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Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

4,259 sq ft

396 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Charming Grade II Listed country house
  • Wonderful gardens with views
  • Stunning kitchen/dining room
  • Four large reception rooms
  • Five double bedrooms
  • 5.59 acre paddock and stables
  • Additional outbuildings

Description

This wonderful period property dates back to the 16th Century and has undergone an extensive programme of works over the recent years to create a spacious family home.

The spacious accommodation measures over 4200 sq. ft. of versatile living space and includes a fabulous kitchen/dining room with bespoke units and central island which enjoys far reaching views across the gardens, paddock and surrounding farmland. There are four further generous reception rooms all with an abundance of character features. In addition there is a large study, a utility room and a guest cloakroom off the entrance hall. Stairs from the hall lead down to large cellar in the basement.

Upstairs there are five bright double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has an attractive ensuite bathroom with freestanding bath and shower. The remaining bedrooms are served by a large stylish family bathroom with twin basins, freestanding bath and separate shower cubicle. There is an additional WC on this level.

Outside the property is approached via automated gates opening onto the private driveway which offers extensive parking and a car charger point. The formal gardens are predominantly to the front and side of the property and offer fabulous views in every direction.

For those with an equestrian interest The Grove offers two enclosed paddocks and a sand and rubber based manege for all year round training and exercising. From the main driveway a track leads to the stable yard and gates lead into the enclosed paddock.

Buyers Information
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The parish of Kensworth, lies in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' and was originally located in Hertfordshire, although transferred to Bedfordshire in 1897. Today, the village contains a lower school, a village hall, two churches, two convenience shops and one pub. Kensworth village is approximately a 10 minute drive from the M1 and approximately 15 minutes from London Luton Airport. For those needing to commute to London via rail, Thameslink stations can be found at Luton Parkway and Harpenden, both offering fast and frequent services into St Pancras International and The City. Close by are the renowned Dunstable Downs, which is a National Trust site, Whipsnade Zoo and the National Trust Ashridge Estate with its four thousand acres of wonderful woodlands.

There are excellent schools, both private and state, in Harpenden, Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead. Other schools include Beechwood Park Preparatory School and slightly further afield, the St Albans Schools for Girls and Boys. Major shopping amenities can be found in Harpenden, Berkhamsted, St Albans and Hemel Hempstead.

Mileages Approx: Luton Parkway station 5.6 miles, Harpenden mainline station 8.8 miles, M1 junction 10 - 3.7 miles, M25 junction 21A - 12 miles, St Albans 11 miles, Milton Keynes 19 miles, central London 32 miles.

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Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Driveway,Off street
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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