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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · MK40 4BF
Sold STCListed 91 days
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About
A modern and extended five bedroom detached property on a corner plot set back from a private, no through road with driveway parking, a detached over 19ft.
garage and a south westerly facing rear garden. The property now has over 2,920 sq. ft.
of modern accommodation including an entrance hall with access to the sitting room and kitchen/dining/family room, both of which have double doors to an over 28 ft.
garden room, allowing a free flow through the space for modern family life and entertaining. There is also a study, a cloakroom, and a utility room on the ground floor.
On the first floor the galleried landing gives access to the five bedrooms, one currently being used as a dressing room, and a family shower room.
The principal and guest bedrooms both have fitted wardrobes and en suites fitted with contemporary style sanitaryware.
The landing has access to the roof space and two cupboards, one housing the pressurised hot water cylinder.
The block paved driveway provides parking for up to five cars and access to the double garage which has a remotely operated up and over door, power and light, and a side door.
Entrance Hall and Reception Rooms The entrance hall has a centrally positioned staircase to the first floor, two storage cupboards, and complementary flooring.
The sitting room has exposed wood flooring, and a central inglenook style fireplace housing an inset gas fire with seating and shelving either side.
A feature bay window overlooks the front and glazed double doors lead into the garden room which has bi fold doors to the outdoor entertaining area at the rear.
The study has a bay window to the front. Kitchen/Dining/Family Room A particular feature of the property is the open plan kitchen/dining/family room which measures over 24 ft.
by just under 21 ft. It is fitted in a bespoke range of units, with granite work surfaces and complementary flooring.
The central island has a breakfast bar, a sink, two Miele ovens and an induction hob with a retractable extractor.
Other integrated appliances include a microwave, a warming drawer, a dishwasher, a full height fridge, a drinks cooler and an undercounter freezer.
The family area has double doors to the garden room and the adjoining utility room has plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and a door to the garden.
Gardens The front garden has lawned areas with shrub borders and trees.
A gated access at the side leads to the rear garden which is enclosed by a combination of walling and timber fencing with shrub borders and mature trees providing screening and privacy.
It is principally lawned with an extensive tiled outdoor entertaining area including a raised water feature. There is a summerhouse, and a timber storage shed.
Situation and Schooling The property is 5 minutes' walk from the old village of Biddenham, only 10 minutes' drive from Bedford station and has access to all facilities offered in Great Denham including a GP surgery, convenience stores, a pharmacy, vet, cafe and takeaway.
Bromham is 2.5 miles away and Bedford 4 miles with services to St. Pancras Intl. Catchment schools are St. James' Lower School and the Upper School in Biddenham or Great Denham Primary School.
The Harpur Trust independent schools are in Bedford.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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