximately 45 minutes into St Pancras from Flitwick station which is circa 2 miles away.
Approach to the home is via a gate which leads into the front garden which has been immaculately tended with numerous established plants, shrubs and bushes. Entry is initially into a porch which has been laid with an attractive wooden floor. Beyond here is the principal reception room, the living room, which commands impressive dimensions, in this case 21'9ft by 11'2ft and has an inset wood burning stove set within an attractive brick fireplace. Whitewashed beams adorn the ceiling and part of the walls with a window looking out across the front aspect. Beyond here is the kitchen which has been fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units with complementary work surfaces over. Several integrated appliances have been cleverly woven into the design including a four ring electric hob, extractor hood, oven and fridge/freezer. Space has also been afforded for other free standing appliances such as a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. The look is finished with a tiled floor and splashbacks, beamed ceiling and a window enjoying views down the garden, ensuring the room is flooded with an abundance of natural daylight. An additional reception room has been created to the side of the home which is currently utilised as an office/garden room and has windows and a door to the rear, in addition to a polycarbonate roof. Completing this level is the bathroom which has been refitted with a stylish three piece suite comprising of a shower enclosure, low level wc and a wash hand basin mounted onto a contemporary plinth. Stylish modern neutral tiling adorns the walls and floor.
Moving upstairs the first floor landing gives way to all the accommodation on this level, the master of which sits to the front elevation and has the benefit of built in wardrobes. The second bedroom is also of double proportions and is positioned to the rear.
Externally the rear garden has been thoughtfully tended and is laid predominately to lawn with deep established borders housing an assortment of plants, shrubs and bushes. The boundary is enclosed by timber fencing with gated rear access. Beyond here is access to several garages in a block, one of which is owned by number 34.
Steppingley itself is an exclusive, sought after village nestled within Central Bedfordshire and incorporates a number of amenities locally including a restaurant, public house by way of the highly regarded French Horn, church and cricket club, whilst an abundance of walks and nature trails are dotted around the village boundary. It is also ideally positioned commuter wise for the M1 and Thameslink to London which runs at approximately 45 minutes into St Pancras from Flitwick station which is circa 2 miles away.
