- Stunning five bedroom detached family home +
- Private executive road +
- Detached double garage +
- 0.22 acre corner plot +
- Beautifully landscaped front side and rear gardens with outdoor kitchen/bar +
- Planning granted and valid for double storey rear extension over garden room +
- Open plan kitchen/dining/ family room onto courtyard garden +
- 25ft dual aspect living room with inglenook fire place and adjoining garden room +
- School busses on the doorstep for Bedford, Ampthill, Flitwick and Barton +
- Two en suites plus family bathroom +
Set on a corner plot in the highly desirable village of Flitton is this stunning and imposing five bedroom detached family home. Built by the renowned builders Hilson Homes, Berberry Drive is a private road of just twelve detached executive homes, All have been built and finished to Hilsons exacting standards and the drive itself is known locally for its beautifully landscaped frontages and reaching views over local countryside.
Flitton benefits from three country pubs/restaurants within easy walking distance, open countryside walks on the doorstep including walks along the river Flit and over Flitton Moors. Transport links are in abundance with Flitwick mainline train station within easy striking distance as well as convenient links onto the A6 and M1 via Westoning. There are daily school busses on the doorstep to all local schools as well as Bedford Modern. The local market town of Ampthill is within a five minute drive with a great selection of bars and restaurants as well as Ampthill Great Park and boutique shopping.
The property itself sits on an elevated corner plot of just under quarter of an acre in all benefitting from a large frontage with parking for up to six car, landscaped garden areas and a large detached garage with pitched roof. To the side is a raised veg patch area with greenhouse, fruit tress and planting beds. The rear gardens have to be seen to fully appreciate but offer gardeners and families a wonderful space to enjoy and entertain. The different tiered levels create zones within the garden. There is a lower paved courtyard which links internal kitchen and garden room seamlessly, A raised carp pond with glass balustrades and waterfall is set into the first tier and is viewed from the garden room. The first tier is made up of composite decked dining and seating area and a raised lawn area. this space is served by an amazing garden kitchen/bar with TV, power, BBQ zone, built in cupboards and granite work tops. The oak beams and shingle roof ensure it blends in with its surroundings beautifully. A fabulous space to unwind, enjoy and entertain friends and family all year around. The top tier is made up of a hot tub area and trampoline play area.
Internally the property offers a versatile and generous layout for any large family, A gallery hallway and landing space greets you as you enter the home. Off of this central hall are all principal rooms. The front facing room can be used as a media room/office with built in cabinetry, desk space dual aspect windows. The main dual aspect living room is 25ft into the box bay window complete with a superb inglenook fireplace with oak beams and log burner. This room is connected to the recently re established garden room via bi fold doors. When opened into the living room it creates a large space ideal for big family gatherings and entertaining. The garden room can be enjoyed as a separate quiet space all year around overlooking the pond and gardens perfect for reading or nodding! With large sky lights and double doors opening into the lower courtyard its flooded with natural light.
The heart of the home is a fabulous open plan kitchen/dining and family room, With large glazed sliding doors to the rear enjoying views into the garden and when opened bringing the courtyard into the kitchen perfect for summer entertaining. The kitchen is well equipped and features a huge island unit and plenty of storage. Perfect for family meals and day to day living. Off of this is a useful secondary grease kitchen and utility space with access to the front. Planning permission has been granted and valid for a double storey rear extension over the garden room (plans available on request or can be viewed on Central Beds planning portal)
The first floor benefits from four double bedrooms and one single all with built in wardrobes. The two front facing rooms enjoy far reaching views over adjacent horse fields and beyond. The two largest bedrooms both have en suite shower rooms with the other rooms sharing use of recently refitted family bathroom.
A must view for anybody looking for an executive family home offering a lifestyle as well as a forever home.