* SUCCESSFULLY SOLD BY JACKSON_STOPS *

PRESENTED IN SHOW HOUSE CONDITION, A SPACIOUS FIVE BEDROOM VILLAGE HOME OF OVER 3,000 SQUARE FEET WITH A PRIVATE GATED ENTRANCE AND SECLUDED PLOT.

Ideal as a family home or for the active retired 5 High Banks comes to the market in first class condition and has been skillfully extended and presented to an exceptionally high standard during our clients ownership. The quality and attention to detail is evident throughout and includes bespoke Shaker kitchen, custom built wardrobes, luxury carpets and floor coverings and stylish sanitaryware throughout.

The property offers five double bedrooms, a most spacious living room, dining room and a family sized kitchen breakfast room along with a recent and intelligently designed extension which offers a versatile annexe/work from home office area.

The property offers excellent living space for a modern family whilst being perfectly manageable for the active retired.

The quality is also echoed externally with a private electrically gated and block paved drive leading to a double garage and a very well kept garden which offers a good degree of privacy.

A viewing of the property is highly recommended to appreciate the quality and flexile lifestyle on offer at 5 High Banks.

THE ACCOMMODATION

The property is entered via an enclosed porch which opens into a welcoming reception hall which has a cloak and shelved cupboard for coats and shoes etc and two further walk in cupboards which provides a useful drying area and houses the gas central heating boiler. A most impressive room with tall ceiling heights, the sitting room overlooks the rear garden with full width bi folding doors and has a feature fireplace with an inset multi fuel burning stove, hearth and beam. A pair of multi panel glazed doors open into the dining room which also has bi-folding doors to the garden terrace.

Forming the heart of the house, the kitchen breakfast room is over 32 feet in length and has a seating area to one end with bi-folding doors to the garden. The kitchen itself is fitted with a bespoke range of Shaker base and wall units with column detailing, granite work surfaces, double butler sink and twin taps plus a flexi hose rinse tap. A gas range cooker is set into an over mantle housing with display shelf and a granite topped island unit houses a number of drawers for cooking items and pans. Integrated appliances include a Siemens microwave oven, warming drawer, coffee machine and wine cooler. Included in the sale is a large American style fridge freezer with cold water dispenser and ice maker. The kitchen benefits from zone control under floor heating.

Flowing from the kitchen, the quality extension has a side door providing independent entrance which offers an annexe facility if needed. Within this area there is bedroom 5, currently used as a gym, again having bi-folding doors to the garden, a study and a well-equipped utility room or annexe kitchen. The utility has a good range of unit, a second sink unit with granite work surfaces and there is space for the washing machine and tumble drier. Adjacent to these rooms is a large wet room which is fully tiled and has a shower, washbasin and wc.

FIRST FLOOR

Lying to the front of the property, the main bedroom has a bespoke range of built in Shaker style wardrobes to one wall offering ample hanging and storage space. A stylish, fully tiled ensuite is fitted with a walk-in shower, twin sinks with floating vanity drawer under and a large mirror above. All the taps and shower head, body spray controls are finished in chrome along with a heated towel rail. The second bedroom is a particularly good size and is dual aspect with bedrooms three and four both double rooms with custom-made built-in wardrobes.

Completing the accommodation, the family bathroom comprises a white suite and has a panelled bath, glazed shower cubicle, vanity wash basin and wc. There are two chrome heated towel rains and complimentary tiling to the walls and floor.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via twin wrought iron electric gates set within brick piers and walling and a separate pedestrian gate lies to one side.

The frontage has a large block paviour driveway providing ample private parking and this extends to the double garage which has electric roll over door, power, light and a useful workshop area. The driveway is bordered by planted shrubs and there is gated side access to the rear garden.

The landscaped rear garden has a large paved terrace across the rear of the property offering ample space for barbecues and seating area, shaped retaining walls have inset lights and steps lead down to the lawns which are bordered with neatly kept and well stocked planted beds. Taking advantage of the westerly facing setting sun there is a covered arbour and seating area which has light and is heated.

The whole garden is enclosed by fencing and hedging and there are exterior lights, power points and water tap.

LOCATION
Stanbridge has a vibrant village community and benefits from a primary school, Five Bells public house and Community Hall shared with the neighbouring village of Tilsworth. The market town of Leighton Buzzard provides good local facilities with Milton Keynes offering more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. The village is well served by schooling for all ages in the state and private system. The village has easy access to the A5 and new Junc 11a to the M1 motorway and stations at Leighton Buzzard to London Euston and Flitwick or Harlington to St. Pancras. Air travel is close at hand with Luton airport a twenty minute drive from the property.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council.
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Broadband Speed Test: 78 mbps download and 20 mbps upload speed according to Outgoings: Council Tax Band “G”
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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Agents Note: The property benefits from a security alarm and CCTV.