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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · MK41 7HH
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About
Nestled in the sought-after Brickhill area of North Bedfordshire overlooking green space is this rarely available detached chalet style home for sale with no onwards chain.
The home boasts well designed spacious living accommodation over two floors that includes three bedrooms and separate reception rooms. Externally the home features a driveway with parking.
To the side of the property is a generous enclosed garden which is mainly lawned and has flower beds surrounding it along with a pleasant patio area perfect for outdoor entertaining.
Step through the welcoming entrance porch, where glazed doors open into a bright and spacious dual-aspect lounge enjoying delightful views over the green.From here, the accommodation flows effortlessly into a separate dining room, creating a wonderful sense of space and connectivity.
The dining area leads seamlessly into the kitchen, which offers ample worktop space and room for appliances, making it both practical and functional for everyday living.
An inner hall provides access to the ground floor bedrooms and additional rooms.
There is a versatile single bedroom, ideal as a guest room or home office, alongside a generously sized double bedroom complete with its own dressing room.
A well-appointed four-piece wet room serves the ground floor, complemented by a additional separate toilet for added convenience.
To the rear, the conservatory offers a light-filled retreat with double doors opening directly onto the garden, perfect for enjoying the outdoors year-round and ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining.
Upstairs, the first floor hosts an impressive dual-aspect double bedroom, flooded with natural light and benefiting from its own en-suite shower room.
Also on this level is a versatile den, suitable for use as a hobbies room, office, or family space, with generous storage available within the eaves.
This adaptable home offers flexible living accommodation throughout, making it ideal for families, multi-generational living, or those seeking dedicated work-from-home space — all set in a desirable position overlooking the green.
The property is ideally located for local amenities including a parade of shops and Post Office, there is also a Tesco store nearby as well as being well placed for local bus routes which lead into Bedford town centre which has further extensive shopping and leisure facilities.
For the commuter the mainline train station is 3.1 miles away which gets you into St.Pancras in 45 mins approximately.
The property falls under the popular Brickhill and Mark Rutherford school catchments. Disclaimer: Please note we do not test any fixtures, fittings, apparatus or services.
Any interested parties should undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements provided are approximate and photos are provided for guidance only.
Potential buyers are advised to re-check the measurements before committing to any expense. Potential buyers are advised to check and confirm the EPC and council tax before committing to any expense.
Floorplans are for illustration purposes only.
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Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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