Luton Road, Toddington, Bedfordshire, LU5

This beautiful three bedroom detached period home occupies a sought after position close to the heart of the village, siding onto open greenery and incorporating a wealth of stylish, interchangeable accommodation finished to an exceptionally high standard.

Approach to the home is onto an ample shingled driveway allowing parking for several vehicles with a shaped lawn and an array of established bushes to one side. Once inside the property itself you’re immediately greeted by the entrance hall which has a useful cloakroom as well as access into the kitchen/breakfast room. This has been fitted with a comprehensive range of contemporary Shaker style floor and wall mounted units with wooden work surfaces over, whilst several integrated appliances have been woven into the design. To one side a breakfast bar provides informal dining and windows glances across three aspects. Back in the hallway a further door opens into the formal dining room, which comfortably accommodates ample space for a table and chairs, ideal for family gatherings or entertaining, whilst an imposing brick fireplace is a focal point to the room and to one side a staircase runs to the first floor. Beyond here, and completing this level, is the principal reception room, the living room, which commands impressive dimensions, in this case 17’10ft by 13’5ft making for flexible furniture placement. Again, it has a beautiful fireplace and has a window to the side and French doors into the garden, ensuring the room is flooded with an abundance of natural daylight.

Moving upstairs the first floor landing gives way to all the accommodation on this level, the master bedroom of which sits to the rear elevation and benefits from the convenience of built in wardrobes as well as an en-suite. This incorporates a stylish three piece suite comprising of a shower enclosure, cistern concealed wc and a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Vibrant blue tiling has been added and a heated towel rail installed. The remaining two bedrooms both overlook the side aspect with one measuring 10’10ft by 8’8ft and the other extending to 10’10ft by 8’7ft and are serviced by a stylish bathroom comprising of a panelled bath with a shower unit and glass screen positioned over, cistern concealed wc and a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Modern tiling adorns the splashback areas and a heated towel rail, recessed lighting and obscure window contemporises the look further still.

Externally the rear garden is sizeable and wraps around the house, having been thoughtfully designed and executed with a paved patio area as you step out, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Beyond here lawn has been laid and is shaped with deep borders stocked with an assortment of plants, shrubs and bushes, in addition to a path which winds it way towards the bottom of the garden. Here there is a secondary seating area as well as a useful shed. The boundary is enclosed by timber fencing with gated side access.

Toddington is a beautiful village designed and built around a large central green which provides a delightful focal point for the almost 5,000 residents that call it home. It is positioned five miles north-north-west of Luton, four miles north of Dunstable and six miles southwest of Woburn and offers superb commuter access to the M1 as well as the nearby mainline railway stations in Harlington and Flitwick. Dating back to the thirteenth century the village now offers a vibrant, bustling feel, combined with an authentic sense of community, and has a wide range of shops including hairdressers, beauty salon, opticians, and traditional bakers. It is also well served by three public houses, The Oddfellows, The Bell and The Griffin, in addition to Red Chilli offering high quality Indian cuisine. Schooling within the village operates on a three-tier system with St George’s Lower positioned on Manor Road, Parkfields Middle nestled in Park Road itself before moving onto Harlington Upper School located less than three and half miles, or 8 minutes, away, with all having a particularly good reputation.