2 bedroom terraced house for sale

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A STYLISH AND WELL-PRESENTED EX-DUKE OF BEDFORD COTTAGE WITH A GARAGE, SET IN THIS CAREFULLY PRESERVED AND SOUGHT-AFTER VILLAGE BORDERING THE WOBURN ESTATE.

A charming example of a character house dating back to 1855 and originally forming part of the Duke of Bedford’s Woburn Estate.

The house outwardly reflects its traditional character with leaded high windows, gabled porch and roofline whilst internally incorporating modern day styling and fixtures and fittings. The décor is light and features include newly installed multifuel stove, ledged and braced doors, replacement double glazed windows, fully equipped kitchen, stylish bathroom suite and tiling plus full radiator central heating.

Externally there is a maintenance friendly front garden, an attractive landscaped rear garden and the rare bonus of a single garage set to the rear.

The location is very pleasant in the village “end” with footpaths close to the cottage along with open countryside and The French Horn pub/restaurant, cricket pitch, village hall and St. Lawrence church. For those who commute Flitwick station is only 2 miles away with a fast and frequent service to Kings Cross/Thameslink and the M1 Junctions 12 and 13 are both within 5 miles.

The property is a perfect first-time purchase, professional person/couple’s home or to downsize or lock up and leave if you travel abroad.

A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the lifestyle and location on offer at 27 Rectory Road.

THE ACCOMMODATION
An entrance door opens into a porch which has a tiled floor and space for coats, shoes, wellington boots etc. This leads on to the sitting/dining room which has a focal fireplace with a new inset multifuel burning stove and hearth with book shelves to one side and exposed brick wall to the dining end. Stairs rise to the first floor and windows face to the front and rear. Beyond this a rear lobby leads to the kitchen, bathroom and the rear garden.

The kitchen is very well fitted and equipped and finished with a range of cream base and wall units, a ceramic 1½ bowl sink unit and mixer taps. Integrated appliances comprise a Rangemaster electric cooker, Haier American-style fridge/freezer, built-in dishwasher plus a washing machine and tumble dryer. Additional features include recessed downlighters, ceramic tiled flooring and a window overlooks the garden.

Stylishly fitted with white sanitaryware and fully tiled walls and floor – the bathroom has a panelled bath with shower unit over, wash basin, wc and a chrome heated towel rail.

FIRST FLOOR
A landing provides access to the two bedrooms. The main bedroom has a window to the front aspect and there is a range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with hanging rails and houses the hot water cylinder and electric boiler which serves the central heating.

The second bedroom faces to the rear and has an over stairs storage cupboard.

OUTSIDE
Lying to the front a neat, landscaped garden has a pathway to the cottage with flower border, box hedging and spa stones with a central Acer tree, all designed for easy maintenance.

The rear garden is a nice size and features a paved circular patio and shaped lawn with slate chippings bordered by flower beds. The boundaries are fully fenced and a gate leads to the rear where there is a single garage with up and over door set in a block. There are external power points, light and water tap.

LOCATION
Steppingley is a popular village situated on the edge of the Duke of Bedford’s Woburn Estate. The village benefits from a restaurant and public house/restaurant (The French Horn) and a vibrant Church community and cricket club. The village also holds several charity open gardens throughout the summer.

There are good local shopping facilities including Waitrose at nearby Ampthill and Tesco superstore at Flitwick. The recently constructed Flitwick Leisure Centre has a ‘state of the art’ gym, 25-meter swimming pool plus two squash courts. The centre runs an extensive class programme and has its own creche. Steppingley is within a short distance of Woburn with its fine selection of restaurants and the prestigious Woburn Golf Club with its three championship courses.

Milton Keynes provides more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. For the riding and walking enthusiast there is a network of footpaths and bridleways with access to the Greensand Ridge Walk and to the Woburn Estate. For those that commute Flitwick and Harlington stations are conveniently close and offer fast and frequent services to London St. Pancras and the south coast. Both Junction 12 and 13 of the M1 are within a 10 minute drive.

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