Biiddenham | £695,000 | 4 bedroom property  

We are delighted to offer this highly individual detached period property which comprises of a substantial family home with attached self-contained cottage which offers the opportunity of separate accommodation or converting to provide a larger single residency, if required.

There is a significant amount of important history relating to the property which can be provided on request. The property is believed to date originally from the 18th century and has been much improved and updated by the current owners, carefully blending period characteristics such as stripped ledge and brace doors, exposed timbers, feature fireplaces, together with modern day amenities which include a fitted kitchen, modern sanitary ware and gas to radiator heating.

The property is situated on the western periphery of the village located off of Gold Lane and enjoys outstanding views over open fields to the rear. Biddenham village itself is a sought after residential village about 2 miles west of Bedford town centre where comprehensive shopping facilities and the mail line station can be found, as well as the highly regarded Harpur Trust and other independent schools. Local facilities within the village include a church, public house/restaurant, Lower school and sports pavilion and playing field.

Entered via a timber entrance door to LOBBY: Dual aspect windows. Quarry tiled floor. Double radiator. Further door to:

DINING ROOM Approx. 16’11" x 16’2" into recess. Exposed Oak floorboards. Wall and ceiling timbers. Oak staircase to first floor with recess under. Double radiator. Doors to living room, kitchen/breakfast room and family room. Dual aspect windows, one being sealed unit glazed.

LIVING ROOM Approx. 15’9" x 15’2". Period feature fireplace with cast iron and ceramic tiled surround. Exposed beams. Exposed Oak floorboards. TV point. Sealed unit glazed window to rear aspect. Sealed unit glazed French doors into:

CONSERVATORY Approx. 17’5" x 11’6" into French doors reducing to 8’8". Of brick, timber and double glazed construction under a pitched double glazed roof. Ceramic tiled floor. 2 radiators. French doors opening onto the rear garden.

FAMILY ROOM Approx. 13’8" x 7’6". Exposed timbers. TV point. Radiator. Window to front aspect. Door to:

INNER HALL: Built-in shelved storage cupboard. Exposed beams. Radiator. Sealed unit glazed window to front aspect. Door to bathroom and ground floor bedroom/study.

BEDROOM/STUDY Approx. 9’10" x 9’10". Vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers. Built-in double wardrobe. Double radiator. High level sealed unit double glazed window. Further sealed unit glazed window to rear aspect.

BATHROOM: Well appointed white suite of panelled bath with fitted shower. Pedestal mounted wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Complimentary mosaic tiling (where specified). Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. Exposed beams. Frosted sealed unit glazed window to rear.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Approx. 16’8" x 8’11". Fitted in a ‘Bespoke’ range of Pine units and comprising ceramic ‘Butler’ sink with mixer tap over. Extensive range of base and wall mounted cupboards and drawers providing good storage facilities. Space for ‘Range’ style oven. Integrated fridge. Granite work surface areas. Exposed beams. Tiled floor. Tiling around splash back areas. Double radiator. Multi paned glazed double doors to conservatory and throughway to:

UTILITY ROOM Approx. 9’3" x 5’10". Ceramic ‘Butler’ sink set in Granite work surface area with plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher below. Wall mounted gas fired boiler (not tested). Exposed timbers. Tiling around splash backs. Ceramic tiled floor. Access to roof space. Double radiator. Stable door and window to side aspect leading onto the rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: A dual level landing area with airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder. Access to roof space. Further range of built-in storage cupboards. Sealed unit glazed window to rear aspect. Doors to all bedrooms, dressing room and bathroom.

MAIN BEDROOM Approx. 15’1" x 10’1". Built-in shelved storage cupboard. TV point. Double radiator. Exposed beams. Window to front aspect.

DRESSING ROOM Approx. 9’5" x 9’1" into dormer. Built-in eaves storage incorporating wardrobes. Double radiator. Telephone point. Dormer window to front aspect. Door to:

SHOWER ROOM EN SUITE: Well appointed white suite of recessed double width fully tiled shower cubicle with fitted shower. Wash hand basin and concealed low level W.C. set in vanity unit. Exposed beams. Built-in eaves storage cupboard. Tiling around splash back areas. Ceramic tiled floor. Window to front aspect.

BEDROOM 2 Approx. 14′ × 10′2". Exposed timbers. Built-in double wardrobe and shelved storage cupboard. Double radiator. Window to front aspect.

BEDROOM 3 Approx. 12’6" x 8’3". Built-in wardrobe and eaves storage cupboards. Radiator. Sealed unit glazed window to rear aspect overlooking fields to the rear.

BATHROOM: Well appointed white suite of ‘ball and claw’ footed bath with mixer tap and shower. Pedestal mounted wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Tiling around splash backs. Radiator. Exposed floorboards. Sealed unit glazed frosted window to rear aspect.

OUSE VALLEY COTTAGE Attached to Ouse Valley Farm with the accommodation as follows:

CANOPIED PORCH: Entered via timber entrance door to LOBBY: Staircase to first floor. Exposed timbers. Door to:

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM Approx. 24′ × 12′5" maximum reducing to 9’8". Feature open fireplace with tiled surround and hearth. Exposed timbers. Under stairs storage cupboard. 2 radiators. Dual aspect windows. Casement door to rear and door to:

INNER HALL: Built-in shelved storage cupboard. Access to roof space. Plumbing for washing machine. Doors to kitchen and bathroom.

KITCHEN Approx. 6’10" x 6’9". Fitted in a modern range of base and wall mounted cupboards and drawers with single drainer stainless steel sink unit set in base level unit. Range of roll edge work surface areas. Electric cooker point. Space for fridge. Cupboard housing the wall mounted gas fired boiler (not tested). Shelving display area. Tiling around splash backs. Window to rear aspect.

BATHROOM: White suite of panelled bath with fitted shower. Pedestal mounted wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Tiling around splash back areas. Radiator. Frosted window to side aspect.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Door to:

BEDROOM Approx. 16’3" x 9’9". Built-in wardrobe. Eye level storage cupboard. Access to roof space. Radiator. Window to front and door to:

EN SUITE CLOAKS: Wash hand basin with tiling around splash back area. Low level W.C.

OUTSIDE: The gardens to the front are bound by picket fencing and have a central postman’s gate and shingled path providing access to the house, cottage and driveway. The gardens are laid principally to lawn and have mature trees, shrubs, plants and bushes surrounding and inset. The driveway at the side provides off road parking facilities for up to 4 vehicles and continues via 2 timber five bar gates to the rear garden and garage.

REAR GARDEN: Having an extensive flag stone patio area on two levels, bound by ornate brick wall and leading onto the attractive rear garden which is laid principally to lawn, again having borders surrounding housing a variety of established trees, shrubs, plants and bushes. There is a well (in use), pond and water feature that is enclosed by picket fencing, timber garden shed, greenhouse, with the garden enclosed on all sides and overlooking fields to the rear. Outside water supply and lighting.

SINGLE GARAGE: Entered via an up and over door with power and light connected and eaves storage space.