4 bedroom detached house for sale

OFFERED WITH NO CHAIN, THIS MATURE DETACHED HOUSE BENEFITS FROM A DELIGHTFUL 41m (134ft) GARDEN WHICH ENJOYS PLEASANT VIEWS OVER PADDOCKS, WOODS AND THE VILLAGE GREEN.

A rarely available detached home set in the heart of this particularly sought-after and carefully preserved Bedfordshire village. A unique feature being that the house not only has a garden of 41m (134ft) to the rear but also owns part of the Village Green – giving a pleasant protected view to the church and pretty character stone properties to the front.

Barleycroft was built in the 1950’s and of its era has herringbone wood block flooring, fireplace with log burning stove, leaded light windows coupled with a modern and impressive 20ft x 13ft family room/conservatory.

Ideal for the family, the accommodation comprises of a sitting/dining room, home office/study, kitchen/breakfast, the superb family room plus shower room on the ground floor and four bedrooms along with a refitted family shower room on the first floor.

The property is completed by a delightful garden which enjoys a south facing aspect with large terrace patio and deck seating area positioned at the end of the garden taking full advantage of the views over paddocks and woodlands beyond.

Given the excellent size plot, the property lends itself to future extensions if required (subject to necessary consents).

Finally, the house is only a minute’s stroll to the village store, butchers, church, two pub/restaurants and fine country walks alongside the River Ouse and surrounding countryside.

A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the lifestyle opportunity and location on offer at Barleycroft.

THE ACCOMMODATION

A four panelled double glazed entrance door leads to the hall where stairs rise to the first floor and herringbone woodblock floors flow to the study and sitting/dining room. A tall cupboard houses the electric meter and hanging space for coats.

The dual aspect sitting/dining room has a feature fireplace with inset cast iron log burning stove and herringbone wood flooring. A double glazed leaded light bay window faces to the front with double-glazed French doors leading to the rear garden.Lying to the right the study provides a home office area with a window to the front and a door opens to the kitchen.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of cream base and eye level units with a central island unit having a butler sink unit, mixer taps and granite worktops. Built-in appliances include an electric AEG hob, oven and combination microwave, tall fridge freezer, dishwasher and two temperature controlled red and white wine coolers.
A very good size and useful walk-in pantry has lots of shelving with a personal door leading to the garage.

Leading off the kitchen a lobby provides a cloaks area with a utility room which has a butler sink unit, cupboards and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer with a fully tiled shower room.

Completing the ground floor a large and light double-glazed conservatory/family room has a very pleasant outlook over the garden, fields and woodland. The room has ceramic flooring, electric heaters and double-glazed French doors open to the patio area.

FIRST FLOOR

All the bedrooms and bathroom radiate off the good size landing which has a large trap door to the loft and a window to the rear.

The main bedroom has four pairs of built-in wardrobes with a double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
Facing the front with a pleasant view over The Green, bedroom two has two pairs of built-in wardrobes, whilst the third and fourth bedrooms face to the rear and front respectively.

Finally, a good size shower room has been refitted with a shower enclosure, vanity wash hand basin and toiletry cupboards, a wc and chrome heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

The house has a driveway providing private parking with stone walling and assorted planted shrubs to the front. There is a single garage having an up and over door, power, light and which also houses the gas boiler and hot water cylinder.
An additional and attractive feature in the Registered Title ownership is part of the village Green which is laid to lawn with a mature Beechnut tree.

The rear garden is approximately 41m (134ft) long and has a fine view over paddock and woodland. Set to the rear of the house is a large paved terrace patio with a powder coated Arbour providing shade in the summer. Large and well-kept lawns extend to the end of the garden and are interspersed with a number of mature trees. A decked area offers an additional seating area with paddock views along with a timber garden shed.
There is a gated side access to the house and gardens with power points, lighting and water tap.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas
Local Authority: Bedford Borough Council.
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band F
Tenure: Freehold.
EPC Rating: C
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ.
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