5 bedroom detached house for sale

Hunters are delighted to market this rare opportunity to purchase this truly stunning one of a kind property, located within close proximity to Leighton Buzzard town centre and walking distance to the maninline railway station.

Byworths house formerly Saint Barnabas Vicarage was built for Rev. W.Esdaile Richardson in 1854. The current owners are the first lay people to own the house, which they have owned since 1982.

This unique and beautifully presented home blends modern living with history to create a wonderful family space full of character. This property boasts a wealth of character such as wooden window shutters, high ceilings, well appointed kitchen, beautiful and working fireplaces.

The ground floor accommodation consists of a warm welcoming entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom, sizeable living room, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility and stairs leading down to the two cellars.

To the first floor there are four double bedrooms and a single bedroom, two of the bedrooms have en-suites and the remaining three are served by the family bathroom. From the first floor is access to the loft with a further four rooms which offers scope to convert into additional bedroom accommodation.

The house sits in the centre of the plot, with a gravelled driveway leading to ample parking and the garage. The property further benefits from a generous sized front lawn with mature borders, the rear garden again generous in size is mainly laid to lawn with beautiful flower beds and mature trees.

Leighton Buzzard benefits from excellent transport links by road and rail, being close to the mainline railway station with access into London Euston, and major road routes running north and south. There are well regarded schools within walking distance of the property.

Ground Floor Accommodation - Entry to the vestibule via panel wooden doors with parquet flooring, from here is a two piece cloakroom and double doors opening to the main hallway. The main hallway flows through to a lounge with a cast fireplace, drawing room with French doors opening to the rear garden. An impressive dining room with two windows overlooking the generous sized garden. A well appointed kitchen/breakfast room featuring an AGA that leads from the hallway, there is also a pantry and an integral door leading to the garage. The hallway also has stairs rising to the first floor, and stairs down to the two cellars.

First Floor Accommodation - From the impressive landing are four double bedrooms and a single bedroom. Two of the double bedrooms benefit from en-suites. There is also a four piece bathroom suite, plus a separate W/C. From the landing is the loft access to four additional rooms, which offers scope to convert into additional bedroom accommodation.

Grounds - Rare for a Town Centre property, Byworths House sits on an impressive plot, offering ample driveway parking, with access to the integral garage. The vast front garden is laid to lawn, with a characterful parameter wall and flower beds with mature trees and shrubs. The rear garden again impressive as the front is mainly laid to lawn with patio seating areas and featuring a stone wall bordering the boundaries.