5 bedroom detached house for sale

A FINE AND MODERNISED PERIOD FARMHOUSE SET IN GROUNDS OF 0.75 OF AN ACRE IN A PRIVATE BUT NOT ISOLATED LOCATION AND OFFERING EXCELLENT COMMUTER LINKS.

A most attractive double-fronted three storey detached house combining all the character of a period property whilst having been updated and improved to modern day standards. In our clients’ ownership the house has been redecorated with heritage colours enhancing the features such as exposed beams, floorboards, casement windows and fireplaces and refitted the kitchen/breakfast, boot room, utility, cloakroom along with all the bath and shower rooms.

The accommodation, which is over the three floors, comprises four separate reception rooms, master bedroom with ensuite and four further bedrooms serviced by two quality shower rooms.

Outside the grounds extend to approximately 0.75 of an acre having a woodland feel set around a natural pond, lawns and mature beds and borders. Approached via a gated entrance there is ample private parking, a detached double garage barn and a quaint garden room ideal as an outdoor office/gym or reading room.

For a convenient lifestyle being set on the edge of the village, the property is a short distance to the A421, J13 of the M1, A6 and the A1 with mainline stations at Milton Keynes to Euston and Bedford to Thameslink and Flitwick.

A viewing is recommended to fully appreciate Escheat Farm and the lifestyle opportunity on offer.

ACCOMMODATION

Entering the property via a central hallway, lying to the right is the characterful dining room with a focal fireplace and exposed wall and ceiling timbers with a window to the front aspect and oak flooring. Beyond this room the kitchen/breakfast room has been stylishly refitted with a good range of shaker-style base wall units overlaid with granite work surfaces and an inset butler sink unit. A feature cooker housing provides space for the range cooker and further integrated appliances include a microwave, fridge freezer and wine chiller. A further cupboard conceals the oil boiler which serves the central heating and hot water. An island preparation unit provides extra storage, work surfaces and breakfast bar seating. The adjacent boot room offers space for coats and shoes with a door leading to the garden.
Set to the left of the entrance, the sitting room has a fine inglenook fireplace with an inset log burning stove, exposed beam work and a cupboard to the side of the fireplace. From here an inner hall has the staircase which rises to the first floor beyond which a study and TV room/snug are both sizeable living areas having double doors to the rear garden and driveway.
Set to the rear of the house are the utility room and bath/cloakroom which have been recently refitted with the utility echoing the kitchen with matching base and wall cupboards, a sink unit and the following integrated appliances, washing machine, separate tumble dryer, fridge and separate freezer. The bathroom has a free-standing bath, wash basin, wc, heated towel rail and period style panelling to dado height.

FIRST FLOOR

From the landing, a staircase rises to the second floor bedrooms and shower room. The main bedroom suite has an original cast iron fireplace, walk-in wardrobe and faces to the front. Recently refitted with modern white sanitaryware, the fully tiled ensuite comprises a walk-in shower area with glazed screen, a floating wash hand basin and vanity drawer unit, wc, and tall medicine/toiletry cupboard.
There are two further double bedrooms on this level, one to the front the other to the rear and they both have the benefit of being served by a further quality refitted shower room. This comprises of a double shower enclosure, twin vanity sink units, wc, period style radiator and particularly attractive ceramic tiling.

The second floor offers two further double bedrooms, both with elevated countryside views. Set between the two rooms and offering a Jack and Jill facility is another stylish fully tiled shower room with central shower enclosure vanity wash basin, wc and window.

OUTSIDE

The house stands centrally in its grounds and is approached via twin electric gates which lead to a good size parking and turning area along with a detached timber clad barn style double garage. The garage has twin doors with a good pitch ceiling height offering loft storage and there is power and light.

A further detached brick building has been improved and provides a pleasant garden room for reading, play house etc and has plastered walls, pitch ceiling, double glazed windows and doors plus power and light.

The garden has lots of interest and comprises shaped lawns and attractive mature planted beds and borders set adjacent to a large natural pond with an island and connecting bridge. Patio areas provide seating and space for outdoor barbecues and entertaining. Beyond the pond the remainder of the garden is a pleasant wildlife area interspersed with a good number of mature trees and an orchard with apple and plum trees.

LOCATION

The property is located on the outskirts of the village of Lidlington which has a village store, lower school and a railway connection for the Bedford to Bletchley line. Woburn is a short drive from the property and provides local shopping facilities, together with a selection of public houses and restaurants and the prestigious Woburn Golf and Country Club with its three championship courses. The Georgian market town of Ampthill also offers a range of amenities including a Waitrose. Milton Keynes provides more extensive shopping and leisure facilities and London is very accessible. The property enjoys easy access onto a network of bridleways and footpaths including the Greensand Ridge Walk. State schooling is provided in a three tier system with Thomas Johnson Lower School in the village with children moving onto Marston Vale Middle School in Stewartby and onto Wootton Upper School which has Performing Arts status. There are a wide choice of Public Schools within the area including the renowned Harpur Trust Schools in Bedford. The property is well located for access to J13 of the M1 and there are mainline railway services available from Flitwick and Harlington. Escheat Farm is well-placed for air travel with Luton Airport being about 16 miles from the property with Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted further afield.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, electricity and private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council.
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band “G”
Tenure: Freehold.
EPC Rating: F
Viewing: By appointment via the Jackson-Stops. Woburn, MK17 9PZ.
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