Skip to content
Get brand editions for Michael Graham, Hitchin

Ampthill Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

2,794 sq ft

260 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • 17th Century former vicarage
  • Four bedrooms, two bathrooms
  • Three reception rooms and attic room
  • Approximately 2,794 sq. ft. of accommodation
  • Situated in the centre of the town
  • Off street parking for up to seven cars
  • Garage with first floor store room
  • Mature enclosed garden

Description

A 17th century four bedroom detached former vicarage with wraparound gardens, parking and a garage, in the centre of the Market Town of Shefford. The property is believed to date from 1695 and was extended in the 1960s. The present owners have carried out extensive renovations to the property which include electrics, refitted bathrooms, landscaped gardens, a new driveway, and general maintenance. Many character features have been retained with fireplaces throughout and exposed wooden floorboards.

The property now has 2,794 sq. ft. of accommodation. The main entrance door is on the side of the house and leads to a lobby with a cloakroom, and onto the main hall which has a mosaic tiled floor. The ground floor has three reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room, and a utility room, with four double bedrooms, a dressing room and two bathrooms on the first floor. There is also a small attic room.

The garage has a store room above and a shed to the rear. The block paved drive provides parking for up to seven cars. Plot of 0.33 of an acre.

Ground Floor Highlights

The sitting room has a brick fireplace with beam mantel over, and a combination of wood flooring with tiled flooring in a triple aspect section with access to the garden. The family room has wood flooring, and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. The study also has a wood burning stove. The kitchen/dining room is over 20ft in length and has fitted units and a door to the utility room.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

The principal bedroom is over 20ft in length and has views over the garden. Bedroom two has a cast iron fireplace and wooden floorboards. Bedrooms three and four both have wooden flooring and windows to the front. The bathrooms have been refitted and have windows to the side. There are stairs up to the small attic room from the landing.

Gardens

The gardens wraparound the side and rear of the house and are mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs, The property is enclosed by a wall to the front, hedgerow to the side and fencing to the rear. There is a paved outdoor entertaining area with privacy screening.

Situation and Schooling

Shefford is a market town with a population of around 7,300 people, sitting on the point where the rivers Hit and Flit meet to become the Ivel. The town has a range of shops and facilities as well as restaurants and coffee shops. Schools include Samuel Whitbread Academy (Ofsted Good,13 - 18 years) and Robert Bloomfield Academy (Ofsted Outstanding, 9 -13 years) and Shefford Lower School (Ofsted Good, 3 -9 years). There is also a bus service to the four Harpur Trust Independent Schools with walking distance from the property.

Brochures

Web Details
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
Wet room,Step-free access

Ampthill Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17

Add your favourite places to see how long it takes you to get there.

__mins driving to your place

Check how much you can borrow
Get a Mortgage in Principle
You'll have a personalised result in just 20 minutes and you could get viewings faster when you find the home you want, with no impact on your credit score.Powered bynationwideThe Nationwide Logo represents a symbol of financial strength and community, empowering members to achieve their goals
Recently sold & under offer
See similar nearby properties
Get brand editions for Michael Graham, Hitchin

About Michael Graham, Hitchin

20 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, SG5 1BG

Established for over 50 years, Michael Graham has a long heritage of assisting buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants to successfully navigate the property market. With fourteen offices covering Hitchin and the surrounding villages as well as the neighbouring areas of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Oxfordshire, we have access to some of the region's most desirable town and country homes.

Give Your Home Our Marketing Advantage

Experience

Established estate agency for over 50 years.

Extensive

Local knowledge and market understanding.

Reputation

For quality, service and trust.

Complete Service

From property buying, renting and letting to private finance and land acquisition.

London Calling

Marketing homes from our region to London and Home Counties buyers looking to relocate.

Your mortgage

Per year
Lender usually expects a 10% deposit
%
Choose between 1 and 40 years
Years
%
Monthly repayments
£4,668
We think you can borrow up to
Add your household income above
Powered bynationwideThe Nationwide Logo represents a symbol of financial strength and community, empowering members to achieve their goals
These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

Notes

These notes are private, only you can see them.

Staying secure when looking for property

Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.

Visit our security centre to find out more

Disclaimer - Property reference HIT210255. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Michael Graham, Hitchin. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited.
**This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.

Map data ©OpenStreetMap contributors.