4 bedroom property with land for sale

*SELF-BUILD OPPORTUNITY* to build your own dream home … a very rare chance to acquire this self-build property in open countryside on the outskirts of this popular rural village in the north east of Bedfordshire; there is already approved planning permission - 24/00101/FUL to erect a 4 bedroom detached family home of almost 190m2 (2045ft2); all bedrooms have their own en-suites; it is set in this great location, with lovely views across open fields, has mature trees to both front and back outlooks, & particularly the south-westerly rear facing aspect which offers amazing un-interrupted views to the horizon of brilliant evening sunsets. Nearby there is a farm shop and attached tearoom café which offers local & artisan products and the nearby town of Bedford is only 3 or 4 miles away and provides an excellent choice of shopping, leisure facilities and amenities. The quaint market town of St Neots and all it's attractions is also less than 10 miles away. The property itself is styled externally as a combination of the former 'chocolate box' cottage on-site, and with an attached rustic barn in keeping with the local countryside setting. Inside, from the welcoming entrance hall with cloakroom and understairs cupboard, double doors lead into the stunning modern 'show-stopping' open plan living space similar to what you see in the glossy homes design magazines or tv house shows; a separate utility room leads into the stylish designer kitchen area, a wall of cabinets and fittings leads across the multi-functional island & breakfast bar, onto the spacious dining space and then further across to the living room/sitting room/study/bar area; 2 sets of full length glazing with large bi-fold doors give great views of all the greenery outside, and provides an exceptional south west facing vantage point to enjoy watching the setting sun (glass in hand optional); Upstairs, the bright landing leads individually to all four double bedrooms, each one having the advantage of it's own en-suite facilities. Outside, there is ample room for parking 4 cars, to create a large covered car port, or erect a double garage. There is ample space for an enclosed garden bordered by existing treesEducation is very well catered for with the local village primary school less than a mile away and for the older children this property falls within the catchment of Sharnbrook Academy, the top performing state school in Bedfordshire for many years. Exceptional private schooling for every age group is also available only a short drive away.For the train commuter, Bedford station on the Thameslink line is only 5 miles away, giving access to Kings Cross/St Pancras in just over 30 minutes. Easy access by car from Cambridge right across to Milton Keynes is obtained via the A421 link road nearby. The artists design images give excellent representation of all area and room possibilities for this project.14 solar panels providing free electricity and a 'feed-in-tariff' national grid cash payback contract are also available with this property. The site currently has the lowline derelict remains of the former collapsed cottage which has already been partially removed. The remaining site clearance is to be concluded by the proposed purchaser. Disclaimer: Please note we do not test any fixtures, fittings, apparatus or services. Any interested parties should undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements provided are approximate and photos are provided for guidance only. Potential buyers are advised to re-check the measurements before committing to any expense. Potential buyers are advised to check and confirm the EPC and council tax before committing to any expense. Floorplans are for illustration purposes only. Cooper Wallace do not verify the legal title of the property and the potential buyers should obtain verification from their solicitors before committing to any expense.

Council Tax Band: TBC
Tenure: Freehold