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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · MK43 0UF
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About
A four bedroom detached house finished to a high standard with a landscaped rear garden, driveway parking and an integral garage, on a virtually traffic free lane in the village of Ridgmont.
The property has 1,479 sq. ft. of accommodation over two floors. The entrance hall has a cloakroom, and a staircase to the first floor with understairs storage. The 19ft.
dual aspect sitting room has a feature fireplace housing a wood burning stove, and the contemporary 23 ft.
kitchen/dining room has dual aspect windows and a skylight for additional natural light, as well as French doors to the garden. The dual aspect principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room.
There are three further bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom.
One of the bedrooms is used as an office and has a range of cupboards, shelves and a desk, and another bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and is used as a dressing room.
The property is approached via a block paved driveway which has parking for several cars in addition to the over 20 ft. garage which is accessed via twin doors.
Kitchen/Dining Room The open plan kitchen/dining room is fitted with a comprehensive range of Shaker style base and wall units with wooden work surfaces and a white ceramic sink and drainer set under a window overlooking the garden.
A range of integrated appliances includes a full height fridge/freezer, an eye level double oven, a hob with an extractor over, and a dishwasher.
The dining area has space for a table to seat at least six, a vaulted ceiling with a Velux skylight, floor to ceiling dual aspect windows, and doors to a paved terrace with space for tables and chairs for al fresco entertaining.
Rear Garden The split level rear garden has been professionally designed and landscaped. On the upper level the paved entertaining terrace spans the rear of the house.
This is bordered by a brick retaining wall and has two sets of steps down to the main garden which has a further paved seating area, and a combination of lawn, gravel areas, and shaped borders with an assortment of plants and shrubs.
The garden is enclosed by timber fencing and mature trees and shrubs on the boundary provide additional screening.
Situation and Schooling Ridgmont is a small village situated close to the Duke of Bedford estates and the Georgian village of Woburn.
In the village there is a Victorian church, the Rose and Crown public house, and the Firs café/guest house, and there are further amenities in nearby Woburn.
Ridgmont has a lower school which is rated as good by Ofsted. For independent education, the Harpur Trust schools are in Bedford which is approximately 15 miles away.
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