Spinney Lane, Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, MK17

THIS REFRESHINGLY LIGHT AND AIRY HOUSE IS UNLISTED AND HAS 0.6 ACRE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GARDENS, FULL OF COLOUR AND INTEREST. OFFERED WITH NO CHAIN AND SET IN A TRAFFIC FREE LANE.

Offered with no onward chain, Glade House is an absolutely unique lifestyle home enjoying a tucked away setting along a private village lane with open views to both the front and rear aspects.

The property is not a listed building and has light rooms many of which have vaulted and particularly good ceiling heights rarely seen in such properties. The accommodation is very versatile including 11m x 3.9m open plan kitchen/family/dining room which is ideal for modern day living. This is complemented by a recently added high quality garden room which takes full advantage of views over the lovely garden. Further accommodation comprises a stylish sitting room, a useful and good size utility, two double ground floor bedrooms and bathroom along with a super first floor principal bedroom suite which has a separate dressing area and ensuite.

Believed to date in parts from the 1600’s and only the second time on the open market in modern times, features include fireplaces, log burning stove, exposed wood flooring all combined with modern improvements of a new gas boiler, double glazed windows, refitted kitchen and bathroom.

Without a doubt a feature of the property are the gardens which have been skillfully designed and nurtured by our client to create a truly special haven. Set amongst extensive lawns the gardens are full of interest with a secluded woodland backdrop. Features include superbly stocked borders with a host of interesting and unusual plants, raised beds, wildlife and ornamental ponds, a woodland trail and thoughtfully placed seating and patio areas set around a wisteria covered pergola. Finally, a 5.9m x 5.8m double barn/car port with good size workshops and excellent annexe potential abuts a quality clay paved driveway which provides ample parking for several vehicles.

A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate Glade House, its location, gardens and the lifestyle opportunity on offer.

GROUND FLOOR

A thatched storm porch leads to an entrance porch and to a hall area where stairs rise to the first floor. Lying to the left, the dual aspect sitting room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, and fireplaces are situated at either end of the room. One has an inset log burning stove with the other being decorative and cleverly used as a bookcase. Doors lead to the garden terrace and a utility room which is triple aspect with a space for two washing machines, tumble dryer and has a double width sink unit.
Set to the right of the hall area, a double bedroom has exposed floorboards and dual aspect windows to the front and side.

Flowing from the hall and forming the heart of the house is the impressive 11m x 3.9m kitchen, family and dining room. There is ample room for a good size table and chairs with exposed floorboards throughout the area. The kitchen is stylishly finished in a range of base and wall units with a 1 ½ bowl sink unit, complimentary work surfaces and ceramic tiling. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, under-counter freezer and a recently added electric Range Master cooker (gas point available) with induction hob and extractor hood over. Echoing the sitting room, the room has high vaulted ceilings, three windows to the side and double doors open into the garden room.

A quality addition to the house in 2023, the double glazed garden room offers a super outlook over the whole garden and has remote controlled Velux windows and a ceramic tiled floor and window sills.

A second hall is located adjacent to the drive and provides access to the kitchen/family area, a third double bedroom and the ground floor bathroom. Refitted in white, the suite comprises a spa bath with shower over, vanity wash basin, wc, radiator and heated towel rail with a cupboard concealing the gas boiler that was installed in 2022.

FIRST FLOOR

The principal bedroom features a good size triple aspect room with a separate dressing area. Under-eaves cupboard provides lots of useful storage and hanging spaces and an ensuite is fitted with a wash basin, wc and a walk-in shower area.

OUTSIDE

The gardens wrap around the whole property and are a credit to the owner. Thoughtfully designed and nurtured, they are full of interest and year round colour with a host of mature trees and hedging providing a delightful backdrop.
Extensive paved terracing is set around the house which offers various places to sit throughout the seasons. A central wisteria covered pergola provides a focal point with raised and planted flower and herb beds leading to superbly stocked borders set around well kept lawns. There are many interesting and unusual shrubs, perennials and shrubs. Additional features include three fruit trees, an ornamental and wildlife pond, a “woodland” trail which meanders to the upper level lawns and a summer house which has power connected.

For everyday use there are several log stores and two timber sheds discreetly positioned in the corner of the grounds. Within the garden and drive there are 3 water taps and external power sockets with an irrigation system serving some of the flower borders.

The property is approached from Spinney Lane and has attractive frontage with cottage planting and a large clay paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles.

Finally, a barn-style double carport with attached workshop have power and light and were re-roofed in 2021. The owner has had plans drawn to convert these into a self-contained living area with sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. These are available for inspection and would require submitting to Central Bedfordshire District Council for approval.

LOCATION

The village of Aspley Guise is a highly popular residential location on the edge of the Duke of Bedford’s Woburn estate and is within four miles of the prestigious Woburn Golf Club with its three championship courses. Nearby is Woburn Sands with a wide range of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Extensive shopping and leisure facilities are available in Milton Keynes and the Georgian market town of Woburn provides a selection of restaurants. There is a wide choice of schooling, both state and private for children of all ages and a school bus runs from the village to the renowned Harpur Trust Schools in Bedford. The M1 motorway is conveniently close providing excellent road communications to London within an hour an access onto the national motorway network. Milton Keynes station provides trains to London Euston and Flitwick provides a service to London St Pancras into the City within 40 minutes and on to Gatwick airport and the south coast. Air travel is available from Luton with Heathrow, Gatwick further afield.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council.
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What3Words: pink.outbound.summer
Outgoings: Council Tax Band “G”
Tenure: Freehold.
EPC Rating: “D”
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ.
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