NO CHAIN AND SET IN A SMALL PRIVATE ROAD, THIS FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOM HOUSE IS AN IDEAL FAMILY HOME WITH AN ATTRACTIVE GARDEN AND ONLY A TWO MINUTE WALK FROM THE VILLAGE TRAIN STATION.

Just one of three detached properties, Fir Tree House is set at the end of this private road and offers very well presented and balanced accommodation. The modern interior includes oak veneer doors, maple kitchen with granite work surfaces, travertine and wood flooring, bi-folding doors and contemporary white sanitaryware and tiling. With over 2,500 sq ft there are three generous living rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room with ample space for table and chairs, a cloakroom and utility to the ground floor with five double bedrooms all with wardrobes, two ensuites and a family bathroom to the first floor.

The house stands prominently on its plot with a larger than average front garden with double width driveway and garage with electric doors. Whilst the rear garden is attractively landscaped with shaped lawns, well-stocked borders and sun terrace and offers a high degree of privacy.

Additional features include a very good energy efficiency rating and a particularly generous amount of storage throughout the house.

Finally, the location is ideal for modern living or commuting with the village having its own lower and upper school recognized as “good” by Ofsted and a number of local shops, hairdressers, public houses and some fine walks on the “Bunyan Trail”.

For those who commute the mainline station to St Pancras (45 mins) is just a two-minute walk and Junction 12 of the M1 is only two miles to the south.

A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the lifestyle opportunity on offer at Fir Tree House.

THE ACCOMMODATION

A glazed entrance door leads into a spacious hall where stairs rise to the first floor with a cupboard under and a most useful walk-in coat and shoe cupboard. The cloakroom is fitted with a white washbasin and wc with a chrome heated towel rail.
To the right-hand side, double doors open into the family room which has a window to the front aspect and a well-proportioned dining room overlooks the rear garden. Lying to the left, the kitchen/breakfast room is light and is fitted with a range of maple units including a central preparation island and breakfast bar. There is a 1½ bowl sink unit and all the work surfaces are finished in granite and travertine floor tiling. Integrated appliances include a Neff oven, a combination oven and microwave, a six-ring gas hob with extractor hood and a Neff dishwasher. There is space for an American-style fridge/freezer. To the far end there is ample space for table and chairs and a wide bay window with views to the front. The utility room matches the kitchen and has a second sink, granite work surfaces, cupboards, an integrated fridge/freezer, a cupboard concealing a Worcester gas boiler and space for a tumble dryer and washing machine.

FIRST FLOOR

All the bedrooms and bathroom radiate off the landing and a trap door leads to the loft which has a ladder. The main bedroom has an excellent range of shelved and hanging fitted bedroom furniture to one wall along with matching chest of drawers, whilst the ensuite has a bath, corner shower cubicle, wash basin, wc, chrome heated towel rail and complimentary tiling along with a full-length linen/toiletry cupboard.
A guest suite overlooks the rear garden and has full-length cupboards and an ensuite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms all with the benefit of fitted wardrobes.
Finally, the family bathroom has been refitted with a stylish white suite of bath with a built-in shower over, vanity wash basin, wc, chrome heated towel rail and has fully tiled walls and floor.

OUTSIDE

The property has a good-sized frontage with additional side garden. The garden has a central pathway to the house and gated side access with lawns and slate chipping beds interspersed with planted borders and small trees. There is a block paved driveway and double garage with electric roller doors, power light, loft storage area and door and window.
The rear garden is a feature of the property comprising of two lawned areas set around well-stocked mature borders and an ornamental pond. A good-sized sun terrace spans the width of the house and there is a second patio area. The boundaries are all enclosed by fencing and there are ample exterior lights, power points and water taps at the front and rear of the house.

LOCATION
The village of Harlington has a railway station with a First Capital Connect service to London (St Pancras) and The City as has Flitwick. Junction 12 of the M1 motorway is 1.5miles distant and air travel is available from Luton airport.

Within the village itself there is a range of local stores, two public houses and the village benefits from having its own lower and upper school with 6th form. The village has historical connections with John Bunyan author of Pilgrims Progress and Bunyan’s oak tree is sited as you leave the village towards Sharpenhoe.

More extensive shopping is available in Flitwick and neighbouring Georgian market town of Ampthill with the larger centres of Bedford, Luton, Hitchin and Milton Keynes all within 30 minutes.

DIRECTIONS LU5 6HZ
Proceeding from Toddington or the M1 travel past Poplars Garden Centre and at the mini roundabout take the second exit signposted to Harlington follow this road for approx. 1 mile and as you enter the village Wentworth Court is the first small turning on the left hand side.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council.
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Broadband Speed Test: 204 mbps download and 29 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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