An extended late 1930's bay fronted detached home situated in an established area and convenient position within the Georgian market town of Ampthill, Bedfordshire. The property has approximately 2000 sq ft of internal accommodation to include a formal living room, open-plan kitchen/dining/family room, conservatory, study, cloakroom, utility, four double bedrooms, en-suite to principal bedroom and a separate family shower-room. Outside there is an enclosed and mature lawned garden with decking and patio, a lean-to carport to the side, a single garage with electrically operated door and ample driveway parking.
To the front of the home is a hedged boundary and opening on to a block-paved driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles. The single attached garage is accessed via a conventional up and over to door and is supplied with both power and light. To the adjacent side is a secure gate leading on to a covered carport and convenient access to the rear and garden. The main entrance comes by way of a modern composite door which sits within a traditional storm porch.
Internally the home presents well with some traditional features including stained-glass windows. The large entrance hall has a staircase rising to the first floor, a storage cupboard, cloakroom, study/home office, and access into the formal living room which has an attractive bay window facing towards the front aspect of the home.
Glazed French doors off the entrance hall lead out to the impressive open-plan kitchen/dining family room which measures 25 x 19 ft. The kitchen area has been fitted with a range of wall and base level cabinetry with a solid worktop over incorporating a breakfast bar. There is an integrated dishwasher and a free-standing 'Stoves' range, which has a 7-ring gas hob, 2 separate ovens, an oven/grill, warming drawer and fridge/freezer. Off the kitchen area is the utility room where there is further fitted cabinetry, space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer. Access is provided to the side of the home via a glazed door. The conservatory is accessed from the dining area via glazed French doors and provides attractive views and access on to the rear garden via further French doors.
Moving to the first floor, the landing area has large storage cupboard and loft hatch with an affixed pull-down ladder providing easy access into the partly boarded attic space which is supplied with light. The principal bedroom is of good proportions, has several fitted wardrobes and the convenience of a separate en-suite bathroom attached. There are a further three double bedrooms on this level which are all serviced by the fitted shower-room.
The garden to the rear of the home is mostly laid to lawn and has a combination of laurel hedging and panel fenced enclosures. There are several mature shrubs/trees to include a flowering cherry, crab apple and paper birch. There is a stone paved patio and seating area and an additional raised decking towards the end of the garden. To the side is a free-standing storage shed and open access into the gravelled carport.
Within close proximity is access to Ampthill town centre and its extensive amenities, Waitrose store, parks and high street shops. The area is renowned for its autonomous schooling for all age groups, with 'Russell Lower', 'Firs Lower', 'Alameda' and 'Redborne' just a short walk away. There is also a local pick-up point for the Bedford Harpur trust private schools for both boys and girls. Links into London are from Flitwick station with a frequent service into St Pancras which takes as little as 40 minutes, major road links are from J13, M1 which is less than 15 minutes from the property.
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