Yew Tree Farm, 53 Luton Road, Chalton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9UJ

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Description
Yew Tree Farm is a striking Grade II listed period home, believed to date back to the 17th century, with traditional timber-framed elevations and a handsome brick frontage added in the late 19th century. Full of character and history, this unoccupied property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home with excellent potential to update and personalise.

Set within generous grounds and benefiting from a heated outdoor swimming pool, the property combines original architectural features with a layout that suits modern family life. The house extends to approximately 3,020 sq ft across two floors, with large rooms, flexible spaces, and plenty of natural light throughout.

The ground floor is well arranged, with a formal entrance hallway leading to three principal reception rooms. The living room and dining room both feature beautiful exposed wooden beams and fireplaces, creating warm, comfortable spaces. There is also a separate study, ideal for home working or reading.

At the heart of the home is the kitchen, fitted with a traditional Rayburn stove which leads into a spacious sun room that functions as a secondary kitchen perfect for hosting and flows through to an open dining area with double doors opening to the garden.

Also on the ground floor is a bathroom, inner hallway, and an integrated garage that houses the swimming pool equipment.

The staircase is a standout feature of the property, rising to a wide landing and five well-proportioned bedrooms on the first floor. Each room feels light and clean, with a neutral finish ready for a new owner's personal style. There is also a loft room which could be used as an additional bedroom, playroom or hobby space.

(1) A recent visual inspection by a structural engineer reported that most of the property is in good condition for its age. However, in the medium term, more permanent work is likely to be required, such as rebuilding or strengthening the east gable wall. These works may require Listed Building Consent.

Access to the swimming pool, garage and the study is prohibited.

(1) subject to all necessary consents & permissions.

Yew Tree Farm offers the best of both worlds: a home full of period character with large, flexible living spaces, and the opportunity to modernise to suit your lifestyle. It is ideally positioned for those looking for a unique, private home with great access to Luton and surrounding towns.

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Location
Located in the peaceful village of Chalton, just north of Luton, Yew Tree Farm enjoys a semi-rural setting with excellent connectivity. The M1 motorway (J11A), Luton town centre, and Luton Airport are all nearby, while London St Pancras can be reached from Luton Airport Parkway in as little as 25 minutes by train.

Chalton offers a friendly community feel, with a well-regarded village pub (The Star) and good access to countryside walks, including Sundon Hills Country Park and the Chilterns. For day-to-day amenities, Dunstable and Luton provide a wide range of supermarkets, retail centres, and restaurants.

Families are well served by local schools, including the highly regarded Chalton Lower School within the village itself, and Harlington Upper School nearby. A wider selection of state and independent schools are also available in Luton, Harpenden, and St Albans.

This convenient location, combined with a sense of privacy and heritage charm, makes Yew Tree Farm an outstanding opportunity.

Occupancy
Vacant

Tenure
Freehold

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Auction Details
The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of and is being sold as Unconditional.
Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.
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• 10% deposit, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes to the purchase price.
• Buyer’s Fee- the value of this fee will be listed against the property details, inclusive of VAT.

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