Description
An Edwardian six bedroom detached house with a converted former stable, a store barn and a detached garage, on a plot of 0.42 acres, walking distance from the mainline railway station. The property was built in 1908 and the current owner has lived at the property for over 20 years. It has been extended and now has 3,481 sq. ft. of accommodation over three floors with period features including original picture and dado rails and stripped doors on the ground floor. The reception hall has exposed ceiling timbers, a cloakroom, and an original full turn staircase to the upper floors. There are five reception rooms and an open plan kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted in a traditional range of oak units with complementary work surfaces and some integrated appliances, and has a door to the rear garden. A shelved pantry has a quarry tiled floor and a door to the rear.
On the first floor a galleried landing leads to three double bedrooms, a shower room, a bathroom and a separate WC. The principal bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and a door to a railed balcony. The three remaining bedrooms and a bathroom are on the second floor.
Reception Rooms The family and dining rooms are at the front of the house, overlooking the garden and driveway from dual aspect windows. The study has a marble feature fireplace, a range of fitted bookshelves, and access to a roof space area. The sitting room has been extended and has a traditional inglenook style fireplace and exposed ceiling timbers. An opening leads into the garden room which has an exposed oak floor and is triple aspect with glazed double doors to the garden.
Outside The gated driveway provides parking and access to the detached double garage. The front garden has lawned areas and various trees. A gated side access leads to the rear garden which is principally lawned with shrub borders, mature trees, paved seating areas and a pond. There is also a greenhouse.
Situation and Schooling The property is just 1 mile from Bedford town centre. The Harpur Trust Schools are in Bedford and the property is in the Biddenham Upper School catchment. Biddenham has a church, three schools, a War Memorial, a private hospital, and a village pub. A village hall and a secondary pavilion with grounds are used for sports and other village activities.
