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Sold STCReduced £10k (−2.7%) on 10 OctListed 95 days
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Why buy this home.... The Taylor Wimpey 'Crofton' has been one of the most sought-after homes on this development, and this particular property offers some fantastic features.
As a semi-detached home with stylish wood-effect flooring throughout the ground floor, it combines modern living with practicality.
Ideally positioned close to the local park, it's perfect for families with children to enjoy outdoor play and open green space just moments from the doorstep.
As you enter the home, you'll immediately notice the stylish wood-effect flooring, which flows seamlessly throughout the ground floor, creating a warm and contemporary feel.
The hallway offers a traditional layout with two useful storage areas beneath the stairs-one open for everyday essentials and the other enclosed, ideal for keeping coats and shoes neatly out of sight.
To the right of the hallway is the upgraded kitchen, fitted with integrated appliances including a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, and oven with a gas hob.
The high-gloss cabinetry is beautifully complemented by wood-effect worktops and a stylish tiled splashback.
The current owners have also added a breakfast bar with additional storage, creating the perfect spot for a quick bite to eat or a morning coffee.
The living room is generously sized and well-proportioned, offering plenty of flexibility for your furniture, whether you choose a two-piece suite or a modern corner sofa, with ample space for a dining table should you wish to create an open-plan living and dining area.
Double French doors open onto the low-maintenance rear garden, where you'll find a useful workshop at the rear, ideal as a hobby room, home office, or for additional storage.
The garden also provides access to the carport, offering off-road parking for two vehicles. On the first floor, you'll find two bedrooms and the family bathroom.
The second bedroom spans the full width of the house, providing a generous double room complete with built-in wardrobes and plenty of space for two children or a child who simply enjoys having extra room.
The third bedroom is also a comfortable double, making it equally suited as a guest room or a home office.
Completing this floor is the well-appointed family bathroom, featuring tiled walls around the bath and a sleek glass shower screen.
The master bedroom is undoubtedly the crowning jewel of this home, occupying the entire top floor and offering an impressive sense of space.
There's ample room for a super king-size bed, bedside tables, and additional furniture, while the built-in wardrobes provide excellent storage.
Completing the suite is a stylish, fully tiled en-suite shower room featuring a spacious double shower, creating the perfect private retreat.
Parking is well catered for with a shared carport providing off-road parking, while a communal lay-by to the front of the property offers additional spaces for visitors or households with multiple vehicles, making everyday parking convenient and hassle-free.
More about the location..... For a new development, Newton Leys is steeped in history. With some parts dating back as far as the Iron Age.
However, it was more recently famous for brick-making from the late 19th Century, in the form of Newton Longville Brickworks.
When the Brickworks closed in 1978, an old claypit was flooded to create Jubilee Lake, now more commonly known as Willow Lake, easily the jewel in Newton Leys' crown.
Newton Leys is a district that covers the southern tip of Bletchley and is split between the Borough of Milton Keynes and Aylesbury Vale.
Conveniently located next to the A4146 and A5, it gives easy access to Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard and the M1.
You have a choice of either Bletchley or Leighton Buzzard Train Stations which both offer services directly into London Euston.
Newton Leys Pavilion is now open and has daily classes such as Five Star Fitness, Badminton, Amy's Dance Academy, Zumba and Yoga.
There is also a community hall and meeting rooms, making it ideal for parties and private functions.
In 2017 Newton Leys District Centre opened providing local conveniences such as a Costa, Chinese Takeaway, Fish and Chip Shop, Domino's Pizza, Barbers and an 8000 sq. Ft Asda.
Since the Turing Key pub opened its doors it has become the heart of the community.
It is in good company as numerous village pubs within a few miles such as The Three Locks at Stoke Hammond, The Crooked Billet at Newton Longville and The Betsey Wynne at Swanbourne Disclaimer The mention of any appliance and/or services to this property does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order, and their condition is unknown to us.
Unless fixtures and fittings are specifically mentioned in these details, they are not included in the asking price.
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