3-bedroom house · MK44 3HS
Sold STCListed 183 days
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About
Set along a private road in the highly desirable riverside village of Great Barford, this rarely available detached bungalow offers generous, well-balanced living space along with the significant advantage of a self-contained annexe-ideal for multi-generational living or guest accommodation.
The main residence is thoughtfully laid out and begins with a welcoming entrance hall.
To one side, you’ll find a superb range of living spaces including a comfortable lounge, a separate dining room, and a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room complete with an island-perfect for both everyday use and entertaining.
A bright conservatory provides additional reception space with views over the garden, while a separate utility room adds further practicality.
The sleeping accommodation is equally impressive, comprising three well-proportioned bedrooms.
The principal bedroom benefits from a dressing room and en-suite shower room, while a modern three-piece family bathroom serves the remaining rooms.
The annexe is a fantastic addition, offering its own private space with an 18ft dual-aspect living room, a bedroom, and a shower room-ideal for extended family, guests, or potential income.
Externally, the property sits within mature, private gardens to both the front and rear, predominantly laid to lawn with a generous patio area, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining.
A spacious driveway provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
Great Barford hosts a range of amenities, mostly within walking distance, which include Great Barford Academy school, a pre school, beautiful Church, Doctors Surgery, two shops one of which is Post Office/Convenience store open till 9pm in the evenings, highly acclaimed Chinese restaurant, Anchor Pub /Restaurant which overlooks the great River Ouse where you can enjoy countryside walks and village hall with playing fields.
There are excellent road links with the A1 close by which is due to benefit from the massive Cambridge A428 upgrade and good access to the A421 which links to the A6, M1 and Milton Keynes which is only 30 mins away.
For the commuter nearby stations are available at Sandy which links to Kings Cross and Bedford which goes to St. Pancras in approximately 40 minutes.
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