5 bedroom detached house

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THIS FORMER 1950’S DETACHED VILLAGE POLICE HOUSE HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND REMODELLED TO PROVIDE A COMFORTABLE FIVE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME WITH OPEN VIEWS TO BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR.

Set on a quarter of an acre plot, this Oldways House has been enlarged and improved by the current owners and is now a most comfortable family home. With well-proportioned rooms, the house has a flexible layout providing a modern open plan kitchen breakfast and living area whilst having separate sitting, dining and study/office rooms, ideal if you work from home.
The house is equally well balanced on the first floor with five bedrooms all of which offer views over open fields both to the front and rear. The main bedroom has a good size ensuite shower room and there is a large family bathroom both of which have modern white suites.
Having the benefit of a village setting, there are fields to the front and rear and the house stands centrally on its plot with the rear garden taking advantage of its south-westerly facing position. For families and commuters alike the county town of Bedford with an array of amenities, mainline station and Harpur Trust schooling is a very short drive away.
A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the lifestyle opportunities on offer at Oldways House.

THE ACCOMMODATION
A replacement double glazed entrance door with a porthole and flank windows leads into the “L” shaped hallway with glazed staircase and balustrade rising to the first floor. Storage for coats and shoes is provided by a mirror fronted understairs cupboard and there is solid wood flooring throughout the hall. A downstairs cloakroom has a white suite and mirror surrounds. To the right of the hall there is a good size family room or home office/study which has an extensive range of bookshelves and a window to the front offers open views. The sitting room overlooks the rear garden and has a focal open fireplace, recessed ceiling spotlights and large glazed sliding doors opening into the conservatory/family area to create an open layout if required.
Facing to the front the formal dining can also be used as family or play room. A feature of the property is the remodelled kitchen which flows into a large and impressive bespoke conservatory/family room. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with a range of maple base and eye level units with solid granite work surfaces and inset sink unit. Quality appliances included in the sale are a Britannia stainless steel range with electric hob and double oven, built-in dishwasher, microwave and warming drawer along with a built-in griddle with its own filter hood. Also included are a full height Liebherr fridge and separate freezer. Cupboards conceal the oil-fired boiler and space for the washing machine. Ceramic tiled flooring in the kitchen flows through to the conservatory room which has underfloor heating for winter and a heat reflective and tinted glazed roof for the summer. This room offers lots of light with an attractive view over the garden and is finished in a calm green coloured coating and has two electric opening roof vents. Completing the ground floor is a utility room which has a range of pine cupboards with a sink unit and a door to the front and side garden.

FIRST FLOOR
Echoing the hall, the glazed staircase and wood flooring on the landing leads to all the bedrooms and bathroom. Overlooking the rear garden, the main bedroom is dual aspect and has a built-in double wardrobe. The ensuite has been refitted with a double walk-in shower cubicle with remote operated shower control, a stylish sculptured wash basin, wc and bidet. Finishing touches include ceramic tiling to all splash areas and a chrome heated towel rail.
There are three further double bedrooms and a respectable sized single all with open views. The family bathroom is of a good size and has a bath with a shower unit over, wash basin and wc. There is also a built-in airing cupboard and a window to the rear.

OUTSIDE
To the front a detached double garage has an electric roll over door with power, light and a cupboard which houses the oil storage tank and sensor lights illuminate the driveway.
There is ample parking on the drive itself along with edged lawns, small trees and boundary hedges with gates providing access to both sides of the house.
The south west facing garden has good sized lawns with shaped borders, flower beds, assorted tress and a small pond. The boundaries are enclosed by hedging and fencing and there are floodlights around the garden plus external tap and power point.

LOCATION
Ravensden is a small village comprising a number of 'ends' set amongst open countryside and woodland. There is a local village shop and The Horse and Jockey public house can be found in Church End. The county town of Bedford provides extensive shopping and leisure facilities together with an excellent selection of schooling including the renowned Harpur Trust schools. Bedford also boasts an Intercity and Thameslink railway service to Kings Cross/St Pancras and onto Moorgate from 40 minutes. The area is well served by road communications with A1, A6 and M1 junction 13 within a short travelling distance. Air travel is available locally at Luton with Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham and Stansted slightly further afield.

DIRECTIONS MK44 2RD
From Bedford proceed in a northerly direction on the B660 signed to Kimbolton. After approximately 1 mile take the right hand turn by the village store into Oldways Road. Follow the road and Oldways House can be found approximately 200 meters on the right hand side.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating
Local Authority: Bedford Borough Council
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band “F”
Tenure: Freehold.
EPC Rating: “D”
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ.
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