Listed for £895,000
April 2, 2024
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A TUCKED AWAY LOCATION WITH NO PASSING TRAFFIC, A 49ft LOUNGE, 27ft KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM AND 21ft HOME OFFICE, ARE ALL FEATURES OF THIS UNIQUE DETACHED VILLAGE HOUSE. ONE TO SEE.
With some 3,020 square feet of space and potential for extended family living and excellent work from home facilities, this modern house is truly versatile. Set away from the road and approached via a private driveway the property comes to the market in excellent condition and features include a stylish and spacious kitchen with part vaulted ceiling which is particularly light and has access to the very well-kept landscaped garden.
One of the most impressive lounges you will see measuring 49ft is ideal for family living and entertaining. For those who work from home there is a super home office with cloakroom which is independently accessed from the hall and there is a separate gym for leisure.
The first floor has four double bedrooms with main and guest suites both having Sharps bedroom furniture and two with ensuites, along with a family bathroom.
Throughout the house, high quality joinery such as the staircase, cabinets, book shelves and media tv units have been fitted by renowned joiners, Neville Johnson.
The attention to detail continues outside with a landscaped garden with secret part walled garden, lawns, fruit trees and established borders and a quality 8 to 10 seater breeze house with heater which is included in the sale. A double garage and driveway complete the property.
A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate and visualize all that is on offer at The Cloisters.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Entering the property via the hall, all the living rooms flow from here and stairs rise to the first floor. Lying to the left hand side the office is a good size and has ample space for four to six person work stations, with under floor heating and also an internal cloakroom and door providing access to the double garage.
Two sets of glazed double doors lead into the impressive 49 foot sitting/dining room which is perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Within the room there is a media tv wall unit, range of level cupboards and bespoke shelves, all built by Neville Johnson joiners and a wall mounted feature gas fire. To one end of the room, bi-folding doors lead to the rear garden and terrace. Additional features include a Bose surround system and an access to a loft storage area.
A second cloakroom lies adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room along with a gym which has a bay window to the front.
Overlooking the rear garden with a part vaulted ceiling, the kitchen/breakfast room is perfect for modern living with ample space for table and chairs and includes a central island unit with breakfast bar. There is an extensive range of base and wall units with shelving, wine rack, sink unit with quooker hot water and mixer tap, all with granite work surfaces. Integrated appliances include a range cooker with chimney extractor hood and microwave, dishwasher, wine cooler, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
A large walk in box bay window and bi-folding doors lead to and overlook the garden and Velux roof lights make the room particularly light and airy.
FIRST FLOOR
All the bedrooms radiate from the landing which has two cupboards, one housing the hot water cylinder and a trap door to the loft with ladder. The main bedroom overlooks the rear garden and has a quality range of Sharps bedroom furniture with tall wardrobes and chest of drawers and ottoman seating. The ensuite is stylishly fitted with a double sized walk in shower area, wash basin and wc, with vanity cupboards and complimentary tiling.
A second guest bedroom is a good size, and again features an excellent range of Sharps built in wardrobes and chest of drawer units. There are two further double bedrooms with the third having an ensuite shower room with corner shower cubicle, wash basin and wc.
Completing the accommodation, the family bathroom is spacious and features a panelled bath, corner shower cubicle, wash basin and wc and has complimentary tiling to all splash areas.
OUTSIDE
Approached from the private road, the frontage offers parking for vehicles on the driveway and there is a decorative patio area and gated side access.
The double garage is clear span and has an electric up and over door.
The owners have created an attractive garden with paved terracing leading to shaped lawns which have established borders and include assorted fruit trees and a feature breeze house provides a sheltered entertaining area having power, lighting and a patio heater. Trellis work covered by a grapevine discreetly conceals a vegetable garden and steps lead to a ‘secret’ garden with further lawns and maturing trees. All the boundaries are walled and fenced.
DIRECTIONS SG16 6JQ
From the Henlow roundabout take the exit signposted to Lower Stondon. Follow the road for approx. 400m and there is a small private drive set between numbers 168a and 166. Proceed down the driveway and 168c Station Road is set on the left hand side
LOCATION
Lower Stondon is a small village in mid Bedfordshire with its own lower school, local shops for every day needs and its own pay and play and membership golf course which also offers events and wedding facilities. The nearby towns of Shefford and Hitchin offer further shopping including a Waitrose, M & S Food.
For the commuter the A1 is approximately 6 miles away and mainline railway stations are at Arlesey and Hitchin to Kings Cross 49 and 41 minutes respectively.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council.
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band G
Tenure: Freehold.
EPC Rating: C
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ.
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