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4 bedroom character property
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Grade II Listed Cottage
- Period Features
- Fitted Kitchen
- Ensuite Shower to Master Bedroom
- Dining Room with Open Fireplace
- Lounge with Open Fireplace
- Gas Central Heating
- Garage & Off-road Parking
- Courtyard Garden
- No Upward Chain
Daniel James Estate & Letting Agents are pleased to present this lovely, deceptively spacious, 4 double-bedroom, Grade II Listed character cottage situated in the heart of this picturesque riverside village adjacent to the village shop and offering over 2400sq/ft of living space. Boasting many original period features throughout including exposed beams, two open fireplaces and with accommodation briefly comprising: entrance hall, fitted kitchen, dining room, lounge, four double bedrooms with en-suite shower to master plus family bathroom. On the second floor there is a large 'attic-room' which could be used as a games room, study, fitness room etc, but also offering further development potential with electricity & plumbing in place. Other features include gas central heating and a low maintenance west-facing courtyard garden, garage & off-road parking for two vehicles. This unique family home falls within the much sought-after Sharnbrook Academy Catchment and is available with No upward chain.
LOCATION
Carlton is a much sought after riverside village situated just over 8 miles North West of Bedford. There is a strong community spirit, with many local amenities including two public houses, local shop/post office, dairy, church and village hall. In nearby Harrold local amenities include shops, post office, hair-dressers, doctor’s surgery, churches, community centre and a host of local societies and sporting clubs, ranging from cricket, football, bowls, tennis, squash to martial arts and snooker, as well as the very popular Harrold & Odell Country Park with its water meadows, lakes and 144 acres of countryside - a fantastic place to walk, cycle or simply experience the wildlife.
COMMUNICATION LINKS
Bedford is a short journey away and easily reached by car or regular bus service. Here you can enjoy all kinds of leisure entertainment including health clubs, cinemas, bars and restaurants. It’s also great for shopping, or you could drive a little further to Milton Keynes which has no less than 200 shops, all under cover. For commuters Carlton has good transport links. The M1 is a short drive away, and there are good local main roads when you want to travel to nearby towns and countryside. Bedford station offers rail services to St. Pancras, London.
EDUCATION/SCHOOLING
Carlton is ideally located for those with children of all ages with Carlton Primary School catering for lower and middle school pupils, as well as being in catchment of the very sought after Sharnbrook Academy. A little over 8 miles away in nearby Bedford there are the highly regarded, private Harpur Trust schools; Pilgrims School, Bedford School, Bedford Modern & Bedford Girls.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Bedford Borough Council - The Council Tax band is D and the standard assessment for 2023/2024 is £2138.94.
SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected. Gas fired heating. Prospective purchasers must rely upon their own enquiries in respect of services in general.
TENURE & POSSESSION
The Grade II Listed property is available freehold with vacant possession.
MEASUREMENTS
All measurements are approximate.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Expressly excluded unless mentioned.
MONEY LAUNDERING ACT 2004
We are required to obtain photographic identification of any persons purchasing a property through our company. Upon acceptance of an offer you will need to provide an original official document (e.g. new style driving license/passport) for copying purposes to be held on file in order to comply with our obligations as estate agents covered by the above act.
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