• Detached +
• Extended +
• Refitted modern open plan kitchen dining room +
• Garage +

Why buy this house?

Set back from Cranfield’s High Street, and quietly screened by a mature front garden filled with established trees and shrubs, this three-bedroom home enjoys a peaceful setting right in the heart of the village. Everything Cranfield has to offer is within easy walking distance, yet the property itself feels tucked away from the road, offering a sense of privacy that’s not often found in such a central position.

Stepping inside, the entrance hall is practical and straightforward, with useful understairs storage for coats, shoes and everyday essentials. From here, the living room sits at the front of the house and immediately reflects the generous proportions typical of homes built in the 1960s and 70s. With its large picture window and wooden parquet flooring, the room is bright, well balanced and easy to furnish, offering a comfortable space to relax at the end of the day.

To the rear, the home really opens up. The current owners have transformed the kitchen and dining area with a thoughtfully designed extension, creating a light-filled space that works perfectly for modern family life. A large set of bi-fold doors opens directly onto the low maintenance and private garden, while two Velux windows above draw even more natural light into the room throughout the day. There is ample space for a six-seater dining table, making it ideal for family meals or entertaining, and a substantial breakfast bar and island sits at the centre of the kitchen, naturally becoming the hub of the home. A cleverly tucked-away utility area has also been created, keeping everyday appliances neatly out of sight without compromising on practicality.

Upstairs, the sense of space continues. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which are comfortable doubles, alongside a generous single room that would work equally well as a nursery, home office. The main bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes, and, like the rest of the house, large windows allow plenty of natural light to flow through.

The bathroom has been refitted in a clean, modern style, complete with a full-sized bath and a large window, keeping the room bright and airy.

Outside, parking is accessed from Orchard Way to the rear, where the property benefits from off-road parking for two vehicles as well as a garage — a particularly valuable feature for a centrally located village home.

Overall, this is a well-balanced and thoughtfully improved property that would suit a first-time buyer or a couple starting out, offering generous living space, a fantastic kitchen extension and a central Cranfield location that makes everyday life easy.