Shaftesbury Avenue, Bedford

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This remarkable Edwardian home, positioned on the corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and Kingsley Road, offers an exceptional blend of period charm and contemporary living. Restored to maintain its original character, the house boasts stunning features throughout, starting with a grand tiled entrance hall, complete with intricate ceiling coving and original panel doors. The elegant bay-fronted living room, with views over Russell Park, is centered around a magnificent marble fireplace, equipped with a wood-burning stove.

A separate family room complements the property with large patio doors that open out to the beautifully landscaped rear garden. The heart of this home is undoubtedly the extended open-plan kitchen and dining area, bathed in natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling glass patio doors. This stylish space seamlessly merges indoor and outdoor living, with direct access to the private rear garden, ideal for entertaining or family gatherings.

Additional ground floor features include a well-equipped utility and boot room, a convenient cloakroom, and a spacious cellar currently serving as a gym and bar area, complete with underfloor heating.

On the upper floors, the house offers five to six generously proportioned bedrooms, making it ideal for larger families. The master suite is a true highlight, featuring an en suite bathroom with modern fittings, while a unique study/bedroom six, with its curved bay window, offers stunning, uninterrupted views of Russell Park. The redesigned second-floor bathroom is thoughtfully appointed with contemporary fixtures, adding to the home's features.

Externally, the property is equally impressive, with dropped kerbs allowing for off-road parking both at the front and side. The walled rear garden has been beautifully landscaped, offering a tranquil retreat with a mix of patio areas for outdoor dining, expansive lawns, and mature, well-tended shrubs and borders.

This exquisite Edwardian residence perfectly marries historical elegance with modern conveniences, offering a truly exceptional family home in one of Bedford's most sought-after locations

The property comprises of:

Entrance Hall
Family Room - 17' 7" x 16' 2" - Bay window / Log Burner
Inner Hall - Stairs down to basement / Glass surround
Cloakroom
Sitting Room - 15' 7" x 14' 1" - Patio doors to garden
Utility / Boot Room - 12' 6" x 12' - Door to Driveway
Kitchen / Dining Room - 19' 10" x 18' 10" - x 2 Sliding Doors

First Floor

Landing
Bedroom 1 - 17' 7" x 16' - Bay window
En- suite
Bedroom 2 - 15' 6" x 14'
Bedroom 3 - 12' x 10' 3"
Family Bathroom - Four piece suite
Bedroom 5 - 9' 9" x 8' 1"
Bedroom 6 / Study - 13' 5" x 9' 4" - Max

Second Floor

Landing
Bedroom 4 - 13' 11" x 12' 1"
Additional Shower Room

Externally

Two Driveways - Off Road Parking
Front walled area with garden
Rear Garden - Landscaped / Laid to Lawn / Mature shrubs & borders / Walled Garden

- Location -
The property is situated in the Castle Quarter area of Bedford which has a variety of shops including coffee shops, a supermarket and public houses and restaurants. Russell Park and The Embankment are also within walking distance. The mainline railway station is approximately 1 mile away and has services to St Pancras International taking 41 minutes. Bedford has a large range of shops.

Schooling facilities represent a significant draw to the town and is home to well renowned private schools which are run by the Harpur Trust charity. They include Bedford School for boys aged 7-18, Bedford Modern School, a former boys' school which became co-educational in 2003 for pupils aged 7-18 and Bedford Girls' School for girls aged 7-18.

Disclaimer
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs are provided for guidance only. Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. Floorplans are for illustration purposes only. Goodacres Residential has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the potential buyers must obtain verification from their solicitors. Potential buyers are advised to check and confirm the EPC and council tax bands before committing to any expense.

Tenure: Freehold