Mill Lane, Houghton Conquest, Bedfordshire, MK45

Occupying a delightful lane setting within the picturesque village of Houghton Conquest this superb four bedroom detached chalet home benefits from thoughtfully designed, extended internal accommodation, in addition to a wonderful, generous rear garden backing onto open countryside beyond and which could, in our opinion, lend itself perfectly for substantial further enlargement given the sizeable plot (STPP).

Approach to the home is onto an ample block paved driveway allowing parking for several vehicles, double wrought iron gates lead through to a detached larger than average garage with smart up and over door, an outside toilet and potting shed are tacked on the rear. The front boundary is immaculately shaped and houses a combination of shrubs, bushes and taller conifers. Entry is offered by way of a upvc double glazed door with smoky inserts directly into the entrance hall, from here the stairs lead to the first floor accommodation whilst to the right hand side sits the living room. This is particularly well proportioned, measuring in excess of 21ft in length, making furniture placement flexible and to the far end an ornate fireplace creates a real focal point to the room. Beyond here the kitchen offers a comprehensive range of light fronted floor and wall mounted units with complementary work surfaces over, several integrated appliances have been cleverly woven into the design including a Range cooker, extractor hood, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Modern tiled splashbacks and light flooring enhance the space even further, whilst sitting behind here is a separate breakfast/family room which has been afforded ample space for a dining table and chairs and has double doors overlooking the garden, in addition to Velux windows ensuring the area is flooded with an abundance of natural daylight. Leading directly off here is a study area, linking back into the hallway and making an ideal work from home space. Sitting parallel to the rear of the home is a more formal dining room, again French doors open into the garden creating a sociable, entertaining area, and in our opinion, could easily be used as an additional bedroom if required. Completing this level are two bedrooms, both doubles, the master of which sits to the front elevation and the second to the side. Conceivably at least one could be utilised as a further reception room if required making the ground floor accommodation especially flexible. Servicing these are a superb refitted shower room comprising of a walk in shower, curved bath, cistern concealed wc and a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Modern tiling, ample storage and obscure window complete the look.

Moving upstairs the landing has a window providing elevated views across the garden and beyond, in addition to a large airing cupboard. Two bedrooms are also housed up here, both benefiting from eaves storage running the length of the rooms as well as a Velux window angled to allow for maximum daylight.

Externally the rear garden is expansive and has been immaculately tended to offer thoughtfully designed areas crammed full of interest. As you step out you are immediately greeted by a large, curved patio area with brick edging. Butting against this is a generous lawn area, to one side deep borders are stocked with mature plants, shrubs and bushes. Part way down the garden trellis and a gate divide the bottom half which, again, is laid to lawn with numerous established trees dotting the plot and offering huge privacy and seclusion. The boundary is encased by timber fencing.

The small village of Houghton Conquest is located north between the towns of Ampthill and Bedford. Local amenities include a convenience store, post office, lower school, 'The Knife and Cleaver' public house and eatery, various parks and a choice of bridal-ways and footpaths. Major rail links into St Pancras International are from both the Bedford and Flitwick platforms (6 miles) taking as little as 39 and 40 minutes respectively. Both the A1/M1 motorways are accessible from the village.