Swaffield Close, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45

SHOW HOUSE PRESENTATION FOR THIS THOUGHTFULLY EXTENDED FAMILY HOME SET IN THE HEART OF THIS VIBRANT GEORGIAN MARKET TOWN WITH EXCELLENT AMENITIES AND SCHOOL CATCHMENTS.

Located in a tucked-away close with little passing traffic and only a few hundred metres to the market square, cafes, restaurants, Waitrose and 150 acre Great Park – this is an ideal family home.

The current owners have extended the property to provide a full width kitchen, dining and sitting area which forms the heart of the home. Attention to detail include glazed lantern roof, bi-folding doors to the garden, stylish new kitchen with a host of appliances set around quartz topped breakfast area with café pendant lighting. Further upgrading includes quality floor coverings, part-panelled walls, recessed spot lighting, contemporary white sanitaryware, fitted bedroom furniture and a walled garden ideal for entertaining.

The accommodation comprises hall, cloakroom, sitting room, TV room, combined kitchen/dining/family room with four bedrooms, ensuite and family bathroom.

Completing the house, the rear garden is easy to care for with artificial grass, patio seating and a covered area with access to a lockable store – whilst having parking for four vehicles at the front.

A viewing is recommended to appreciate the presentation and location on offer at 20 Swaffield Close.

THE ACCOMMODATION

Entering the property via a part glazed composite door the hall has attractive half panelled walls and stairs rise to the first floor with a full height storage cupboard under. Situated at the end of the hall there is a cloakroom with a suite of wash basin, wc, and ceramic tiling. To the right of the hall lies the sitting room which has a feature panelled wall with recess for flat screen television and a window to the front. Lying to the left a second living room is an ideal TV room or good size study/office and has a window to the front aspect.

Spanning the width of the house with bi-folding doors to the garden, the kitchen/diner/family room is a great social and entertaining room. The kitchen is fitted with a smart range of modern flush-fitting base, wall and larder units with a breakfast bar area and sink unit with Quooker instant hot/boiling water tap. All the work surfaces are finished in quartz and integrated appliances include two Neff Hide and Slide ovens, microwave, dish washer, wine cooler, full length fridge and separate freezer and an induction hob. Further cupboards also conceal the space for a washing machine and the gas boiler. From the kitchen a window overlooks the garden and a door leads to the side access. The dining/family space has extra light provided by a glazed lantern roof window and features a panelled wall.

FIRST FLOOR

All the bedrooms and bathroom radiate off the landing which has two windows to the rear and an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

The principal bedroom has built-in mirror fronted wardrobes and a quality ensuite of walk-in shower, vanity wash basin, wc and complimentary tiling to splash areas and the flooring.
There are three further bedrooms – two of which have fitted wardrobes.

Completing the accommodation, the family bathroom echoes the ensuite with quality sanity ware and has a bath with shower over, vanity wash basin, wc, ceramic tiling to splash areas and flooring.

OUTSIDE

To the front and side of the house there are parking spaces for four cars with a hedged boundary with inset railings and pathway to the front door.

The owners have improved the rear garden by creating patio and seating areas set around an artificial lawn for easy maintenance and a walled backdrop with inset uplighters. There is a covered area and a lockable enclosed store for garden furniture and tools.

LOCATION

The Georgian market town of Ampthill provides a wide range of local facilities including a Waitrose along with independent shops and restaurants. The property is in easy walking and cycling distance of well-regarded Lower,Middle and Upper schools all. The county town of Bedford and Milton Keynes provide more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. Woburn in the heart of the Duke of Bedford’s Estate provides further restaurants and shops and the Woburn Golf and Country Club boasting three championship courses.

The area is well served by educational establishments, both state and private including the renowned Harpur Trust Schools in Bedford, for which there is a bus service from the town.

The property is well situated for access to the M1 (junctions 12 and 13) and there is a main line railway service within a 10 minute drive at Flitwick providing a regular First Capital Connect service to London St Pancras International from 41 minutes and onto the City and Gatwick. London Luton airport is 18 miles away providing domestic and international flights.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council.
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band “E”
Tenure: Freehold.
EPC Rating: “B”
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ.
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