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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · MK45 2AW
For saleListed 122 days
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About
Constructed in 2021' by messrs 'Connolly Homes' and located on the establishing Ampthill Gardens development is this individual four bedroom double fronted family home.
The property offers a modern arrangement of internal living accommodation set over two practical levels to include an open-plan arrangement to the kitchen/dining/family area, a formal living room, cloakroom and utility, en-suite to master and a family bathroom.
Outside there is a low maintenance enclosed wild garden with patio, a single garage and driveway parking.
To the immediate front of the home is a lawned area and paved footpath leading up to a main entrance which sits beneath a pitched roof canopy and is enclosed by newly installed bespoke railings.
To one side is an open green space and to the adjacent side is driveway parking for two vehicles side-by side as well as access into the garage via a conventional up and over door.
Internally the home is presented in good order with a contemporary finish to the bathrooms, flooring and oak doors fitted throughout.
The entrance hall has a door in to a cloakroom and a further internal door into the dual aspect living room which has a window facing towards the front of the home and french doors out on to a rear patio.
Also off the hallway is access in to the open-plan kitchen/family/dining room which is situated at the rear of the home.
This impressive area has a triple aspect which allows a natural light flow into the room.
The kitchen area has a range of fitted white high-gloss wall and base level cabinetry with a solid worktop over.
There are integrated appliances to include two eye-level ovens, wine chiller, dishwasher, a fridge/freezer on a 50/50 split and a five-ring gas hob inset to the counter surface with complimentary extractor hood over.
Off the kitchen is the utility room where space and plumbing has been made for a washing machine and further access out to the garden.
The first floor landing has a window facing towards the side aspect of the home. an airing cupboard and a hatch providing easy access into the attic space.
The principal bedroom has the convenience of an en-suite shower room attached with separate cubicle, low level w/c and a vanity unit with top mounted wash hand basin finished in traditional white.
There is a further double room on this level and two well proportioned single rooms which are all serviced by the family bathroom.
To the outside is a low maintenance enclosed garden with natural wild foliage and large stone paved patio and seating area.
Additional access is provided in to the pitched roof garage via a personnel door. The garage is supplied with both power and light and there is useful eaves storage above.
A secure gate from the patio area leads back out to the front of the home.
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' '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 the Flitwick platform 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.
Value & comps
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