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3 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
3 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: G*
968 sq ft / 90 sq m

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Broadband: Super-fast 35Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • Grade II Listed Lodge Cottage
  • Backing Directly onto Rushmere Country Park
  • No Upper Chain
  • Abundance of Character Features
  • Parking for Several Vehicles and Garage
  • Two Double Bedrooms
  • Three Reception Rooms
  • Extremely Rare Opportunity
  • Beautiful Gated Gardens with Views Over a Lake
  • Two Fireplaces and Sash Windows
M & M Properties are exceptionally delighted to offer this GRADE II LISTED, DETACHED LODGE HOUSE WITH LAKESIDE VIEWS FROM THE GARDEN OF THE NATURAL LAKE, which originates from being part of the original Stockgrove estate, situated at the very foot of RUSHMERE COUNTRY PARK backing directly onto hundreds of acres of managed historical woodland set within a CONSERVATION AREA, providing an extremely private environment surrounded by picturesque views. The property is being offered with NO UPPER CHAIN, providing any potential buyers with an opportunity to purchase a property of phenomenal historical importance.

Location - South Lodge is located at the foot of Plantation Road, directly backing onto Rushmere Country Park owned by the Greensands Trust, surrounded at the back by open woodlands. The property is ideally situated close to numerous commuter roads to include the A5, A4146 and a bit further the M1, as well as close proximity to Aylesbury, Leighton Buzzard, Heath & Reach and Milton Keynes. Amenities in the vicinity include the Leighton Buzzard golf course, local shops in Heath & Reach as well as Rushmere Park itself.

Entrance Hallway - Access through front door. Storage cupboard. Doors into all reception rooms and bathroom. Electric radiator. Carpeted flooring. Stairs leading up to first floor landing.

Living Room - 3.56m (max) x 3.76m (max) (11'8" (max) x 12'4" (ma - Carpeted flooring. Two sash style windows to front and side aspects. Radiator. In built Fireplace with brick feature surround hearth suitable for multi-fuel purpose. Storage cupboard.

Dining Area - 3.50m (max) x 4.74m (max) (11'5" (max) x 15'6" (ma - Wood flooring. Two sash style windows to front and side aspects. Radiator. In built Fireplace with feature brick surround hearth suitable for multi-fuel purpose. Door into Kitchen and Utility Area.

Study (Optional Bedroom 3) - 2.62m (max) x 2.54m (max) (8'7" (max) x 8'3" (max) - Carpeted flooring. Single glazed window to rear aspect. Electric radiator.

Kitchen - 1.98m (max) x 1.98m (max) (6'5" (max) x 6'5" (max) - Tiled flooring. Single glazed window to front aspect. Fitted with a range of base level units with inset double butler style sink with mixer tap over. Space for appliances.

Bathroom - Lino flooring. Partially tiled to walls and splashback areas. Obscure single glazed window to rear aspect. Low level w.c, pedestal mounted hand wash basin. Panelled bath with showier over. Wall mounted electric heater. Vanity Mirror. Heated towel rail.

Utility Area - Access from Dining Area. Door to rear garden. Plumbing for washing machine and electric sockets. Electric fiuse box and meter.

First Floor Landing - Carpeted flooring. Hand rails on stairway. Storage cupboard above stairs. Doors into both bedrooms. Single glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom 1 - 3.81m x 3.58m (12'5" x 11'8") - Carpeted flooring. Storage cupboard over stairs with additional storage cupboard in eaves. Single glazed window to side aspect. Electric radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 3.81m x 3.58m (12'5" x 11'8") - Carpeted flooring. Storage cupboard over stairs with additional storage cupboard in eaves. Single glazed window to side aspect. Electric radiator.

Exterior & Gardens - The property rests on a very generous sized plot with a vast garden to the back and side of the property. At the front of the property is a small garden area with iron gates to the side enabling vehicular and pedestrian entry. A pathway leads to the front of the property accessed via the door at the back.

The garden areas at the rear are well matured combining a host of stunning trees of numerous varieties, tall hedges, bushes, greenery and plants. There are various lawn areas with planted borders, enclosed by timber fencing providing ample space for summerhouses and home offices. To the far end of the garden is an area that houses the garage with the driveway in front, storage sheds and consists of a further lawned area. There is also a wooden seating area and dock, overlooking a small lake and the Rushmere Woods.

Parking & Garage - There is off road parking to the side of the property which is accessed through the double gates at the front between the two lodges. There is a garage and large storage sheds to remain.

Tenure - We as agents can confirm this property is Freehold.

Council Tax Band - D

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    Established in 1986, M&M Properties opened their first office in Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard providing a top quality Residential Letting and Management Service for local property investor and landlords going overseas. In the subsequent ten years the business grew from strengt to strength and in 1996 the office moved to the current office in Hockliffe Street. At this poin the business expanded into the selling of property, and M & M Properties Sales and Letting began, providing a complete service for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. The company hascontinued to grow and expand, and is now the largest independent sales and lettings agent in Leighton Buzzard, employing fifteen members of staff, managing over seven hundred homes, and with a thriving estate agency business. The Lettings Office has a Property Management Team offering over 75 Years of combine experience in the Industry. Managing Director Michael Smith and Lettings Director Steven Roo are qualified ARLA licensed agents (Association of Residential Letting Agents) and member of the NAEA (National Association of Estate Agents). The office has a designated accounts office contracts department, and maintenance team, ensuring that all aspects of the letting or rentin of a home are dealt with promptly and efficiently. Two levels of management are offered - a fullmanagement service where your property will be fully managed, and every aspect dealt with, ora tenant only service, where we will find you a suitable tenant and you then manage the property yourself. Our Landlords clients range from companies with large portfolios, to individual private investors, to those moving overseas. Our managed houses range from flats to country houses. All our Landlords are given exactly the same high standard of service. Here at M & M we pride ourselves on our individualism, dedication, and professionalism. Whether letting, or renting through M & M, you will be in safe hands. The Sales Office has a very experienced Sales Team, all the staff are local and have extensive knowledge of the area, and the industry, with a blend of expertise and professionalism which will ensure that whether you are selling or buying through M & M you will be given a first class, comprehensive service, guiding you through every aspect of the sale. We have a separate Village and Country department dealing with the country and higher value town houses, which provides a bespoke, tailor made service for the more individual homes. We are members of the Property Ombudsman, and Licensed to trade by the National Association of Estate Agents, which guarantees that we are professional, honest and accountable at all times.

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