Leighton Road, Great Billington, Leighton Buzzard

NO UPPER CHAIN | DOUBLE-FRONTED PERIOD COTTAGE | OPEN FIELD VIEWS TO THE FRONT | FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS | APPROX. 1,350 SQ FT | 22'10" LIVING ROOM WITH LOG BURNER | 22'7" KITCHEN/DINING ROOM | EN SUITE TO PRINCIPAL BEDROOM | ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN |

M&M Properties are pleased to offer The Cottage, a renovated four-bedroom period home overlooking open fields in the Bedfordshire village of Great Billington. Behind its double-fronted façade, sash windows frame the countryside views and a log-burning stove makes the living room a cosy spot on a winter evening. The rear extension brings a different side to cottage life, with a generous modern kitchen where friends can gather around the table and French doors open onto the garden. The property is offered with NO UPPER CHAIN, so buyers can agree a moving date without waiting for the sellers to complete an onward purchase.

More About The Location - Part of the pleasure of living at The Cottage is being able to enjoy the countryside even on a busy day. With open fields in view from the front windows, you can take in the changing seasons over a morning coffee. At weekends, the countryside around Great Billington offers opportunities to head out for a walk or spend a longer afternoon exploring by bike.

The village hall and St Michael and All Angels Church are at the heart of village life, while nearby Leighton Buzzard and Dunstable are convenient for the weekly shop, a coffee in town or everyday errands. For those travelling further afield, the A4146, A505 and A5 provide useful routes towards Milton Keynes and the M1, making the village a practical base for commuting as well as a peaceful place to come home to.

Accommodation - There’s room here for a houseful of friends, but the cottage feels just as inviting on a quiet evening. A central hardwood door opens into the porch and through to a living room that spans the double front of the house. Measuring approximately 22'10" by 13'4" at its widest points, it has space to arrange sofas around the log-burning stove and still keep a reading chair by a sash window for the view across the fields. The exposed-brick chimney breast gives the room its character and makes a natural gathering place when the fire is lit.

Double doors open into the extended kitchen/dining room, so you can enjoy the two spaces together when entertaining or close off the living room once the children have settled down to a film. The kitchen/dining room measures approximately 22'7" by 15'3" at its widest points. High-gloss cabinets and generous worktops give the cook room to spread out, while the dining area lets everyone stay around the table and keep the conversation going as supper comes together. In warmer weather, French doors open directly onto the patio. A downstairs cloakroom is convenient for guests.

Upstairs, all four bedrooms are doubles, giving you flexibility as family life changes. There’s scope for children to have a desk in their room, for guests to stay in comfort or for one bedroom to become a dedicated home office. The principal bedroom measures approximately 13'3" by 10'10" and has its own en-suite shower room, leaving the family bathroom free on busy mornings. An airing cupboard and loft access from the landing provide useful storage.

Exterior & Gardens - The rear garden feels like a natural extension of the kitchen. Open the French doors and the paved patio is just a few steps from the worktops, making it easy to carry breakfast outside or set the table for supper with friends. Its position beside the house also means that whoever is cooking can stay part of the conversation outside.

Beyond the patio, planted borders edge a central lawn, giving the garden a green outlook from the dining table throughout the year. The space is fully enclosed, and the simple layout is easy to maintain. A timber shed provides a home for tools and outdoor furniture, keeping the patio clear for everyday use. At the front, decorative shingle beds sit either side of the porch and draw the eye to the symmetry of the cottage’s double-fronted façade.

Utilities Connected - The property has mains water, sewerage and drainage connected. Heating is by way of electric central heating to radiators and hot water via a storage cylinder. There is mains electricity connected.

Notes To Purchasers - In line with our legal obligations, we are required to carry out digital identification checks on all individuals whose offers are accepted on properties marketed by our agency. These checks are conducted through a government-certified, specialist third-party service.

Once an offer is accepted a non-refundable fee of £30 (£25 + VAT) per individual is payable for each identification check. Please note that in the event a check fails due to incorrect information being provided, it may need to be resubmitted, which will incur an additional charge of £30 per resubmission.

Furthermore, all purchasers will be required to provide comprehensive evidence of both the funds being used for the purchase and the source of those funds. Full details of the documentation required will be provided upon receipt of your offer and only once provided will the property be removed from the market.