5 bedroom detached house

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A FINE EXAMPLE OF A 1920'S DETACHED VILLA SET BEHIND A PRIVATE GATED ENTRANCE WITHIN A 0.4 ACRE PLOT AND A SOUTH WESTERLY FACING GARDEN WITH THE BENEFIT OF PLANNING CONSENT FOR A LOFT CONVERSION.

Manor House is a classically styled double fronted village residence set back from the road in the conveniently located village of Chalton. The accommodation is well proportioned and rooms are light with high ceilings and quality hardwood sash windows, fireplaces, cornicing and picture rails all reflecting the 1920's era. This is complemented by flexible modern living space with four first floor bedrooms, two with ensuites, plus a ground floor bedroom also with an ensuite, ideal for elderly relative or teenager. Modern improvements include an extended kitchen/diner forming the heart of the home along with a double glazed conservatory, both of which overlook the large rear garden. Attention to detail includes underfloor heating, energy efficient aluminum radiators, solar panels and electric car charging point.
The garden is a feature of the house being 185ft long with extensive terracing and a heated covered pergola provides an ideal area for outdoor entertaining. A further bespoke built summer house and garden store is located towards the end of the garden and is ideal as a work from home office or studio if required.
A viewing is recommended to appreciate the accommodation and lifestyle opportunity that is on offer.

THE ACCOMMODATION

A fully enclosed entrance porch with mosaic patterned tiled floor leads to the spacious entrance hall with frosted glass door. The hall itself has a feature stained glass window set at the end and stairs rise to the first floor with two useful storage cupboards under.
Lying to the left, the sitting room is an attractive room with tall corniced ceiling and central cast iron decorative fireplace. A bay window faces to the front and French doors lead to the conservatory.
To the right hand side of the hall there is the fifth bedroom which has a pull down bed and matching wardrobes, chest of drawers and a vanity desk or work station with shelving. Two windows face the front and there is an ensuite wet room with walk in shower area, vanity wash hand basin, wc and underfloor heating.

An extension to the rear provides a good sized combined kitchen and dining room along with a double glazed conservatory. The kitchen is fitted with a range of oak base and wall units with quartz stone work surfaces in “misty verde” and enamel sink unit with an instant boiling hot water tap. Integrated appliances include a Miele gas hob, griddle and twin induction hob, oven, steam oven and warming drawer. Further appliances include a Miele coffee machine, Blanco extractor hood, Leibherr side by side larder fridge and freezer (with ice maker)/wine cabinet and an additional Liebherr integrated pull out larder fridge and Smeg dishwasher. The kitchen and dining area have underfloor heating and space for table and chairs with French doors to the rear garden and to the conservatory
The conservatory has double doors to the terrace and provides a sheltered area to sit. Leading off the kitchen there is a useful utility room which has granite work surfaces, a second enamel sink unit, space for the washing machine and a door provides access to the garage along with a cloakroom with wash basin, wc and a door to the garden.

FIRST FLOOR

All the bedrooms radiate off the landing which has a trap door to the loft and window to the rear.
With a full height vaulted ceiling, the main bedroom is dual aspect and has double doors with a Juliet balcony. A walk in wardrobe/dressing room has hanging rails and storage baskets along with an ensuite which is fully tiled and comprises shower cubicle, vanity wash basin, wc and chrome heated towel rail.
The guest bedroom has a unique ‘balcony’ window across the front aspect and has a fitted three piece suite ensuite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms, both having fitted wardrobes.
Finally, the bathroom has a spa bath with vanity wash basin, wc and tiling with a towel rail.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via an impressive dual electric gated entrance which enables in and out access for vehicles and ample parking for several cars and a central pedestrian gate, with hedging providing screening to the road. There is a secure gated covered parking area to the left side of the house and a tall double width garage which has twin electric doors with power, light, a useful water tap for car washing and loft storage area. The property is protected with cctv and security cameras and an alarm system.

A feature of The Manor House is the 185’ garden which is south westerly facing and has a large terrace and covered pergola for barbecue and evening drinks. Well-kept lawns have a pathway with sleeper edging leading to a further good sized lawned area. There are assorted trees and shrubs around the garden including a ‘garden folly’ with walled seating area with a cast iron store and archway with climbing plants. The second garden area has a large double glazed summerhouse with power, light and internet connectivity along with a useful attached garden tool store. The boundaries are fully enclosed and there is a composting area.

Planning permission has been granted for a loft conversion and provides for two additional bedrooms and a shower room. Plans can be viewed on the Central Bedfordshire Council website. CB/18/02783/FULL

LOCATION
Chalton is a traditional village located between Toddington and Luton and has a local public house, The Star, village hall and lower school. There are walks within the village which forms part of The Chiltern Way.
For commuters, the village is particularly convenient with Junction 12 of the M1 and the new Junction 11a only 2 miles away. Nearby, mainline train stations are also within 2.5 and 4.5 miles at Leagrave and Harlington respectively.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas.
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire 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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