Park Avenue, Bedford

This elegant Edwardian detached family home occupies a highly desirable location along the tree lined Park Avenue, directly overlooking Bedford Park. Designed by renowned local architect Albert Prosser and built in 1907, the accommodation is arranged over three floors and offers spacious and adaptable rooms with the added benefit of a large attached garage, off road parking and a rear garden offering some privacy from neighbouring homes. There are three self-contained reception rooms as well as a kitchen/breakfast room with utility room adjacent. The main bedroom suite is a particular feature and includes an impressive en suite bathroom and there are four further double bedrooms, all with built in storage as well as a family bathroom and there is a separate WC on the second floor. Recent improvements include new fittings in the bathrooms and WCs and a refitted kitchen and utility room; upgraded electrics including replacement sockets and Bakelite switches; there is a ventilation system for improved air circulation and the garage has been extended to the side to allow easier parking. Further features include replacement uPVC sash windows to the front and gas to radiator heating as well as period features such as picture rails and stripped wood floors. In all, this is an exceptional individual home offered for sale in excellent decorative order and within easy reach of many of the town's most popular attractions. EER:

Ground Floor - The central entrance hall provides access to the majority of the ground floor rooms; both the sitting room and formal dining room behind are stylish rooms with fireplaces, picture rails and ornate coving. Both have large sash windows allowing plenty of natural light and the dining room has a door opening to the rear patio. The study or snug has plenty of storage and access to the ground floor WC which has replaced fittings, perfectly in keeping with the age of the property. The breakfast room to the rear of the ground floor has been combined with the kitchen which has replaced units and marble worksurfaces incorporating a butler sink unit. There is also a utility room finished with the same fittings.

First Floor - The main bedroom suite occupies the front section of the first floor and includes a range of built-in wardrobes and the en suite bathroom (formally a bedroom) with a freestanding bath, separate double walk-in shower, dual basins and WC, all thoughtfully replaced. There are two further double bedrooms on this floor, both with built in storage and/or wardrobes, as well as a family bathroom and separate WC.

Second Floor - The second floor provides a further two double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, and a large open landing area, ideal for a kids’ playroom, snug or sitting area. A WC has been added on the floor for convenience and has been fitted in the same traditional style as the ground floor cloakroom. This area could easily be adapted to a self-contained flat, if required.

Outside - The front garden is enclosed by well-kept hedges and has mature bushes and shrubs around the pathway to the entrance door. Immediately to the side there is the provision for off road parking in front of the garage which has the added convenience of a remote control door. The garage has been widened to allow extra room for a vehicle and there are two useful attached brick-built storage barns to the rear. The rear garden offers plenty of privacy from neighbouring properties and is well-stocked with mature trees and plants. There is an ornamental pond with designer water feature, several seating areas and a glass summerhouse, Facing almost directly south, there is sun most of the day.

Location - Park Avenue is considered to be one of the town’s premier roads and lies just to the north of the town, following De Pary’s Avenue. The Victorian Park directly opposite offers a wide choice of activities including tennis courts, a swimming pool & gym complex and cricket & football pitches as well as two children’s play areas and a pavilion offering hot and cold food and drinks. There is a choice of pub/restaurants within walking distance and a post office/convenience store is close by. Bedford town centre is under a mile away and offers a wide choice of shops and restaurants. Bedford’s mainline rail station is around a mile and a half and has fast links into London St Pancras.