Description
A Victorian end of terrace two bedroom cottage set in a rural setting with over 3,800 sq. ft. of outbuildings including eight stables and kennels, a manège, and approximately 3 acres of land with direct access to off road hacking. This cottage is 2 miles from the centre of Thurleigh and has far reaching views over open fields and countryside. Equestrian facilities include paddocks with new post and rail fencing, a stable yard with eight stables, a hay barn, a tack/feed room, a garden machinery store and a manège which has a new surface. There are various other outbuildings, one of which is used as a guest room. There is also a gravelled area for parking which easily accommodates a Horsebox.
The 1,030 sq. ft. of accommodation includes two reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, and cloakroom on the ground floor. On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a shower room. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a built-in cupboard. There is an outbuilding which has outdoor kitchen facilities with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also an adjoining cloakroom.
Reception Rooms and Kitchen/Breakfast Room The sitting room has a feature fireplace housing a log burning stove, and a sash window to the front. The modern kitchen/breakfast room has a range of units with complementary work surfaces, and including an island incorporating an induction hob and a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a double oven, a dishwasher, and a fridge/freezer. The flooring continues into the utility room which has a work surface incorporating a sink. Double doors lead into the garden room which has a tiled floor and double doors to a gravelled parking area at the rear.
Outside The property has over 3,840 sq. ft. of outbuildings which include a summerhouse and adjoining guest room which could be converted into an annexe subject to planning permission. There are also several store rooms, kennels, eight stables, a tack room and feed store, a hay barn, and a barn for garden machinery.
Manège and Paddocks The manège is enclosed by fencing and has been recently resurfaced with a sand and rubber arena surface with full drainage. The five well draining paddocks are accessed from the driveway and are interlinked, with new post and rail fencing throughout. There is potential to rent a further 3.5 adjoining acres if required.
Situation and Schooling Thurleigh is a North Bedfordshire village with a church, a village hall and a sports and social club. It has its own primary school and is in the Sharnbrook Academy catchment area. The A6 at Milton Ernest is 3 miles away and Bedford (8 miles) has a railway station with services to St. Pancras. The Harpur Trust schools are in Bedford, and Kimbolton School is 11 miles away. The property is 5 miles from The College Equestrian Centre at Keysoe and 2 miles from the Thurleigh Equestrian Centre.
