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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · MK44 3ES
Listing removedReduced £25k (−3.8%) on 25 JunListed 174 days
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About
This enviably located five-bedroom former show home is presented in immaculate condition throughout and enjoys a prime position with an open aspect to the front and a private rear garden backing onto a mature spinney.
Designed with modern family living in mind, the property also benefits from a driveway parking for multiple cars and a double garage.
The welcoming entrance hall features a useful store cupboard and guest WC.
At the heart of the home, a spectacular 33ft kitchen/dining/family room provides an impressive everyday living and entertaining space, complete with direct access to the rear garden and a separate utility room.
A dual-aspect lounge with French doors opening onto the garden offers a calm and comfortable retreat, completing the ground floor.
Split across two upper floors are five well-proportioned double bedrooms, served by the family bathroom and an additional shower room.
Two of the bedrooms enjoy the luxury of en suite facilities, creating flexibility for guests or multi-generational living. A truly standout home in a fantastic location. Viewing is highly recommended.
Entrance Hall The home is entered via a composite front door with an inset glazed panel, opening into a welcoming entrance hall laid with a stylish lvt floor.
Stairs rise to the first-floor landing, and there is a useful cloaks storage cupboard along with access to all ground floor accommodation.
Guest Wc Fitted with a low-level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. The room is finished with a continuation of the lvt flooring from the hall, while an extractor fan adds further practicality.
Kitchen/Dining/Family Room The impressive kitchen/dining/family room is truly the heart of the home - a bright, airy and beautifully proportioned space measuring over 33 feet in length.
It provides a generous and comfortable setting for relaxing, entertaining and everyday family life.
The kitchen is fitted with a stylish range of wall and base units topped with laminate worksurfaces incorporating a bowl-and-a-half sink with drainer and mixer tap.
Integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer, dishwasher and wine chiller, while a floor-standing range-style cooker with gas hob and extractor hood above completes the cooking area.
The room is enhanced by a modern gloss-finish ceramic tiled floor, dual-aspect windows and French doors that open directly onto the rear garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
Utility Room The utility room is fitted with a further range of wall and base units to match the kitchen, providing additional storage and practicality.
There is a useful single-bowl sink with drainer and mixer tap, space for a laundry appliance, and a door leading directly out to the rear garden.
Lounge A dual-aspect sitting room enjoying open views to the front and French doors opening out to the rear garden.
The room is tastefully finished with a gloss-finish ceramic tiled floor, creating a bright and elegant space for relaxation.
First Floor Landing Dual aspect landing with doors to all the first floor accommodation, stairs rising to the second floor and a cupboard which houses the hot water cylinder.
Principal Bedroom A bright and airy dual-aspect bedroom enjoying the open aspect to the front of the property, offering ample space for a double bed, free-standing furniture and a dedicated dressing area.
En Suite The en suite is fitted with a fully tiled walk-in double shower with accompanying glass screen, a low-level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin.
The room is complemented by a ceramic tiled floor, a window to the side elevation and an extractor fan for added practicality.
Bedroom Two Bedroom two also enjoys an open aspect to the front of the home and offers generous space for a double bed and free-standing furniture.
En Suite Fitted with a fully tiled walk-in double shower with accompanying glass screen, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low-level WC.
The room is completed with a ceramic tiled floor, an extractor fan and a window to the side elevation.
Bedroom Three Currently utilised as a home gym, bedroom three is a well-proportioned room featuring a built-in storage cupboard and ample space for a double bed and free-standing furniture.
It enjoys views over the rear garden and the adjoining spinney, creating a calm and leafy outlook.
Family Bathroom Fitted with a side-panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and hair-washing attachment, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low-level WC.
The room is completed with a ceramic tiled floor, a chrome heated towel rail, an extractor fan and a window opening to the rear aspect of the home.
Second Floor Landing Landing with a useful storage cupboard and access to all the second floor accommodation.
Bedroom Four A generously proportioned double bedroom with a window to the front elevation.
Please note that the measurements shown on the floorplan represent the maximum dimensions due to the sloping ceilings in this room.
Bedroom Five A generously proportioned double bedroom with a window to the front elevation.
Please note that the measurements shown on the floorplan represent the maximum dimensions due to the sloping ceilings in this room.
Shower Room Fitted with a walk-in fully tiled single shower enclosure, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low level WC. The room is completed with a ceramic tiled floor and extractor fan.
Outside The property is located on Hare Drive in Great Barford, a well-connected village offering a range of amenities including schooling options, pubs, shops, a village hall and a doctor’s surgery.
Excellent transport links provide easy access to both the A1 and M1, making this an ideal location for families and commuters alike.
The home itself occupies an enviable plot with an open aspect to the front and a private rear garden backing onto a mature spinney.
A double-width driveway provides parking for multiple cars and leads to the double garage, which is fitted with two up-and-over doors, power, light and a pedestrian door giving direct access to the rear garden.
A side gate from the driveway leads into the rear garden, which has been extensively landscaped with low-maintenance living in mind.
The space is predominantly laid with artificial turf and complemented by stylish paved patio seating areas and two attractive fish ponds, creating a peaceful and versatile outdoor setting.
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