Description
A period five bedroom detached property dating from the 1920s, set back from the road, with driveway parking and a double garage, occupying an elevated position within a landscaped plot of approximately 0.6 acres. The property has been significantly extended over the last decade, now providing 2,595 sq. ft. of accommodation. There are three versatile reception rooms with a centrally positioned, contemporary, open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room with a utility room leading off and a cloakroom. The first floor landing is on two levels and incorporates a sun tunnel and glazed double doors to a railed Juliet balcony. There are five bedrooms, two with en suite shower rooms and three with fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom also has a Juliet balcony and the family bathroom includes a double ended bath and a shower.
The gardens are a feature of the property, the front garden, enclosed by a combination of mature hedgerow and timber fencing, is principally lawned with established borders at the front and sides. A pillared entrance opens to a gravel driveway, which leads to the double garage accessed by up and over doors. There is power connected, eaves storage and a personnel side door.
Reception Rooms The entrance hall has the original door, moulded ceiling covings, solid wood internal doors and an exposed oak floor that continues throughout much of the ground floor. The dual aspect dining and music rooms are at the front of the house; the dining room has a bay window. The music room has a fireplace with a wood burning stove on a raised hearth. Glazed double doors lead to a sitting room, with similar doors to the rear garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room The kitchen area, with two pairs of glazed double doors to the paved terrace, is fitted with gloss cabinets with Corian work surfaces, and has an island with a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include two electric ovens, a gas hob with an extractor, a dishwasher and space for an American style fridge and a wine chiller. There is a walk-in pantry.
Rear Garden Gated access leads to the enclosed rear garden. An L-shaped outdoor entertaining area includes a timber framed outdoor kitchen with a brick barbeque. The garden is principally laid to lawn with perimeter borders and mature trees. There is a brick former air raid shelter, a water feature, and a detached brick built barn with power connected.
Situation and Schooling The property is in the historic centre of Bedford, between Bedford Park, Russell Park and the Embankment, close to the Castle Quarter with cafes, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets and shops. The station is about1 mile away with services to St Pancras International. The property is in catchment for Castle Newnham School, (Ofsted outstanding), and within walking distance of the Harpur Trust Schools.
