AN HISTORIC TOWN GUIDE PRICE £550,000 to £575,000 If history and beautiful views is what you’re after, then Ampthill could be ideal for you. Ampthill is a lovely little market town that has everything history or nature fans could want. On one side it is sheltered by hills under the brow of the Greensand Ridge, giving some amazing views and opportunities for peaceful walks and wildlife spotting. It is also close to some of Bedfordshire’s top attractions, such as the Abbey and Safari Park in Woburn.

Where history is concerned, you’ll find it in abundance here, Ampthill is an incredibly historical market town dating all the way back to Anglo-Saxon times, evidence of this is all around you, why not go on a hunt for relics while visiting and take in some of the amazing historical sites that surround this interesting and peaceful town.

Ampthill is full of narrow streets which are lined with Georgian buildings and beautiful thatched cottages, really making you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. It is a lively town, with a market held every week and several restaurants, village shops and pubs. Many of these buildings are housed in period buildings which were first build during the Tudor period, offering an interesting place to stop for a bit of lunch or to grab some essentials. It’s just one of the ways that the residents display the history of their town and really adds to the experience of shopping or eating here. It isn’t just the buildings and the markets that the town has going for it, there is a lively events calendar too, annual festivals which including live music events from rock and pop performances to opera, are a regular feature and well worth the visit.

The market is a particular draw to visitors, it was first held in 1219 when the town was granted a charter for a weekly market, in 2019, the market celebrated its 800th birthday. Each of the markets feature exciting local produce and really gives you the chance to get to know the varied items and food that come out of Bedfordshire. You'll find plenty to see and do in Ampthill so make sure to check the what's on pages and keep an eye out for events, activities and accommodation in the area.

Let's not detract you from the home itself. A modern gable fronted detached family home constructed in 2019 by developer ‘Bloor’ and located in the now established ‘Ampthill Chase’ development in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. The home has a unique situation in a small and secluded close of just five homes, with a natural wood aspect.

Internally the property is presented in show-home condition and offers a contemporary and practical arrangement of rooms set over two levels, with oak doors throughout and ‘Amtico’ flooring to the ground level where specified. The driveway parking is to the side of the property where a further three vehicles can be parked in tandem. Access is also provided in to the 1 1/2 length garage via a conventional up and over door. The garage is supplied with both power and light, as well as space for additional white goods if required.

Internally the entrance hall has a guest cloakroom/WC and staircase which rises to the first floor and landing, an internal door to one side leads into the living room which has a box-bay window facing to the front aspect of the property. The kitchen/dining room sits to the rear of the home and provides pleasant views of the garden to the rear. The kitchen has ample space for a dining table, French doors on to the garden and a separate utility room where space is provided for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There are also additional fitted storage cupboards. The kitchen area is fitted with a modern range of cream high-gloss wall and base level units with modern ceramic splash-back areas. There are integrated appliances which include a dishwasher, two eye-level ovens, a ceramic hob and fridge/freezer, all supplied by ‘Bosch’.

The first floor landing has a built-in storage cupboard and loft hatch. There are a total of four bedrooms which house this level with the principal room having the convenience of an en-suite shower-room attached. There is also a smartly fitted family bathroom.

Within a short distance from the property is access to Ampthill town centre with its extensive amenities, parks and local Waitrose store. The area is renowned for its autonomous schooling for all age groups. Links into London are from the Flitwick station with a frequent service into St Pancras which takes as little as 40 minutes.

The name 'Ampthill' is of Anglo-Saxon origin, as the first settlement was called 'Aemethyll', which literally means either 'ant-heap' or 'ant infested hill'. In 1219, King Henry III confirmed the right to hold a market on Thursday's in the town and this remains a fixture of life in Ampthill to this day.