4-bedroom semi-detached house · MK40 3PQ
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About
A beautifully presented Victorian semi-detached villa situated in the highly desirable Castle Quarter of Bedford close to Bedfords famed Embankment The property has been sympathetically restored and remodelled by the current owners with tasteful decoration and spacious accommodation arranged over two floors.
To the first floor is a stunning entrance hall with wood flooring and stairs leading to first floor landing, a sitting room with bay window and central cast iron tiled fireplace with built in cupboards and shelving to the alcoves is situated to the front of the house.
A dining room with cast iron fireplace and French doors is also accessed off the hall.. To the rear of the hallway is a walk-in pantry with fitted shelving and a feature stain glass window.
The cellar can also be accessed from the halllway. The beautiful 20ft kitchen/breakfast room is fitted in shaker style hand painted units with quartz worktops over and a stunning central island.
Glazed doors lead to a side conservatory with caravan roof and door out to the garden.
To the rear of the house is a light and airy garden room, added to the house in the 1930s with a central log burner, two bay windows and striking herringbone style flooring.
Between the kitchen and the garden room is a rear porch with a cloakroom and separate shower room/laundry room.
To the first floor is a large split-level landing, the main bedroom is situated to the front of the property with a bay window and bespoke built-in wardrobes to the alcoves.
There are two further double bedrooms to the first floor, and single fourth bedroom currently used a s a dressing room. Also accessed off the landing is a family bathroom and a cloakroom.
The well planted front garden is accessed via an iron gate with dwarf wall and railings to the front boundary. A quarry tiled path leads to the front porch with decorative ceramic tiles.
To the rear is a walled south facing landscaped garden with reclaimed brick pathways and patios, planted with a variety of shrubs and flowers.
Conveniently located in the ever-popular Castle Quarter area boasting a selection of good public houses, restaurants, and coffee shops.
Bedford train station is just under a mile walk away with regular trains to London in under an hour.
Bedford town boasts great schooling including the renowned Harpur Trust schools as well as two other private schools.
Council Tax: Band E EPC Rating: Current 63 (D), Potential 75 (C) Tenure: Freehold NO ONWARD CHAIN
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