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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · MK42 9YA
For saleListed 40 days
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About
A Grade ii-listed, 16th-century timber-framed two-storey house featuring a jettied first floor, roughcast and pebbledash render, and a clay tiled roof.
The property is also being sold with the detached former bakery. Planning applications have been granted by local authorities for interior alterations and outbuilding conversion into an annex.
The property is in need of complete renovation, once refurbished the properties accommodation will consist of; entrance hall, snug, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, boot room/ utility room and cloakroom.
To the first floor will be a master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The former bakery will be converted into a detached annex consisting, living room, kitchen/diner, bedroom, landing with study area and a family bathroom.
Outside is parking for several cars and a good size rear garden.
Please note the plan on the last page, the current vendors will be retaining a right of way to a 1.8 acres parcel of land to the rear of the property.
It is practically impossible to describe Elstow without making reference to the village being the birthplace of John Bunyan.
Found on the southern edge of Bedford, the village has plenty to offer with a primary school, active cricket club, traditional village pub plus a regionally renowned restaurant - St. Helena’s.
In terms of accessibility, the village sits inside the southern bypass of Bedford which gives excellent road links to the M1 (J13), A1 and A6. A frequent rail service runs from Bedford to London St.
Pancras. EPC – Band G Council Tax – Band F
Value & comps
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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About 174, High Street, Elstow
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