Harlington Road, Sharpenhoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45

A STYLISHLY RENOVATED AND EXTENDED VILLAGE HOUSE PERFECTLY SUITED FOR MODERN LIVING - ALL SET ON A SOUTHERLY FACING PLOT OF 0.42 OF AN ACRE.

Set in a village location at the foot of The Sharpenhoe Clappers, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this much improved and thoughtfully remodelled detached family home.
Over the last three years the owners have transformed the house throughout which now offers comfortable and quality living space. Features include Karndean and ceramic flooring, bi folding doors overlooking the garden, contemporary sanitaryware including steam sauna/shower ensuite, new internal doors, micro spotlighting, new central heating and much more. The renovation has retained the character styling with fireplaces, tall ceilings and wood effect double glazed sash windows whilst combining a substantial modern extension which provides a superb kitchen/dining/family room forming the heart of the house.
The property also takes full advantage of its southerly facing aspect with a large sun terrace and lawned gardens to enjoy along with purpose-built summer room/gym, private gated parking and recently built barn style carport and workshop.

A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this family home and the lifestyle opportunity on offer.

THE ACCOMMODATION

A spacious entrance hall leads to an oak timber and glazed staircase which rises to the first floor and within the hall there is a feature fireplace and an inset log burner.
Lying to the left the sitting room is dual aspect and particularly light with a window to the front and French doors and flank windows to the rear. Echoing the hall, the log burner is inset into a stone fireplace surround and mantle.
Beyond the hall, a TV or study room has double doors to the garden and a roof light. Flowing to the right a further hall area leads to the kitchen/diner/family room and a second TV/snug/study which is dual aspect. A cupboard in the hall provides cloaks, hoover storage and broadband network cabling and there is a fully tiled shower room comprising walk-in, glazed shower with overhead and body jets, wash basin, wc and heated towel rail.

Forming the heart of the house, the kitchen/dining/family room has ample space for table and chairs and features bi-folding doors to the garden and patio along with a tinted glazed lantern roof light. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of bespoke hand built cupboards and a larder unit plus a granite topped central island unit with an inset 1½ bowl sink, a quooker tap and pendant café lights over. There are power and USB charging sockets within the island.

A central cooker housing with wooden mantle has an inset electric fired Aga with halogen hob, hot plate, two ovens and warming drawer and extractor hood over. There is an integrated dishwasher. Flowing from the kitchen, a side hall has a large airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and a utility room has a range of cupboards, larder unit, butler sink unit with wooden work surfaces. There is space for a tumble dryer and washing machine and a door leads to the garden. The kitchen/diner, utility and rear hall all have the benefit of underfloor heating.

FIRST FLOOR

All the bedrooms and bathroom radiate off the landing and three windows face to the front with pleasant views.
The main bedroom has a range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with a picture window overlooking the garden. A fully tiled shower room has a walk-in shower with rain water head and body jets, floating wash basin with shaped sink, wc and chrome heated towel rail. Bedroom two also faces to the rear with open views and has a range of wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. The room features a large shower cubicle which has sauna function, full body jets, rainwater head and surround music, a wash basin and stand plus a unique wc with remote control, opening lid, heated seat, hot and cold water and air dryer.
Both the third and fourth bedrooms are doubles and have fitted wardrobes and face to the front aspect. Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom which is fully tiled and has a white suite comprising bath with shower over, floating wash hand basin, wc and chrome heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

The property has a front boundary hedge and garden with lawns and pathways to the front and side where there are double wooden gates that lead to a private drive and parking for up to four cars. A timber and tiled barn-style garage/car port has water, power and light.

The rear garden is south-westerly facing and has good size lawns with assorted trees and planted shrubs. A large sun terrace spans the rear of the house and there is a purpose built timber garden office/gym.

All the boundaries are enclosed by hedging and fencing.

LOCATION
Sharpenhoe is a small village in the county of Bedfordshire, situated at the foot of the hills known as Sharpenhoe Clappers which are within the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are two circular walks from Harlington railway station, one of five miles and one of seven miles, through the most scenic places in the northern Chilterns.

Schooling is available in Harlington for Lower and Upper Schools and Orchard School in Barton-le-Clay. Harpur Trust schooling is available in nearby Bedford. Hitchin, Luton, Ampthill and Flitwick are all closeby with a wide variety of shops, restaurants and supermarkets. For commuters, mainline stations are at Harlington 2.5 miles, Flitwick 5 miles and Junc 12 of the M1 is at Toddington just 4 miles away.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, electricity, septic tank drainage and oil fired central heating to radiators.
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council.
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band “G”
Tenure: Freehold.
EPC Rating: “D”
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ.
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