Odell Road, Odell, Bedfordshire, MK43

A UNIQUE AND INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY ENJOYING A PRIVATE POSTION ON THE EDGE OF THE VILLAGE PROTECTED BY MATURE GROUNDS WITH AMENITY LAND

On the market for the first time in 95 years this individual single storey property dates back to the 1930's and has been in the same family ever since with each generation having put their own mark on Greenfields.

Enjoying a wonderful position on the edge of the village the property is approached over a gated gravel drive which sweeps around the property. This individual architect designed residence enjoys a central and slightly elevated position in the heart of delightful landscaped grounds and, with some of the larger shrubs pruned, would enjoy wonderful views over the adjoining paddock and open rolling countryside beyond.

The residence itself offers generous accommodation with principal reception rooms lending themselves for entertaining and enjoying attractive southerly views over the formal grounds. Whilst appearing structurally sound, the next custodian of the property will need to invest some funds in modernising and upgrading the facilities.

As with all unique and individual properties a viewing will be essential to fully appreciate its setting, potential and the lifestyle opportunities on offer.

The part glazed front door opens into reception hall which in turn leads through to the inner corridors.

The principal reception rooms lie on the western side with views across the mature grounds with paddock beyond. The sitting room benefits from a stone fireplace and exposed oak flooring. A pair of French doors open into the conservatory with direct access onto raised seating terrace overlooking the garden.

The dining room benefits from an open fireplace with wooden mantlepiece and inset tiling with bay window overlooking the garden too. An internal door leads through to the well-proportioned exposed pine floored kitchen/breakfast room with the kitchen having a range of base and eye level units with matching island unit with breakfast bar.

The two oven oil fired AGA has pride of place and integral appliances include Miele dishwasher, Bosch microwave and Beko washing machine. In the breakfast end there are useful full height storage cupboards.

Off the main reception hall lies the part fitted study with cloakroom adjoining and for those looking for more bedroom accommodation this room could be adapted.

The principal bedroom with bay window enjoys views over the formal garden with generous sized full suite bathroom with run of fitted wardrobe.cupboards.

There are currently two further double bedrooms, one having an en suite shower room and the other having a pedestal wash hand basin in the corner of the room.

GARDEN AND GROUNDS

A timber field gate opens to reveal the surface dressed drive that sweeps past the front door with turning circle and continues around to the double garage that lies on the northern side and accessed via electric up and over door with separate pedestrian door. A path leads to the front door.

Greenfields sits centrally on its plot surrounded by delightful mature grounds with maturing specimen trees gracing the boundaries. There is a paved path that runs around the external boundaries of the property edged by mature borders and gives way to formal and informal areas of lawn. To the south is a wooded area and in the corner lies the tennis court overlooked by a summerhouse that has seen better days. The court requires some attention too.

To the west are tiered grounds that gently fall down to the grass paddock and in front of the conservatory is a raised seating terrace which overlooks the formal pond.

LOCATION

The closest village Is Harrold which benefits from many local facilities including Co-op, post office, public houses and restaurants to name a few. The village also boasts a doctors’ surgery, active Cricket Club and is within a 10 minute walk of Harrold and Odell Country Park and The River Great Ouse. The Georgian market town of Olney with its weekly market and artisan shops and restaurants lies within a 15 minute drive of the property with the County Town of Bedford, Northampton and Milton Keynes offering more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities.

Schooling facilities are excellent with Harrold village having both well respected lower and middle school with progression to Sharnbrook Upper School for which there is a bus service. Bedford is the home of the renowned Harpur Trust Schools and further afield lie Wellingborough, Oundle, Oakham and Uppingham.

The area is very well connected with main line station at Bedford providing reliable service into St Pancras International and on to the city from 35 minutes. The M1, Al and A14 are all easily accessible with Luton and East Midlands Airports easily within an hour’s drive of the property.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired AGA and central heating.

Broadband: Superfast broadband available

Local Authority: Bedford Borough Council
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band F
£3,514.85 for the year 2025/2026

EPC Rating:

Tenure: Freehold

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops
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