Description
A late Victorian five double bedroom detached former farmhouse with private enclosed gardens of just under 0.39 acres, on the edge of the village with views over open fields and countryside. The accommodation provides a combination of space and versatility. The principal entrance is at the front of the house, where an original wooden door leads into a lobby with a door into a study which has an opening to the sitting room. Both rooms have dual aspect windows overlooking the garden. In addition, there is a separate dining room which leads into a family room with 180 degree views of the garden. The kitchen/breakfast and utility rooms are both fitted in a matching range of contemporary units, and the utility room has direct access into the double garage.
On the first floor, the landing provides access to all five double bedrooms, as well as the separate bath and shower rooms, which are both fitted in modern white suites.
The property has entrances at both the front and rear, with parking at the front for up to five cars and additional parking at the rear which gives access to the detached double garage which has a remotely operated door and power connected.
Reception Rooms The dual aspect study has exposed wood effect flooring continuing into the sitting room. These rooms share a dual aspect feature fireplace with a raised hearth and a log burning stove. Double doors from an inner hallway lead into the dining room which has a bay window to the rear and exposed wood effect flooring continuing into the family room which has a high part vaulted ceiling and glazed double doors to the garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room and Utility Room The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of modern cream fronted cabinets and drawers with curved shaped finishes and granite work surfaces incorporating a breakfast bar area with additional storage beneath. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, a microwave, a halogen hob with extractor over and a dishwasher. A window overlooks the garden. The utility room has a matching range of cabinets and granite work surfaces with space for a washing machine and American style fridge/freezer. A door leads to the double garage.
Gardens The gardens are a particular feature, and have been designed with high levels of privacy with a combination of post and rail fencing, mature trees and hedgerow providing screening. The gardens wrap around the house and include an extensive paved outdoor seating and entertaining area which is south westerly facing. There are shaped lawns with a variety of mature trees interspersed and various borders providing additional colour to the garden. There is a summerhouse and a timber garden shed.
Situation and Schooling Silsoe is located just off the A6, almost equidistant from Bedford and Luton. It has a variety of local amenities that include shops, a lower school and country pubs. It also has over 130 listed buildings and is edged by the historic gardens of Wrest Park. There is a newly built community and sports facility. The catchment schools are Arnold Academy and Harlington Upper School. Silsoe is also on the school bus route to the Harpur Trust schools in Bedford, which is 10 miles away.
