A historical cottage thought to date back to the 1670's and 'Charles II' reign, which has been thoughtfully extended and modernised within the past 10 years. Internally the home offers versatile living accommodation which is arranged over two levels and is set within grounds of approximately 1/3 of an acre with open equine views to the rear and planning permission granted to further increase the footprint of this individual family home. The property retains much of its original heritage to include brick tiled flooring, exposed brick/woodwork, ledge/brace latched doors and open fireplaces. In addition, there is further scope to create self-contained ancillary accommodation by way of an annex.

'Badger Cottage' is double fronted and has modern side and rear elevations which are feather boarded with a traditional pebbledash covering the original part of the home, all of which sits beneath a clay tiled roof. To the front of the home is a picket fenced boundary and an opening on to a gravelled driveway which provides parking for numerous vehicles. There is open access into the double garage with ample room above for storage/den use. Planning permission has been obtained to extend to the rear of the kitchen, and the rear of the garage in-turn creating further and separate living accommodation over two levels.

Internally the home presents well, the entrance foyer has an engineered oak flooring and a staircase rising to the first-floor accommodation. This area could be used as a home office space if required. To one side is what is currently being used as a formal dining room and has an original feature fireplace which has a full exposed brick surround and some traditional timbers. An opening leads through into the living room which is dual aspect and has a modern inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel double fronted cast iron stove. Access is provided off this area via glazed French doors on to a landscaped patio to the rear.

From the dining room an internal door leads through to the kitchen which has a number of fitted shaker style units with beech work tops over. There is a free-standing Rangemaster which has a 5-ring gas top, 2 ovens, a grill and a complimentary hood over. A door off the kitchen leads through to an inner lobby which has a shower-room/utility area and an opening into the family room which forms part of a more recent extension. Steps lead down into this impressive room which has open views as well as access on to a second patio area and mature gardens. Structural planning has been granted to extend and open the kitchen into this area creating a more open-plan arrangement.

Moving on to the first floor. A total of five double bedrooms house this level and a further single bedroom with useful fitted wardrobes and above storage. The principal room has a half-vault ceiling and the benefit of an en-suite shower-room attached as well as a full height glass wall and gable elevation providing prevailing views of the garden and Maulden woods which is part of the Greensands Ridge. The family bathroom has a claw-foot roll-top bath, a Victorian style heated towel rail, low level w/c, a pedestal wash hand basin and recessed ceiling spotlights.

The extensive and mature perennial garden to the rear of the home is predominantly laid to lawn and has a hedged boundary. The stone paved patio and seating areas have been landscaped in two levels and incorporates a hot tub with steps leading up to the lawn. There are herbaceous and deciduous borders and several shrubs/trees to include magnolia, pine, eucalyptus, silver birch and wisteria. There are two ponds, a self-contained vegetable garden, greenhouse, two timber framed storage sheds and views to the rear are over paddocks and back drop to Maulden woods. Gated access is provided from the garden to the driveway and garage to the side.

The village of Maulden is well positioned to cater for the commuter with the M1/A1 motorways both within a 20-minute drive, alternatively there are regular train links into London St Pancras from either Flitwick or Harlington platforms, taking a matter of 35/40 minutes respectively. There is a local convenience store and several well-established eateries within walking distance, further and more substantial amenities can be found in Ampthill offering a selection of small individually owned shops, hairdressers and a Waitrose Store. The area is renowned for its autonomous schooling at all levels including Redborne Academy.