Cruickshank Mead, Leighton Buzzard, LU7

Why buy this home?

Discover the perfect family home in this exclusive cul-de-sac of just five executive properties, offering a safe and welcoming environment in which to live. Each home in this cul-de-sac is set on a generous plot, ensuring privacy and a sense of openness rarely found in new build communities. Built in 2019 and available for the first time on the resale market, this modern home provides all the conveniences that a growing family needs, including spacious reception rooms and bedrooms, and a layout designed for everyday comfort. With excellent views to the front and rear, room to thrive and a wonderful sense of community, this is more than just a house, it's the ideal setting for your family's next chapter.

You want an entrance hall to give a great first impression of your home and this one certainly does that. It is expansive which allows plenty of room to navigate push chairs or simply gives more space when getting ready to leave the house. There are two large storage cupboards so shoes and coats can be neatly hidden away.

The inviting living room is flooded with natural light, thanks to French doors that open out to the rear garden and additional windows that further brighten the space. The generous size of the room offers flexibility, allowing for either separate settees or a corner sofa, perfectly catering to your preferences. The layout provides ample room for family gatherings, while the neutral finishes allow you to accessorise as you see fit. When the property was built, a chimney was installed and although it is currently blocked up, it offers the potential to be reopened to accommodate a cosy log burner, adding a touch of warmth and character to the room.

This home features a versatile second reception room, currently used as a home office but adaptable to suit your needs. Whether you envision a games room, a formal dining room, or even a cosy snug, this space provides the flexibility to create the perfect area for your lifestyle.

Experience the perfect blend of family-friendly design and modern functionality in this spacious kitchen/diner - the true centrepiece of the home. This bright and airy space features sleek grey kitchen units and durable granite worksurfaces, making it as stylish as it is practical for busy family life. Equipped with a fitted fridge/freezer, oven, gas hob, and dishwasher, the kitchen is ready to tackle everything from quick breakfasts to big family dinners with ease. The open layout offers a generous dining area that effortlessly accommodates family meals, keeping an eye on homework sessions whilst parents cook, or relaxed catch ups with friends. French doors lead directly to the sun-drenched rear garden, making it easy for the kids to play outside while you keep an ear out for them from the kitchen, or for the whole family to transition effortlessly to alfresco dining on the spacious patio during warm summer evenings.

The utility room is a true asset for any busy household, offering a dedicated space for all your laundry needs and helping to keep the main living areas clutter-free. Alongside space for a washing machine, there are generous storage options for cleaning products and household essentials, keeping everything neatly organised.

A huge selling feature of this home is the spacious, south-facing garden that offers everything a family could desire. All too often gardens in newer homes can be on the smaller side, but this one is a generous space bathed in sunlight, perfect for children to run, play, and enjoy. Backing on to a corn field, this garden provides exceptional privacy, a rare luxury in modern homes and giving your family total freedom to enjoy it. The lawn offers endless possibilities for family games, gardening projects, or simply enjoying the sun, while the large patio added by the current owners is the ideal spot for hosting family meals, barbecues, and outdoor gatherings.

This double garage is a blend of functionality and potential. It has power and light as well as practical eaves storage, perfect for stowing away seasonal items. Beyond its current use, the garage holds exciting possibilities for transformation. With its generous space, it offers the potential to be converted - perhaps into a games room, a stylish home office, or a home gym.

Upstairs, this family home boasts four generously sized double bedrooms, making it ideal for growing families or those who simply love a little extra space. It also means that there shouldn’t be too many disagreements when deciding who gets which room. The main bedroom is large enough to easily accommodate a super king-size bed and has space for a dedicated dressing area. It also features sleek floor-to-ceiling mirrored wardrobes and enjoys expansive views over the peaceful farmland beyond. This bedroom is serviced by a four-piece en-suite shower room for added convenience and somewhere you can get ready for your day in peace and quiet away from the main bathroom. The second bedroom, located at the rear of the home, shares the same stunning countryside views as the main bedroom. It’s a lovely size with ample room for all essential furniture. The third bedroom is currently styled as a dressing room by the owners, with fitted storage along two walls. There’s still enough space to accommodate a double bed if needed, or one set of wardrobes could be removed to create an even more spacious room. Bedroom four, currently being used as a guest room, would be fantastic for younger family members. Like the other bedrooms, it’s a comfortable double, making it equally suitable as a second home office if more than one person works remotely.

More about the location...

Leighton Buzzard is a market town in Bedfordshire, near the Chiltern Hills and lying between Aylesbury, Tring, Dunstable and Milton Keynes.

The area has become an increasingly popular place to relocate to for workers from London, helped in part by its reasonably priced housing – a big attraction for young professional couples wanting to get their foot on the property ladder. Leighton Buzzard provides great access to the countryside and other parts of the UK like London, Birmingham, Cambridge and Oxford.

Leighton Buzzard is close to the M1 motorway and A5 road, and is served by Southern and London Northwestern Railway services on the West Coast Main Line railway at Leighton Buzzard railway station in Linslade. The railway operates non-stop commuting services to Euston railway station, with the fastest peak journey times less than 30 minutes.

Leighton Buzzard operates a three-tier education system with a selection of with Lower, Middle and Upper Schools.

The River Ouzel runs through the town as does the famous Grand Union Canal, which Leighton Buzzard is well known for. There is a lot of activity along the canal which residents can enjoy, from peaceful walks to fishing and waterside pubs.

There are many community events scheduled throughout the year including both the Food and Canal Festivals in the summer, Linslade in Bloom, Music in the Park and the Christmas Market.

A short drive from Leighton Buzzard is Ascott House which is set in a 3,200-acre estate and benefits extensive manicured gardens which you are free to enjoy. There is also Rushmere Country Park on the outskirts of the town which is an area of 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows for you to explore. This is a Greensands Trust site with a visitor centre and café.

In 1963 the Great Train Robbery took place at a site near Bridego Bridge, between the villages of Cheddington and Linslade. Every time a Great Train Robber was caught law dictated that they had to be brought back to the small court house at Linslade to be charged.