Description
A Victorian four double bedroom semi detached Villa set in south facing gardens on a no through road. The property has been well maintained with careful attention paid to blending the period characteristics with modern day amenities. Among its features are period fireplaces, moulded ceiling covings, picture rails, exposed floorboards and some original sash windows. On the ground floor the entrance hall has a staircase to the first floor and stairs down to the cellar which has restricted head height. The separate sitting room has a shuttered bay window to the front and a traditional style fireplace with bookshelves either side. There is also an open plan kitchen/dining/family room at the rear, a utility room and cloakroom. The first floor landing has painted floorboards and a heritage skylight window. There are four double bedrooms, one with a dressing room and one with an en suite.
The front garden is enclosed by iron railings, with a postman's gate and pathway to the entrance door and gravelled borders housing mature shrubs and bushes. A gated side access leads to the rear garden.
Kitchen/Dining/Family Room The kitchen/dining/family room has exposed oak flooring throughout. The family area has a feature fireplace and French doors to a raised decked area. A wide aperture leads to the kitchen/dining area which has cream fronted Shaker style units with hardwood work surfaces incorporating an inset sink. There is a range cooker with extractor over and space and plumbing for additional appliances. A part glazed door leads to the raised rear garden.
First Floor The master bedroom has access to the roof space, dado rails and a dressing room. Bedroom two has a window with shutters and an en suite shower room with a traditional fireplace. Bedroom three also has a feature fireplace, picture rails and a wash basin. Bedroom four has a shuttered window and exposed floorboards. The family bathroom is fitted in a modern period style suite including a Ball and Claw footed bath and Velux skylight.
Rear Garden The rear garden faces almost due south and is fully enclosed by walls. Immediately to the rear of the house is a raised outdoor entertaining area which leads down to a lower raised paved seating area. The remainder of the garden is lawned with established borders, and mature trees including apple and plum trees. There is also a timber garden shed.
Situation and Schooling The property is in Bedford, between Bedford Park to the north and Russell Park and the Embankment to the south. It is just outside the Castle Quarter with its cafes, public houses, restaurants, supermarket and independent shops. The property is in catchment for Castle Newnham School, which is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and is within walking distance of the Harpur Trust and other independent schools.
