Great Hall Barns, Sandhill Close, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45

History and Heritage

The barns date from the 1850s and were originally traditional farm buildings on the Duke of Bedford’s estate. The tall chimney indicates that the farm had adopted mechanised ways of threshing the crop and marks the position of a former fixed steam engine to power the machinery. The brick built single and multi storey buildings have now been converted into six unique contemporary dwellings which have retained the barns’ original architectural features and blended them with modern, high specification fixtures and fittings. The development is on the edge of Millbrook village in a peaceful rural location and yet is only 5 minutes’ drive from Ampthill which has a range of pubs and restaurants, a Waitrose supermarket, and a selection of independent specialist shops. The development is also only about 20 minutes’ drive from both Bedford and Milton Keynes which both have railway stations with commuter trains to London. The properties are freehold and have a 10 year structural warranty.

About the Development cont'd

There are double glazed windows and doors and all the windowsills are stone. A large investment has been made into creating an environmentally friendly development including general bird, barn owl and bat boxes. Kitchens All the kitchens have been individually designed and are fitted in a comprehensive range of bespoke full height, wall, and base units with quartz worksurfaces and Hafele and Blum items. The kitchens have integrated appliances by Neff and and AEG wine coolers, and some have Bertazzonni range cookers. Bathrooms Again, the bathroom suites are all individually designed so no two are the same. A combination of brands has been used, including Lusso, Crosswater, Merlyn, Flova, and Water Ebbs, finished with floor and wall tiles by Porcelanosa, Ca’Pietra, and Mandarin Stone.

Grounds

Each property has private gardens which will have views over the open countryside surrounding the development. The individual gardens will be fenced and will be landscaped with paved or decked terrace areas, gravel paths and lawn areas. Each property has at least two designated parking places and there is also parking provided for visitors. Each property will also have bin storage for three wheelie bins as well as bike stores.

Situation and Schooling

Under the brow of the Greensand Ridge and in its surrounding area are forests, farmland, scenic parks, schools, golf courses and buildings of historical interest. Millbrook village has a village hall, a golf club and a Grade II * listed parish church. The market town of Ampthill is about 2 miles away with local amenities, restaurants, and other shopping available. Centre Parcs, Woburn Forest, a popular destination for short breaks, is 1.5 miles away. Woburn Abbey and Safari Park and the world-famous Woburn Golf Course are also only a few miles away. Central London is approx. 46 miles away and Luton Airport approx.19 miles away. The Harpur Trust Schools in Bedford are approximately 9 miles away.

Tyton Barn Accommodation

The property has approximately 1,775 sq. ft. of accommodation over three floors. The front door leads into a hallway with stairs, with a glass balustrade, leading to a galleried landing. The fully tiled cloakroom has a concealed cistern WC, and a retro circular washbasin with black taps and a backlit mirror over. The plant room has plumbing for a washing machine, a megaflo tank, and the valves for the under flooring heating.

Open Plan Kitchen/Sitting Room

An opening from the hall leads to an open plan room which measures nearly 27 ft, by 20 ft. 5. and has exposed ceiling beams, wrought iron pillars and a full wall of industrial style windows and glazed doors to a decked terrace in the front garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of two tone, flat fronted, handle less units from the Zurfiz range with Stella White Quartz worksurfaces incorporating a breakfast bar and a Grohe stainless steel sink with matching mixer tap. Appliances by Neff include a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, a double electric oven and a five ring induction hob, and there is also an integrated AEG wine cooler.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

The galleried first floor landing has a glass balustrade, downlighting, and feature exposed brick walls. Steps up lead to an inner landing with access to two double bedrooms, one with a walk-in wardrobe and a door leading to steps down to the garden. The family bathroom has Mandarin stone ceramic tiled floor and walls, a vaulted ceiling, and a suite comprising a concealed cistern WC, a vanity washbasin with a backlit mirror over, and a bath with a rain water shower over with Flova taps and shower mixer unit. There is also a chrome heated towel rail. Stairs from the landing lead to the principal bedroom which has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a window to the front overlooking the countryside. The en suite bathroom has a bath, a concealed cistern WC, a vanity washbasin, and a walk-in shower cubicle with screen and Flova shower. It has Porcelanosa porcelain floor and wall tiles. All the bedrooms have radiators and oatmeal carpet which continues into the landing areas.