South End, Milton Bryan, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17

A STYLISH AND IMMACULATELY PRESENTED PERIOD HOUSE SET IN ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGES BORDERING THE DUKE OF BEDFORD’S WOBURN ESTATE.

Offered with no onward chain, Woburn Lodge comes to the market in first class condition having a host of recent improvements to create a most welcoming and comfortable home.

A true lifestyle property, perfect for those seeking a quality location close to Woburn with its Championship Golf courses, Abbey, Safari Park, numerous restaurants and for those that commute, within easy reach of mainline stations and the M1.
Grade II Listed, the property features an impressive dual height and vaulted living room with first floor mezzanine study/living area/bedroom 4, bespoke hand-built kitchen with Range master cooker, refitted period-style cloakroom, ensuite and bathroom. The owners have also had the property completely redecorated both internally and externally.

Modern conveniences include a new gas central heating boiler, quality secondary double glazing, a lined and heated garage and gated driveway for three to four vehicles.

Set in the heart of this carefully preserved village with an award-winning pub/restaurant and delightful country walks over countryside and to Woburn Park, a viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that is on offer at Woburn Lodge.

THE ACCOMMODATION

An entrance door opens into a welcoming reception hall where stairs rise to the first floor with a cupboard under which houses a new hot water cylinder. Lying to the left there is a guest cloakroom with a wash basin and French inspired marquetry cabinet underneath with wc and a recently replaced wall mounted gas boiler serving the central heating.
Flowing to the right the main living area of the house is an impressive double-height and vaulted sitting room which has exposed beams and a floor to ceiling fireplace with an inset log burning stove.

The room is dual aspect and a staircase rises to a good size mezzanine which can be used as an additional living area/study or easily adapted to provide a fourth bedroom. The mezzanine has a wall-mounted living flame electric fire and again dual aspect with a pleasant view over the drive and garden.

Adjacent to the living room, the dining room has exposed beams and a door leads to the rear garden and kitchen. Having been fully refitted, the kitchen has a good range of hand-built base and wall units, a plate and wines with a central cooker housing and mantle complemented by a double butler sink unit and wooden work surfaces. For cooking purposes there is an electric Rangemaster cooker included in the sale along with an integrated dishwasher. There is also space for washing machine, tumble dryer and an American style fridge/freezer. Flagstone flooring flows throughout the room and a door to the side leads to the garden.

FIRST FLOOR

All the bedrooms and bathroom radiate off the landing with has exposed beams and a window to the front.

The principal bedroom has built-in wardrobes to one wall along with an ensuite which comprises a free-standing slipper bath and shower mixer taps, a wc and wash hand basin with French inspired ornate and decorated cabinet below. Newly tiled walls and floor with a heated towel rail complete the room.

A guest/second double bedroom has access to the loft with built-in wardrobes and the third bedroom is currently used as a dressing room having an extensive range of built-in wardrobes. Serving the two additional bedrooms, a newly fitted shower room has a good size walk-in shower area with drench head and glazed screen, a wc and echoing the ensuite a French-style bond case vanity cupboard with ceramic sink unit. To all splash areas there is complementary tiling to the walls and floor with a heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

Woburn Lodge is approached via a pair of wooden entrance gates which lead into a good size private drive offering secure parking for three to four vehicles. Set to the right, the garage is extra-large being 19ft x 11ft and has been improved for performance or classic car storage having power, light, heating and has been lined and insulated.

The gardens are set to the rear and front of the property with the rear being in a courtyard style with flagstone paving and walled boundaries with assorted planted shrubs. Gates lead to the front garden and to South End footpath.

The main garden lies to the front of the property and features a lawned area bordered by mature trees and hedging providing privacy. There are established borders and set at the end is a botanical garden with arch trellis, decorative stones and a seating area providing a pleasant view back towards Woburn Lodge.

LOCATION

Milton Bryan is one of the true villages bordering the Woburn Abbey Estate and many of the properties are still owned by The Duke of Bedford which carefully preserves the character of the village. The award winning, Red Lion country pub and dining can be found in South End just a short walk from the property.

Just 2 miles away The Green Man, Eversholt is run by Candice Brown, winner of The Great British Bake Off and is a vibrant community pub and restaurant and there is the village cricket pitch and Lido which is open to the public. The village school is rated by OFSTED as Outstanding. Woburn is also just 2 miles away with has an abundance of quality restaurants, hotels, independent shops, wine merchants and its Safari Park and Championship Golf courses attract visitors far and wide.

There is a good selection of private schools available and a school bus runs to the popular Harpur Trust Schools in Bedford from the village. Trains to London are at Harlington to St Pancras from 40 minutes and Leighton Buzzard to Euston from 32 minutes. Junction 12 of the M1 is approximately four miles away. European air travel is available from Luton airport with Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted all within easy travelling distance.

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