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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · MK40 3PQ
Sold STCListed 191 days
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About
Renovated and transformed in recent years, a substantial five bedroom Victorian property with a generous open plan kitchen and 23.5m walled garden with studio office.
Located on a lovely leafy road in the Castle Quarter, one road back from The Embankment, the attractive house has a refitted kitchen, bathroom and ensuite.
The front door has pretty stained glass leading to a wide entrance hall with reception rooms either side. There are double glass doors to each room and views to the garden.
The lounge offers a bay window, Crown Arch fireplace, media wall cabinet and bold dark colours for a dramatic finish. On the other side, the playroom. Formerly two rooms, now one large space.
Bay window, oak flooring, fireplace with wood burning stove and pocket door to the kitchen. The room is multifunctional with a work station, seating and play area.
At the back of the house the wow factor kitchen dining living room. Refitted with bespoke ply cabinets and topped with dekton countertops.
There are concealed appliances, as well as two ovens, induction hob and a pantry. A cooks dream with an abundance of storage and large picture window to the garden in front of the sink.
There is a terrazzo breakfast bar, that separates the space to the dining and lounging side of the room, which has a large glass divide with double doors leading to the terrace outside.
There is a door to the cellar, which provides great storage and decent head height. A pocket door connects to the long boot room.
There is a mass of storage and access to the garden and a utility cloakroom. On the first floor the main bedroom is to the front with dressing room and luxury ensuite, all with a dark green theme.
There are two further double bedrooms, a large main bathroom with terrazzo tiling, oversized walk-in shower, free standing bath and cabinet sink.
There are two storage cupboard on the landing and a laundry room to keep the noisy appliances locked away.
On the second floor, two double bedrooms, split either side of the landing with Velux and dormer windows flooding the rooms with natural light.
Outside the wonderful 23.5m walled rear garden, enjoys a high degree of privacy, with ample opportunity to chase the sun and a patio spanning the width of the plot with raised planters.
Lawn beyond and mature tree and shrub borders. There is a recently added studio office with air conditioning. 12' x 6' shed which is linked to the house alarm system and two bike storage units.
There is also lighting in the garden. The local area boasts a wonderful community spirit and is highly regarded for its amenities.
St Cuthberts Street & Castle Road are home to two family butchers, a fishmonger, a zero-waste shop, independent wine & craft beer shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and independent shops.
Bedford is also well known for its easy commute to London (43 minutes to St Pancras) and excellent schooling options for both state and private education.
EPC rated Council tax band F The road is part of a control parking zone, a permit is £35.90 pa
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