5 bedroom detached house for sale

This stunning period home dates to the 18th century and enjoys a delightful semi-rural position, incorporating a seamless mix of characterful accommodation with sleek, modern interiors totalling more than 3500 sq ft, all of which sits within grounds approaching an acre in total.

Approach to the home is via twin timber electric gates which open to reveal the imposing property beyond. A shingled driveway snakes up to a wider parking area which comfortably accommodates multiple vehicles, whilst ahead of this is a detached double garage clad in a sympathetic black timber lap. A solid electric blue front door leads into an entrance hall which has access into reception rooms to either side. To the right is the more formal dining room, which is simply stunning with beautiful original timbers snaking across the walls and chunky beams stretching over the ceiling, whilst a recessed fireplace sits to one side. Original wide Oak floorboards have been laid, creating a real family/sociable room. Beyond here is the kitchen/breakfast room which has been fitted with a bespoke range of contemporary soft grey floor and wall mounted Shaker style units with darker contrasting Granite work surfaces over. Several integrated appliances have been cleverly woven into the design including a Rangemaster cooker, extractor hood, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and wine cooler. A central island unit provides additional storage, work top capacity and useful breakfast bar seating, whilst under counter lighting and stylish tiling complete the look. To the side a separate boot room has attractive whitewashed brick walls and offers the ideal place for coat and shoe storage. It has a window which glances out across the side aspect and a door to the rear. Moving through to the inner hall, a dogleg staircase leads to the first-floor accommodation and to the left-hand side the principal reception room, the living room, which commands impressive dimensions, in this case 16'9ft by 15'2ft making for flexible furniture placement. A beautiful brick inglenook fireplace with inset wood burning stove creates a real focal point to the room. Of the remaining two reception rooms one is utilised as a study and the other as a playroom/snug. This has an attractive dual aspect orientation with a window to the rear elevation and French doors to the side, ensuring the room is flooded with an abundance of natural daylight. Following through from here is the utility room which has been updated to a particularly high standard. Matching floor and wall units to the kitchen have been installed with immaculate light coloured work surfaces over. A cupboard concealed washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer have also been added, in addition to modern light green monobloc splashback tiling, contemporary flooring and recessed lighting. Completing this level is the bathroom which has been refitted to provide a high-end three-piece suite comprising of a free-standing tub, low level wc and wash hand basin set into a contemporary vanity unit. Half height panelling runs around the perimeter, whilst a tall, sleek white radiator and additional chrome and white heated towel rail has been added.

Moving upstairs the first-floor landing gives way to all the accommodation on this level, as well as a second staircase leading to the top floor. The master bedroom nestles to the front elevation and is of superb dimensions. A chunky beam runs down the middle of the room, whilst a cast iron fireplace and useful, deep storage cupboard/wardrobe sits to one side. It also benefits from the convenience of its own en-suite which has undergone a significant refit to comprise a walk-in shower enclosure, low level wc and wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Sleek, modern tiling adorns the floor and walls, and incorporates a mosaic stripe. Of the remaining two bedrooms on the first floor, one occupies the front, measuring 14'10ft by 12'1ft, whilst the other is sat to the rear. They are both serviced by a stunning, refitted shower room which comprises of a double shower enclosure, low level wc and his and hers twin circular sinks mounted onto a vanity plinth. Stylish, mottled tiling adorns the walls, whilst a feature section of individual vertical wooden strips, recessed ceiling spotlights and period style radiator finishes the look.

The second-floor landing houses the remainder of the accommodation, two bedrooms, which are both of double proportions and have real character from the sloped ceilings and Dorma windows. Given the elevation they occupy, spectacular, unrivalled views are enjoyed for miles around. Completing this level is yet another beautifully refitted shower room which incorporates a double walk-in shower enclosure, low level wc and wash hand basin set into a vanity unit.

Externally the grounds are sizeable and have been beautifully designed and maintained. Whilst the vast majority has been laid to lawn, the garden does include real interest with shaped borders stocked full of an assortment of plants, shrubs and bushes as well as a large, shingled area providing ample seating space, ideal for relaxing/entertaining. Set to one side is a generous pond which has several mature trees which dot the perimeter and an attractive bridge leading over to a small island which is frequented by ducks and moorhens. Beyond here is an area turned over to an orchard which has a vast array of apple and plum fruit trees, whilst a quaint outhouse has been sympathetically converted to offer fully useable space as a study/gym/teenage retreat. This has been equipped with power and light and has a beautiful beamed and vaulted ceiling.

The village of Lidlington is located between the major towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes. Commuter Links into London St Pancras from Flitwick [10 minutes] or Bedford take approximately 40 minutes and from Milton Keynes direct in to Euston take as little as 35 minutes. The village itself offers a rail service to both Bedford and Bletchley. Major road links are from M1, J13 which is less than ten minutes’ drive from the property. Local amenities include a convenience store, public house/eateries and sports clubs and facilities. There are various bridleways and footpaths surrounding the property including the 'Greensand Ridge' which is protected by the forestry commission and mature woodland. The 'Forest Centre' and 'Millennium Country Park' is in the neighbouring village of Marston Moretaine which is less than a five minute drive, as is the Georgian Town of Ampthill with its many services and facilities.