4 bedroom detached house for sale

A modern four-bedroom detached family home set within this private gated community of just eleven dwellings, situated in a central location in the Mid-Bedfordshire village of Maulden. The property offers a versatile arrangement of internal accommodation which is arranged over two levels amounting to approximately 2563 sq ft. To include an open-plan kitchen/dining/family/room, a 30ft living/dining room, utility, cloakroom, four double bedrooms to the first floor, all with en-suite’s and fitted wardrobes and a home office/study or fifth bedroom. To the outside is a private, maturing lawned garden, ample driveway parking and an integral garage.

Constructed in 2014’ by a local and reputable developer, the home is built in a traditional red brick with attractive part-render to the front and a full render to the rear elevations. There is a block-paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles, access into the garage via key-fob operated electric roller door and main entrance which sits beneath a flat roof half width canopy.

Upon entering the spacious entrance hall has a full-turn staircase rising to the first floor, a useful under-stairs storage cupboard and a door into the cloakroom. The flooring is laid with a parquet design ‘Amtico’ which continues into the kitchen/dining/family room and has zonally controlled under-floor heating. The living/dining room sits off the entrance hallway and is dual aspect with two sets of sliding patio doors on to the garden. There is a feature wall with recess for a television and beneath a contemporary full width glass panelled flame effect fireplace. This sizeable room could be divided, thus creating an additional games-room or study.

The open-plan kitchen/dining/family room measures 29ft and is also dual aspect with a window facing towards to front aspect and further access on to the garden via French doors, with feature roof lantern above which is fitted with ‘Pilkington’ glass. The kitchen area has a range of timeless fitted units and wall cabinetry with a solid granite worktop over. There is a central island unit acting as a breakfast bar with additional fitted units below. Integrated appliances throughout are supplied by ‘Neff’ and include double eye-level ovens, a dishwasher and a five-ring gas hob with complimentary extractor hood over. An internal door off this room leads through to the utility-room where there are additional fitted units and space and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer. A glazed door leads out to the garden.

Moving to the first floor, the landing provides access into all bedrooms, and there is a sizeable airing cupboard with large mega-flow system. All four double bedrooms which house this level have fitted mirrored wardrobes and full en-suite facilities attached, in addition to a study/home office, which would also work well a single bedroom or dressing room if required.

The wrap around garden to the rear of the home has a south/easterly facing orientation and is predominately laid to lawn with traditional panel fenced enclosures. There is a large Indian stone paved patio and seating area, and a range of perennial shrubs filling the borders. There is a timber framed garden shed and gated side access leading on to an additional block-paved driveway providing parking for a further two vehicles. If required, this area could incorporate further garden space. A personnel door to the side leads into the integral garage which measures 23 x 21’1ft and is supplied with both power and light, there is also a wall mounted, modern combination boiler.

The village of Maulden is well positioned to cater for the commuter with the M1/A1 motorways both within a 20-minute drive, alternatively there are regular train links into London St Pancras from either Flitwick or Harlington platforms, taking a matter of 35/40 minutes respectively. Furthermore the Thameslink line runs north to south through London and links to new cross rail/east to west London rail terminal at Farringdon. The area is renowned for its autonomous schooling for all age groups, with Maulden village infant/primary school being within walking distance and, 'Russell Lower', ‘Firs Lower’, 'Alameda' and 'Redborne' just a short distance away. There is also a local pick-up point for the Bedford Harpur trust private schools for both boys and girls. There is a local convenience store and two well-established pubs within walking distance, further and more substantial amenities can be found in Ampthill offering a selection of small individually owned shops, hairdressers and a Waitrose Store.