Ampthill Road, Maulden, MK45

Situated in a pleasant village location, this nearly 2,700sqft four bedroom, three bathroom character home blends a 17th Century original thatched cottage, an impressive rear extension, and a detached double garage with self-contained one-bedroom apartment above. The property offers an inviting opportunity for rural living, in a spacious residence meticulously maintained and presented by the current owners, alongside attractive and well-kept gardens.

Via the picturesque frontage with a well and an established tree, Thatchwell Cottage opens into the entrance porch and hall, where you’re welcomed by character features from the start, including beams, brickwork, and flooring. To the right is the snug/cinema area, and to the left are two reception rooms—the formal dining room and cosy lounge, both with inglenook fireplaces—the study, utility, and cloakroom.

Added in 2017, the modern kitchen/family room contrasts beautifully with the property’s period style. There’s a vast range of fitted units with quartz worktops, breakfast bar, and double butler sink with Franke mixer and boiling water tap. Neff appliances include two ovens, microwave, and gas hob with rising extractor. The vaulted ceiling provides a bright atmosphere, and bi-fold doors open onto the lower terrace for a real indoor-outdoor feel. The more than generous pantry allows for plentiful storage, plus space for further appliances.

The first floor is accessed by a staircase at each end of the ground floor. The two landings lead to the four dual aspect bedrooms, and the three bathrooms. All bedrooms have wardrobes/cupboards, as well as period features. Bedroom two also has French doors onto the balcony, which overlooks the garden. There are modern suites to all three upstairs bath / shower rooms. The Jack and Jill bathroom also provides interconnection to both ends of the upper floor.

Outside is a gated driveway to the front, and further block-paved parking to the side in front of the double garage. Above the garage is the self-contained one-bedroom apartment, ideal for housing guests or older children, or creating an income stream.

The mature garden is a superb addition to the internal accommodation, benefitting from being totally private and unseen from surrounding properties. Sections consist of a lower terrace directly accessed from the house, a raised terrace with ornamental pond, and neat lawn with planted borders. A path leads to the brick-built summerhouse, apartment and garage, and entry/exit gates.

The total site area is circa 0.19 acres

Area Guide - The small and ancient village of Maulden is surrounded by rolling hills and pastures, with ample scenery to be appreciated here. The village takes part in annual Open Gardens too. For those who prefer the indoors, there are two pubs—beer festival host The White Hart and recently renovated The George. A broad range of amenities and leisure can be found within very close proximity in Ampthill and Bedford town centres. Ampthill's Waitrose supermarket is within 1.5 miles along with numerous pubs and restaurants including Eileen's by Steve Berringer.

A recreation ground, which is home to the football club, is in the west of Maulden, along with bowls and netball clubs, and various classes at the Village Hall. The amateur dramatics group, Maulden Players, meet at the Village Hall to put on productions, including a pantomime, for the community.

Maulden Lower School (Ofsted-rated ‘Good’) is situated in the village, with Middle, Upper and nurseries in neighbouring locations such as Ampthill. Bedford’s independent schooling is within 20-40 minutes’ drive.

Benefitting from easy access to the A507, the M1 and A6 are also just a short distance away. A regular bus services travels through the village from local areas, and transport centres in Bedford and Milton Keynes. The nearest rail station in Flitwick has trains to St Pancras in as little as 41 minutes, and Luton airport is 15 miles away.