Description
A late Victorian three bedroom detached house with a south facing garden, including an orchard, of approximately 0.76 acres with frontage onto the River Great Ouse and far reaching countryside views. The property originally dates from the 1890s and has been significantly improved and refurbished. The 1,779 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation includes an open plan oak fitted kitchen/breakfast room and separate sitting and dining rooms, both dual aspect with views of the garden and river beyond. There is also a ground floor bathroom. The first floor landing has access to the roof space. There are three double bedrooms and a family shower room fitted in a contemporary style suite.
The front of the property is enclosed by a dwarf wall and there is a path to the entrance door. A pillared gated entrance opens into the block paved and gravel driveway which provides parking for up to six cars There is access to the detached home office/garden room which takes full advantage of the garden and riverside views. It is entered at the side and has a deep storage cupboard, windows to the front and glazed double doors to the rear garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room The kitchen/breakfast room is a dual aspect room and is fitted in a range of solid oak fronted units with complementary work surfaces. The central island provides additional storage and houses a ceramic sink. Integrated appliances include a range style cooker with extractor over, a dishwasher, a fridge and freezer.
Rear Garden The formal gardens and orchard are a major feature and extend to approximately 0.76 acres in total with views over open fields. They are on two levels and principally lawned with mature fruit trees interspersed and Willow trees on the wide river frontage which provides both mooring and a launch area for a small boat. There is a timber barn which is used as a separate utility room, and an adjacent garden store.
Situation and Schooling Clapham has amenities including shops, a post office, public houses, a village church and a lower school. It is 3 miles from Bedford town centre and the Harpur Trust schools and has transport links to both the M1 and the A1. The property is in catchment for Lincroft Academy School and is about 1 mile from Beds and County Golf Club. The Towers Health and Racquets Club is about 1.5 miles away.
