Bedford Road, Maulden, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45

SET ON A 0.68 ACRE PLOT, THIS MATURE, DETACHED HOUSE HAS THE BENEFIT OF A QUALITY INDEPENDENT, ONE BEDROOM ANNEX/WORK FROM HOME STUDIO AND AN ATTRACTIVE SOUTH WESTERLY FACING GARDEN.

A truly versatile property which is ideal for a modern family, those that work from home or for multi-generational living, making use of the fully independent annex.

Built in 1954 on a substantial and mature plot of 0.68 acre,
23 Bedford Road has been continually updated and improved to provide comfortable living space. The accommodation comprises of three reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, four double bedrooms and four refitted fully tiled bath and shower rooms.

To compliment the main house a quality annex/bungalow offers an excellent opportunity for two homes within one for multi-generational living being young or old. With its own access and garden yet only meters from the main house, the annex also lends itself to an ideal work from home office or studio.

An additional feature of the property is the attractively landscaped south westerly facing garden, which backs onto Maulden woods. The garden has well stocked planted borders with a good variety of rhododendrons and evergreen shrubs all set amongst well kept shaped lawns and trees.

Further outside space includes six to eight vehicle parking and an extra-large double garage with twin automatic entrance doors.

A viewing is recommended to appreciate the combination of house, annex, garden and the lifestyle opportunity on offer.

THE ACCOMMODATION

A solid wood entrance door opens into a good size hall with a patterned tiled floor. Stairs rise to the first floor with cupboard under and a guest cloakroom is fitted with a white suite of wc and wash basin. Lying to the left, the triple aspect sitting room has a central brick fireplace with inset cast iron grate and double doors lead to the conservatory. Overlooking the rear garden the conservatory is double glazed with a ceramic tiled floor and double doors provide access to the southerly facing patio.
A separate dining room is situated off the hall and is adjacent to the kitchen which could be combined to form a larger kitchen/diner if required. The dining room has wood parquet flooring and a window to the rear. Set to the front of the house, a dual aspect study or TV room features a bay window and has space for sofa and office furniture/PC desk.
Completing the ground floor, the kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a good range of modern base and eye level cupboards, stone work surfaces and an inset 1½ bowl sink unit. Appliances include a gas fired Rangemaster cooker with extractor over, an integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. There is ample space for a central breakfast table and chairs. An enclosed utility lobby has a handy door to the garage and annex along with plumbing for the washing machine and further cupboards.

FIRST FLOOR

All the bedrooms radiate from the landing which has a good size airing cupboard, a trap door to the loft with a ladder and a feature full-length window to the front.

The main bedroom enjoys views to the side and of the rear garden. There are two sets of fitted wardrobes and a recently refitted and fully tiled ensuite comprising an extra-large walk-in shower with built-in shower unit, a floating wash hand basin, wc and chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom two and three also benefit from a view overlooking the garden with the second bedroom also having a refitted and tiled ensuite with walk-in shower enclosure, wash basin and wc.

The fourth bedroom is a double and faces to the front of the house and from the landing there is a family bathroom plus a separate shower room. The bathroom features a suite finished in white with a bath, wash basin, wc and chrome heated towel rail. The shower room has a good size walk-in shower enclosure and chrome heated towel rail.

ANNEX

A part glazed entrance door opens into the annex which has a sitting/TV area with a fireplace, electric fire and double-glazed French doors open to its own patio and garden. To one end of the annex the kitchen area is extensively fitted with a good range of base and wall units, work surfaces and circular sink unit. Integrated appliances include a gas hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer and space for a washing machine.

From the siting room a door leads to the double bedroom which has two pairs of built-in full-length wardrobes. A good size ensuite is fully tiled and has a large walk-in shower enclosure, vanity wash basin, wc and heated towel rail.

The annex has its own gas central heating system to radiators with the boiler being housed in the double garage.

OUTSIDE

Set behind a tall beech hedge the front garden is laid to lawn with mature shrubs, fir and magnolia trees. Parking is provided by a large block paved driveway with space for six to eight cars and a path leads to the house and gated access to both side of the property. The garage is over 6m square with two electric up and over doors power, light and a loft storage area with a window and pedestrian door to the side.

A feature of the property, the rear garden is attractively landscaped with a good size patio terrace leading to large lawns which are interspersed with mature planting. evergreen shrub beds which provide all year interest and include rhododendrons, conifers, pine and mature trees. Set at the end of the garden there is a timber summer house which enjoys a view back towards the house.
The annex benefits from its own garden with patio seating area and steps up to a planted area set around winding pathways.

LOCATION
Maulden offers a church, two well-renowned public houses and a lower school which is in the catchment for Redborne Upper School. The area provides opportunities for scenic walks including the Greensand Ridge Walk. Amenities and additional shopping options can be found in Flitwick (3 miles) or in the Georgian market town of Ampthill (2 miles) with a popular Waitrose supermarket and an excellent selection of independent shops. For commuters Flitwick station offers services into St. Pancras in around 45 minutes and the property is also within a 20 minute drive of the M1 and A1 motorways. The property also benefits from being just a short distance from Bedford Harpur Trust schools.

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