4 Bed Flat, Single Let, Bedford, MK45 5HR £1,250,000

ENJOYING SOME OF THE FINEST VIEWS IN THE COUNTY, AN UNLISTED PERIOD COTTAGE WITH EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES SET IN GARDENS AND PADDOCKS OF APPROXIMATELY 12.5 ACRES.

THE PROPERTY

Set in a private and elevated position taking full advantage of the views over open countryside, a rare opportunity to acquire an individual property for the equine or country enthusiast.

Pleasantly screened from the road with a private drive, the cottage stands prominently in the grounds with gardens to the front and rear, a heated pool, double garage, home office and three workshops/stores.

The property is not Listed and offers scope to extend to a more substantial home if required.

For those who enjoy horses or country hobbies, the facilities include a timber stable block with feed/hay store and tack room with a 40m x 20m manege conveniently positioned by the garden.

Fenced and hedged paddocks wrap around the property on three sides and beyond the stabling further paddocks offer excellent grazing with the benefit of a second gated access from the road for horse boxes, hay/straw deliveries and farriers etc.

The accommodation comprises hall, sitting room, dining room, conservatory, farmhouse kitchen, utility and cloakroom. To the first floor there are four double bedrooms which can be used as three with a study and a family bath and shower room.

The property is set on the edge of the village of Pulloxhill and is a short drive to the Georgean market town of Ampthill with its Waitrose supermarket and, for commuters, mainline stations are at Flitwick, Harlington (St Pancras/Thames Link), Hitchin (Euston) with Junction 12 of the M1 just five miles away.

A viewing is recommended to appreciate the lifestyle opportunity on offer at Hillfoot Cottage.

ACCOMMODATION

The Cottage is entered via a solid wood door and leads into a good size reception hall where stairs rise to the first floor and a cloakroom has a suite of a wash basin and wc.

Lying to the left, a characterful sitting room has exposed beams, double and glazed doors to the front and a fine inglenook fireplace and hearth.

Beyond the sitting room a double glazed conservatory has been added and has ceramic tiled flooring with a door leading to the rear garden.

To the right of the hall, the dual aspect dining or family room features an original inglenook fireplace with an inset log burning stove. This room connects to the farmhouse kitchen which is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall unit including a larder-style cupboard with wicker baskets and plate rack. Completing the farmhouse feel there is a butler sink unit, granite work tops and ceramic tiled splash backs. Appliances include a built-in dishwasher and electric cooker with extractor over.

Adjacent to the kitchen, a utility room has space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer and houses the oil boiler which serves the hot water and central heating.

FIRST FLOOR

All the bedrooms and bathroom radiate from the landing which has double cupboard and access to the loft.

The principal bedroom is dual aspect and has a range of built-in wardrobes and walk-in cupboard to one wall.

Bedroom two and three are both dual aspect enjoying the open views with the second having a built-in wardrobe.

The fourth bedroom or study also benefits from the view and has a fitted desk unit and bookcases.

Completing the accommodation, a family bathroom comprises a white period-style suite of a bath with built-in shower over, a wash hand basin, wc, heated towel rail and an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

OUTSIDE

The cottage is approached via a private drive which leads to a further good size parking area for eight to ten vehicles. There is an ‘L’ shaped range of buildings which includes a double garage and an attached home office, both with power and light, and a timber barn offering two workshops/stores and an open fronted wood/tool store.

Lying to the front, a gas heated swimming pool takes advantage of the views and is bordered by a private lawned garden area with assorted trees, planted borders and a paved patio seating area with a pergola.

The rear garden is also private and has lawns, vegetable patch and mature trees leading to the upper paddocks which are fenced and hedged.

Set beyond the front garden and garage the stable yard and manege provide ideal equestrian facilities and grass paddocks of 10.3 acres slope gently to the distance.

LOCATION
Pulloxhill is an unspoilt village with a parish church, The Cross Keys public house and offers pleasant rural walks around the neighbouring countryside. The village is just 40 minutes by train to London and is within easy access of the M1 Motorway and a short drive to Milton Keynes which boasts a superb shopping centre, cinemas, theatre and many other recreational facilities.

Bedfordshire enjoys the three-tier education system. The lower school is at nearby Greenfield feeding Middle and Upper Schools at Barton Le Clay and Harlington. The renowned Harpur Trust private schools are located in Bedford approximately 14 miles away.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, electricity, private drainage. Oil fired central heating to radiators
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council.
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band G
Tenure: Freehold.
EPC Rating: F
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ.
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Agents Note: There is a public footpath that runs a short distance beyond the stable yard and the large paddocks.