Church Road, Stevington, MK43

This Grade II listed property is constructed from limestone under a clay tile roof and is believed to date back to the 17th century. Internally, it has been preserved with many of its historic features intact, including exposed beams, timber floorboards, deep-set mullioned windows, and a large inglenook fireplace. The house offers a balance of charm and functionality, with scope for cosmetic updating where desired.

Ground Floor

The ground floor is arranged around a central hall and staircase. At the front of the property, the main sitting room features dual aspect windows, a red brick fireplace with wood-burning stove, and original floorboards. This room links to the dining room through a wide opening, providing flexible use of the space and potential for formal entertaining. The dining room also features exposed stonework and a large window seat looking out onto the front garden.

To the rear, the kitchen and breakfast room includes a range of timber units, a gas cooker point, and built-in shelving, with ample room for a table. A box bay window seat faces the rear garden and brings in natural light. A rear hallway connects the kitchen to a downstairs cloakroom.

First Floor

Upstairs, the property offers three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom is generously proportioned with windows facing both the road and garden. Bedroom two is a good size and faces the front of the property, while bedroom three, slightly smaller, would suit use as a guest room, child’s room, or study. The landing itself is wide and features a beautiful deep-set window with bench seating.

The bathroom includes a traditional suite with a panelled bath, wash basin and WC, and benefits from a rear-facing window.

Garden

Externally, the property has an established cottage-style garden to the rear, laid mainly to lawn with mature trees, shrubs, and planting beds. A stone pathway leads to the rear of the plot where a timber greenhouse and additional growing space are positioned. There is also a private patio directly outside the kitchen, offering an ideal area for outdoor seating. A separate stone-built outbuilding measuring approximately 206 sq ft stands at the edge of the garden and is currently used as a workshop. It offers potential for conversion to a home office or studio, subject to any necessary consents.

The house is approached from Church Road via a cobbled forecourt with space for parking. The front elevation is particularly attractive, with multi-pane casement windows, stone detailing, and a pitched roof with chimney stacks at either end.

Location

Stevington is a well-regarded North Bedfordshire village with a pub, church, village hall and a strong sense of community. The nearby town of Bedford is approximately five miles away and offers mainline rail services to London St Pancras International in under 40 minutes. The village is surrounded by open countryside and lies within a conservation area.