Church Road, Westoning, Bedfordshire, MK45

SET ON A SECLUDED PLOT OF 0.5 OF AN ACRE WITH A PRIVATE GATED DRIVE, THIS INIVIDUAL HOME INCLUDES A SEPARATE TWO BEDROOM, TWO STOREY ANNEXE.

Set in this sought-after location and positioned back from Church Road, The Birches offers a rare opportunity to purchase a spacious home with the benefit of a self-contained two storey annexe. Ideal for multi-generational family life, the property offers well-balanced accommodation coupled with a generous 0.5 of an acre plot with double garage and ample parking.
The main house offers spacious living areas with the sitting room providing direct access to both the dining room and conservatory. There is a separate study with fitted office furniture, ideal for those working from home, triple aspect kitchen/breakfast/family room, useful utility and guest cloakroom/WC. All four of the bedrooms in the main house are dual aspect, with the master having the benefit of a balcony and a five piece ensuite with bath and separate shower cubicle and there is a four piece family bathroom.
A particular feature of the property is the large and private south westerly facing garden which is full of colour and interest.

A viewing is recommended to appreciate the lifestyle opportunity on offer at The Birches.

ACCOMMODATION
Entering The Birches via an enclosed porch with part glazed wooden entrance door with side windows and exposed brickwork, wall light points, wood effect flooring and a further door leads to the entrance hall.
The entrance hall has wood effect flooring, a radiator and stairs rise to the first floor with a built-in storage cupboard beneath. There are French doors to both the living room and dining room with further doors to the study, kitchen/breakfast/family room and guest cloakroom/wc.
The living room has a double glazed leaded light effect window to the front and features an exposed brick chimney breast housing a living flame effect gas fire. There is a radiator and TV point and French doors and sidelight to the conservatory. The room flows through to the dining room which has French doors and sidelight to the side aspect and a window to the rear.

Overlooking the garden the conservatory is part brick with windows and French doors to the garden. There is power and light and tile flooring.
A dual aspect study is fitted with a range of office furniture and has a window to the side and sliding patio door to the rear. The guest cloakroom/wc has a window to the side with a wc and wash hand basin and storage underneath plus additional storage cupboards.
Forming the heart of the home, the kitchen/breakfast/family room is triple aspect to either side and rear with French doors and stable style door. A range of base and wall mounted units with granite work surface areas incorporate a 1½ bowl sink and five ring gas hob with extractor over. There is a built-in oven and microwave, integrated dishwasher and refrigerator. Tile flooring and a door leads to the utility room which has a window to the rear and has been refitted with a range of base and wall mounted units with work surfaces areas incorporating 1½ bowl sink. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer and a cupboard housing the gas fired boiler.

FIRST FLOOR

All the bedrooms and the family bathroom radiate from the landing which has windows to the front and rear aspects and there is a hatch to the loft, a built-in storage cupboard and airing cupboard housing the hot water tank.
Bedroom one is dual aspect with patio doors leading to a balcony. There are fitted wardrobes, drawers and bedside units plus a walk-in wardrobe. Complementing the room an ensuite has a window to the rear and comprises bath with shower over, shower cubicle, wc and twin wash hand basins with storage beneath and vanity mirror and heated towel rail.
The second bedroom is also dual aspect with windows to the side and rear. There are fitted wardrobes and a wash hand basin with storage beneath.

Bedroom three and four are both is dual aspect with the third having a range of fitted wardrobes and a wash hand basin with storage beneath.
The family bathroom has a window to the front and comprises bath, shower cubicle, wc and wash hand basin with storage beneath. There is an extractor, recessed spotlighting to the ceiling and a heated towel rail.

ANNEXE

With its own entrance door from the drive the annexe is independent from the house and has provision for the two properties to be as one with an interconnecting door from the annexe kitchen if required.

The annexe hall has a wooden, part glazed door with window to the side. Stairs which have a storage cupboard under lead to the first floor and doors also provide access to the kitchen and the sitting room.

The sitting room is dual aspect with windows to the front and side and kitchen/breakfast room has windows to both sides. There is a range of base and wall mounted units with work surface areas incorporating a sink with mixer tap along with space for a refrigerator and freezer and a door to the rear.

From the landing which has windows to the front and rear, the main annexe bedroom has a window to the front with fitted wardrobes and drawer and the second bedroom is dual aspect with windows to the side and rear and has fitted wardrobes, drawers and storage units.
The wetroom comprises shower area with wall mounted shower, wc and pedestal wash hand basin with extractor.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via its own private drive and a wooden gate opens into a further good size drive which provides parking for several vehicles.

A detached double garage is set to one side and has an electric up and over with power and light. Established borders and trees with side gate and pathway lead to the rear garden.

A feature of the property, the rear garden is a good size and is very well cared for with landscaped and planted borders. Mature trees and hedging offer a high degree of privacy and there are paved patio areas for outdoor barbecues etc.

There are exterior lights, cold water tap and power point.

LOCATION

The village of Westoning boasts two pubs with restaurant, butchers, convenience store with Post Office and parish church along with tennis club and Lower School. Pupils progress to Arnold Academy Middle School in Barton-le-Clay and Harlington Upper School. The village is also on a coach route for accessing the renowned Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford. Nearby villages of Flitwich and Toddington, along with the town centre of Ampthill provide a wider selection of shopping and leisure facilities. For the commuter, the nearby villages of Flitwick and Harlington both have stations with Thameslink service to London St Pancras International (within 45 minutes) and onto the City, Gatwick Airport and Brighton. Junction 12 of the M1 is within 2 miles with air travel available from Luton Airport accessible within a 20 minute drive.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council.
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band F for the main house
Council Tax Band A for the annex
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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