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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · MK41 7SJ
Listing removedReduced £25k (−4%) on 21 JunListed 208 days
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Bay Fronted Detached Home | Period Features Throughout | Five Bedrooms | Over 1700 Square Feet | Solar Panels | Off Street Parking To The Rear | Loft Conversion | Walking Distance To Bedford Town Centre & Train Station | Walking Distance To Local Amenities & Bedford Park | Property This characterful three-story residence has been a cherished home for nearly two decades.
Entry is via a bespoke stained-glass door into an attractive hallway, featuring high ceilings and original tiled flooring The first reception room is an impressive space, with a wide bay window to the front aspect and feature fireplace.
The second reception room serves as a versatile family room centered around an authentic marble fireplace.
There is a passageway with generous built in storage cupboards, and a handy utility room/ WC which also features a butler sink and plumbing for a washing machine.
The bright and airy dining room/ snug room has an impressive side aspect bay window, with built in storage, which opens into the kitchen.
The generous kitchen benefits from dual aspect glazing, with a door to the side and oak bi-fold doors opening onto a larger than average west-facing garden.
The kitchen has been fitted with a range of wall and base level units, with ample worksurfaces.
On the first floor, the stairs lead to a long landing, with sun tunnels providing natural light, giving access to the primary bedrooms and a family bathroom fitted with a white three-piece suite including a freestanding roll-top bath.
The top floor houses an additional bedroom, brightened by both a rear window and a front-facing skylight, and features useful eaves storage.
A modern three-piece shower room completes the internal accommodation. Outside, the property has an attractive front garden, wrought iron railings and a pretty tiled path.
The rear garden is a particular highlight, being larger than average and benefiting from a desirable westerly aspect.
The outdoor space includes paved seating areas, lawned sections, and mature fruit trees.
Additionally, the property features the rare benefit of rear access via two wide sliding gates providing secure off-road parking.
There is an insulated, custom made, large shed/summerhouse with electrics. The property further benefits from south-facing solar panels with a generous feed in tariff.
Location Clarendon Street is an attractive street of period family homes, located within an easy walk of the Town Centre.
There are a multitude of local amenities including convenience stores, local eateries and popular schooling.
Additionally, the property sits approximately 0.8 miles from the Mainline Train Station, with trains leading to London St Pancras and The North.
The property is also within close proximity of Bedford Park and Robinson pool and fitness centre.
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Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested.
All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings.
Gardens, roof terraces and balconies as well as tenure and lease details cannot have their accuracy guaranteed for intending purchasers.
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Value & comps
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About 20, Clarendon Street, Bedfordshire
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