22a, Lanes End, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AE

Why buy this home?

Positioned on arguably one of the prettiest roads in Heath and Reach, this beautifully presented detached bungalow sits on a generous plot that will particularly appeal to keen gardeners.

With both Rushmere and Stockgrove Country Parks close by, the location is ideal for dog walkers and those who enjoy the outdoors, while a selection of pubs within walking distance provide the perfect setting to socialise with friends and family.

This is a home that someone looking to lower their carbon footprint will truly appreciate.

Complete with solar panels and a garden that offers the opportunity to grow your own produce, this allows you to reduce energy costs, live more sustainably, and enjoy fresh, homegrown food right at your doorstep.

As you arrive at the property, the generous gravel driveway immediately highlights the amount of parking on offer.

From here, you gain your first view of the sizeable garden to the side of the bungalow, with a hedge along the front boundary providing privacy.

In addition to the gravel there is a lawned area that could also be converted to provide additional parking if needed.

The front door opens into a small entrance porch, an ideal spot to take off muddy boots after a countryside walk.

It also serves the practical purpose of keeping the warmth in and the cold out of the main living areas.

A centralised entrance hall offers a welcoming introduction, leading to two of the three bedrooms and the bathroom on the left, while guiding you to the living areas and main bedroom on the right.

It also provides an immediate sense of the home's excellent condition, making a wonderful first impression.

When the current owners purchased the bungalow, the living areas were open plan, but they have since added internal walls to create clearly defined, separate spaces.

The first reception room you enter is the dining room, a space that easily accommodates a large dining table and chairs.

It’s the natural gathering place for enjoying meals together, whether it’s a casual weekday dinner or a special occasion, it offers the perfect setting to catch up with family and friends.

Glass double doors reveal an additional seating area that connects to the kitchen.

This flexible space can serve as a cosy snug or be transformed into a kitchen/diner, providing the opportunity to use the dining room as a study or another functional room to suit your lifestyle.

If used as a snug, as the current owners do, it offers additional space to watch TV away from the main living room, perfect for avoiding clashes over programmes.

It also doubles up as a peaceful spot to relax with a good book while watching the birds that often visit the garden through the French doors.

The kitchen is beautifully fitted with an abundance of shaker-style units, complemented by polished granite work surfaces that offer generous space for food preparation.

The subway tiling offers a mix of classic and modern style and for those who love to cook or bake, the kitchen is equipped with two integral AEG ovens.

In addition to the ovens there is also a fitted an AEG hob, a neff microwave and a Hotpoint dishwasher.

The tiled flooring is both durable and easy to clean, making tidying up after cooking hassle free. After a long day, you’ll appreciate the calm and relaxing atmosphere of this living room.

Spacious and well-proportioned, it comfortably accommodates all your furniture without feeling crowded.

The wood flooring, which flows through from the dining room, adds warmth and continuity to the space.

An open fireplace creates a welcoming focal point, perfect for cosy evenings with a cup of tea during the colder months.

Decorated in a soft, gentle colour palette, with classic touches including coving and dado rails the room feels peaceful and inviting from the moment you step inside.

The final rooms in this part of the home are the main bedroom and a versatile conservatory.

The bedroom provides lots of space for all your furniture needs and offers a flexible layout, allowing you to arrange it perfectly to suit your lifestyle.

Characterful details continue here with more coving and dado rails, and a window looks out onto the garden, bringing in natural light and a peaceful view.

The conservatory offers versatile use but, with its view overlooking the garden, it naturally serves as a perfect extension of the outdoor space.

Spacious and equipped with heating plus solar reflective glass on the roof and windows, it can be comfortably enjoyed throughout the year.

In the other part of the bungalow, you’ll find two additional bedrooms alongside a beautifully fitted family bathroom. Both bedrooms comfortably take double beds, making them perfect as guest rooms.

Alternatively, if three bedrooms aren’t needed, either room could easily be transformed into a dedicated office or a creative craft space.

The bathroom is fully tiled with contemporary misty blue subway tiles and features chrome fittings that enhance its modern appeal.

It includes a p-shaped bath equipped with a Mira electric shower, a toilet, and a wash hand basin set atop a piece of classic furniture, perfectly blending the modern style with the character that runs throughout the bungalow.

Outside, the property features a wrap-around garden designed for both relaxation and productivity.

Directly behind the house, you’ll find a patio area which is a true suntrap so the ideal area for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet afternoons.

Beyond the patio lies a well-maintained lawn, bordered by tall hedges that provide complete privacy in this part of the garden. To the side, the self-sufficient gardener will truly feel at home.

This section includes ten raised beds, ideal for growing your own fruit and vegetables or converting to flower beds, alongside a delightful array of ballerina fruit trees including plum, apple, and pear.

It’s safe to say you’ll quickly become the family’s go to for delicious crumbles and pies.

Completing this productive space is a greenhouse, ready for nurturing your tomatoes, a handy shed, and an additional large patio where you can chase the sun throughout the day.

In addition to the shed, the garage features swing doors, offering extra storage space along with power and lighting. More about the location...

Heath and Reach is a historic village with more than six hundred homes and is two miles north of Leighton Buzzard. The nearest city is Milton Keynes which is ten miles away.

Easy links to the A5 and M1 make it a sought-after spot for commuters.

The village itself benefits from local amenities, including a well-stocked Co-op shop with a post office, pubs and a hairdresser as well as a good rated lower school founded in 1846.

Heath & Reach has everything you would need but you are also just a short drive from the main town of Leighton Buzzard with mainline rail services to London Euston in as little as 32 minutes.

The village is a short walk to one of Leighton Buzzard’s biggest treasures - Rushmere Country Park which is a great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors.

There is also a sports association with tennis courts, playing fields and pavilion and a separate recreation ground.

Heath & Reach benefits from several community use meadows, public footpaths and bridleways. There is a fishing club at the ten-acre Jones Lake.

Leighton Buzzard Golf Club lies just to the southwest of the village.

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Unless fixtures and fittings are specifically mentioned in these details, they are not included in the asking price.

Even if any such fixtures and fittings are mentioned in these details it should be verified at the point of negotiation if they are still to remain.

Some items may be available subject to negotiation with the vendor.

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