Rectory Lane, Houghton Conquest, Bedfordshire, MK45

This stunning four bedroom detached home occupies a beautiful lane position surrounded by numerous walks and nature trails, whilst having been comprehensively styled internally to an exceptionally high standard incorporating flexible, spacious accommodation.

Approach to the home is via an ample block paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles, whilst directly ahead is a double garage accessed by twin remote controlled doors, with an Andersen electric car charging point situated between the two doors. The remainder of the frontage has been laid to lawn with a mature tree. Once inside you?re immediately greeted by the entrance hall with stairs to one side leading to the first-floor accommodation. A cloakroom includes a two-piece suite comprising of a WC and wash hand basin. Moving to the left-hand side of the home is the principal reception room, the living room, with impressive dimensions making for flexible furniture placement and offers a superb dual aspect orientation. A large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, brick hearth and wooden sunken timber creates a real focal point to the room. Next to the lounge is a separate study, including built in desk, making the ideal work from home space and overlooking the front elevation. To the right-hand rear of the home, is the kitchen/dining/family room which has been upgraded with a comprehensive range of contemporary floor and wall mounted units with stylish white quartz work surfaces over. Several integrated appliances have been cleverly woven into the design and a central island provides additional storage capacity as well as informal seating via a breakfast bar. Amtico herringbone flooring throughout the kitchen and hallway ties the two areas together seamlessly, whilst ample space has been afforded for a table and chairs. A window and French doors overlook the garden and ensure the room is flooded with an abundance of natural daylight. A separate utility room includes useful cupboard space, a sink and space for free standing washer and dryer. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a further reception/dining room which affords ample space for a table and chairs, creating a real family/sociable area.

Upstairs, the first-floor landing gives way to all the accommodation on this level. The master bedroom sits to the rear aspect and benefits from an extensive range of built in wardrobes and leads through to the en-suite. This has been fitted with an exceptional four-piece suite including a walk-in double shower enclosure, inviting bathtub, cistern concealed WC and twin sinks. Modern wave style tiling adorns the walls, and the look is finished with a heated towel rail, recessed lighting and three obscured glass windows. Of the remaining three bedrooms, one occupies the front and the other two are sat to the rear. They are all of good proportions and are serviced by a bathroom which incorporates a P-shaped bath with shower and glass screen positioned over, cistern concealed WC and stylish sink. A combination of two styles of neutral tiling have been installed and a further chrome towel rail added. The landing also includes a linen cupboard and access to the partially boarded loft via a built-in folding wooden ladder.

Externally the rear garden is sizeable and has been well maintained with a large patio area, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Beyond here is a good-sized lawn which is flanked by borders stocked with established bushes and shrubs, in addition to a couple of mature trees which add a splash of colour. To the far end a custom-built garden room/home office has been recently added, including power and cabled internet connection, providing a wealth of potential uses. Behind the garden room sits a small garden shed. The boundary is enclosed by timber fencing.

The village of Houghton Conquest is located between the Bedfordshire towns of Ampthill and Bedford, both of which are within five miles of the property and offer extensive amenities, Waitrose stores, schooling and local parks. The village itself has an established gastro pub, a local store that incorporates a sub post office, village hall, Houghton Conquest Lower School and various public footpaths and bridleways. Links into the London St Pancras from Bedford take approximately forty minutes, alternatively the Flitwick platform which is six miles from the property has a regular service taking as little as thirty-five minutes.