Village Road, Bromham, Bedfordshire, MK43

Design and Setting

The construction and design of the property has incorporated a number of hi-tech features. These include a zoned underfloor heating system throughout the house, a media system including an integrated speaker system, Rako lighting which can be operated from a smart phone, energy efficient windows and glazing, an integrated vacuum system and Photovoltaic roof panels which provide an annual income from the feed in tariff. Solid oak internal doors are a feature throughout. The property is entered via a pillared, remotely operated gated entrance onto a block paved driveway which provides off street parking for up to eight cars and access to the double garage. The house is situated within 5 minutes’ walk of local amenities which include a shop, pharmacy, doctors' surgery, and a village lower school.

Entrance Hall

The house is entered via a contemporary style oak entrance door, with glazed side panels, into the hall which has a white resin floor that continues through most of ground floor space, apart from the sitting room, study and games room/bed which have engineered oak flooring.. A staircase with brushed steel hand rails and glazed balustrades with oak treads leads to the first floor galleried library area. In addition, there is lift access to the first floor. A second staircase provides access down to the lower ground floor space. There is a wide opening into the open plan kitchen/dining/family area with a further opening into the study. An inner hallway provides access to the bedroom 5/games room, shower room, utility room and walk-in pantry.

Kitchen/Dining/Family Room

A major feature of the house is the recently extended open plan kitchen/dining/family room, and adjacent sitting room, with views over the landscaped garden to the rear. Two sets of bi-fold doors lead out to the garden and there is a window, with an integrated blind, overlooking the terrace. The kitchen area is equipped in a range of bespoke, high gloss cabinets set in walnut surrounds with Corian work surfaces over. A central island provides additional storage and incorporates a breakfast bar. Integrated Miele appliances include a dishwasher, conventional oven, a steam oven, combination oven and microwave, warming drawers, a coffee machine and a gas and electric induction hob with a retractable extractor set in the work surface. There is space for a fridge/freezer. Adjacent to the kitchen there is space for a seating area and the dining area which has space for a table to seat at least eight.

Sitting Room

Steps from the dining area lead down to the sitting room which has a large picture window, with remotely operated blind, giving views over the rear garden. The flooring is of engineered oak.

Study

The dual aspect study has a feature bay window incorporating a window seat with storage cupboards under. Extending across the rear wall of the room is a range of built-in storage cupboards providing cloak hanging space, shelving, and media facilities.

Games Room/Bedroom 5

The games room is at the front of the property and has windows to the side overlooking the garden, and a high vaulted ceiling with four Velux skylight windows which incorporate remotely operated blinds. There is a cloaks cupboard, a shelved storage cupboard, and a door into the shower room. (The games room could be adapted for use as a ground floor bedroom utilising the shower room as an en suite if required).

Shower Room

The shower room has white contemporary sanitary ware including a screened shower area with stone effect resin splashbacks, a wash basin set on a modern style shelf, a WC, complementary tiling, and a window to the side.

Utility Room and Pantry

Adjacent to the shower room is the utility room which is fitted in a range of high gloss full height, wall and base units, including tall storage cupboards, drawers, and a drying cupboard with a wall radiator. There is a water softener, complementary work surfaces with an inset sink, space and plumbing for a washing machine, and a door to the side pathway. The walk-in pantry, next to the utility room, has fitted shelving and storage.

Lower Ground Floor

Accessed via a staircase from the hall is a versatile, 24 ft. by just under 15 ft. room which is currently used as a gym but which could be used for a variety of different purposes. At either end of the room there are fitted storage cupboards with full length mirror fronted sliding doors. There is a door into the plant room which has the ground source heat pump controls, two pressurised hot water cylinders, and control units for the Rako lighting system which allows the lighting to be operated remotely by smart phone.

First Floor

The galleried landing overlooks the entrance hall and incorporates a library area which is fitted in a range of contemporary style, oak bookshelves. A further staircase provides access to the second floor.

Principal Bedroom Suite

The principal bedroom is situated at the rear of the house and has bi-fold doors to an enclosed balcony with views of the garden, open fields and village church beyond. The dressing area can also be accessed from the landing and has a range of fitted wardrobes. The en suite is fitted in contemporary style sanitary ware including a circular bath, a walk-in screened shower enclosure with a monsoon shower and resin surround, twin wash basins set in a vanity unit which incorporates a cedar shelf, and complementary tiling to the floor and splashbacks.

Other Bedrooms and Bathroom

Bedroom three is a double bedroom at the front of the house. It has a bay window incorporating a window seat, and a range of fitted wardrobes. Bedroom four is at the rear of the property and has a range of fitted wardrobes, and bi-fold doors with glazed screening with views of the garden, fields, and church beyond. The family bathroom incorporates a Japanese bath, a walk-in screened shower enclosure with fitted shower, twin wash basins set in a contemporary style vanity unit, and a WC. There is a window to the side and complementary tiling to the splash back areas.

Second Floor Guest Suite

A small second floor landing gives access to the guest suite which occupies the entire roof space of the house. It has a multi-purpose bedroom/sitting room which is fitted with a range of bedroom furniture, eaves cupboards, and balcony style Velux skylights. The en suite bathroom is fitted in a white suite including a double ended bath set on a raised platform, a walk-in screened shower enclosure with fitted shower, a bidet, washbasin, and WC.

Garden and Grounds

The house is set back from the road within landscaped gardens of approximately 0.609 acres. It is enclosed at the front by low, close boarded fencing with mature bushes set in front. The pillared entrance has inset, remotely operated double gates to a block paved driveway which has parking for up to eight cars and access to the detached double width garage which houses the central vacuum system. A timber garden shed is at the side.

Rear Garden

The rear garden has been professionally landscaped with ease of maintenance in mind and has an extensive shaped terrace which incorporates a cobbled water feature. Shaped lawned areas are surrounded by shaped borders and mature trees including Sycamore and Silver Birch. A sweeping pathway continues to a further pond, and there are raised borders towards the bottom of the garden. A covered pergola seating area is positioned to take advantage of the views of the pond. There is also an external water supply. At the far end is a secret garden area with a Japanese theme which includes a broken slate seating area.

Situation and Schooling

Bromham lies to the west of Bedford and has a number of notable features such as a water mill and a medieval bridge which spans the River Great Ouse. Local facilities include public houses/restaurants, village church, lower school and a Budgens superstore. It is within 4 miles of Bedford town centre, the Harpur Trust schools and the station with rail links to London St. Pancras International. It is also conveniently situated for access to the major trunk roads in the area including the A428 to Northampton, the A421 to Milton Keynes, Junction 13 of the M1, the A1 and the A422.