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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · MK40 4AX
Sold STCListed 398 days
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About
A four bedroom detached property with driveway parking, a four car garage and an enclosed rear garden on a plot of approximately 0.34 acres.
The property was built in the1960s, has been updated by the current owners, and provides 1,902 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation.
The ground floor has two principal reception rooms and a study, a fitted kitchen, a separate utility room and a cloakroom.
The first floor landing has a built-in cupboard and access to the four bedrooms and a three piece family bathroom.
Two of the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and the principal bedroom has an en suite shower room.
A pillared entrance leads into the gravelled driveway which provides parking and continues through double wooden gates to the four car garage which has up and over doors, power, light, windows and a side door.
The property is set back from the road with a lawned area at the front and established trees providing screening and privacy.
Reception Rooms The entrance hall has stairs to the first floor with understairs storage.
The dual aspect sitting room has an electric fire and full height glazed sliding double doors to the rear terrace.
Double doors connect the sitting room to the dual aspect dining/family room which overlooks the front. The dual aspect study also overlooks the front.
Kitchen and Utility Room The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units, including glazed display cabinets, with complementary work surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl sink and drainer.
Integrated appliances include a Rangemaster cooker, a fridge and a dishwasher.
A door leads into the adjoining utility room which has matching units, a sink, plumbing for a washing machine, and a door to the rear garden.
Rear Garden The rear garden is a particular feature of the property and is accessed via the double gates at the side.
It is principally lawned with shrub borders and high hedgerow and mature trees providing screening and privacy.
There is a paved area for outdoor dining and entertaining which is accessed via the doors from the sitting room and wraps around the side.
Situation and Schooling Biddenham lies in a loop of the River Great Ouse, before it reaches Bedford, some 2 miles away.
It has a Norman church, three schools, a War Memorial, a private hospital, a village pub, and a restaurant.
A village hall and a secondary pavilion with grounds, are actively used for sports and other village activities. The Harpur Trust schools are in Bedford and the town has rail services to St.
Pancras International. Milton Keynes is approximately 16 miles away with rail services to London Euston in 32 minutes.
Value & comps
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Returns
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About Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedfordshire, MK40
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