Bedford Road, Maulden, Bedfordshire, MK45

This substantial and highly unique five bedroom detached home occupies a position on the fringes of the village and offers a wealth of spacious, versatile accommodation totalling over 3,700 sq. ft. (including the triple garage).

The approach is via a five bar gate opening onto an extensive block paved driveway, providing parking for numerous vehicles. To one side sits a curved lawn, framed by attractive mature greenery, as well as a triple garage accessed by individual doors.

Once inside, you’re immediately greeted by the entrance hall which has a useful cloakroom set to one side, in addition to a further door leading into the sitting room. This features a brick built chimney and has been finished with beautiful light coloured herringbone flooring. Beyond here is the principal reception room, the living room, which extends to 18’1” by 13’1”, allowing for flexible furniture placement and is decorated in an attractive colour palette. Windows to the front, side and rear elevations ensure the room is flooded with an abundance of natural light.

The kitchen has been fitted with a comprehensive range of floor and wall mounted units with lighter contrasting work surfaces over, incorporating various integrated appliances. A central island provides additional storage as well as informal dining by way of a breakfast bar. An opening leads through to a stunning family room, featuring a sloped ceiling with Velux windows and a contemporary wood burning stove set to one side.

An inner lobby leads to a separate utility room and also provides access to a more formal dining room, which comfortably accommodates a table and chairs, creating an ideal family or entertaining space. Completing this level is an office/games room measuring 22’0” by 14’9”, offering flexibility for a variety of uses.

Moving upstairs, the first floor landing leads to all accommodation. The master bedroom is positioned to the front elevation and benefits from built-in wardrobes, a dressing room and an en-suite shower room. The remaining four bedrooms are all located to the rear, each of generous proportions, and are served by both a shower room and a separate bathroom. The bathroom has been refitted with a stylish suite comprising a panelled bath, concealed cistern WC and a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Modern tiling complements the splashback areas, with the look finished by a heated towel rail and obscure window.

Externally, the rear garden is a real highlight, offering a sizeable and mature retreat full of interest. A paved patio area wraps around the rear of the home, providing an excellent space to relax or entertain. Beyond this, the lawn is enclosed by deep, well stocked borders filled with an array of established plants, shrubs and bushes. A path leads through to a further extensive lawned area with a vegetable patch and mature trees, whilst the boundary is enclosed by attractive hedging.

The village of Maulden is well positioned to cater for the commuter with the M1/A1 motorways both within a 20-minute drive, alternatively there are regular train links into London St Pancras from either Flitwick or Harlington platforms, taking a matter of 35/40 minutes respectively. Furthermore, the Thameslink line runs north to south through London and links to new cross rail/east to west London rail terminal at Farringdon. The area is renowned for its autonomous schooling for all age groups, with Maulden village infant/primary school being within walking distance and, 'Russell Lower', ‘Firs Lower’, 'Alameda' and 'Redborne' just a short distance away. There is also a local pick-up point for the Bedford Harpur trust private schools for both boys and girls. There is a local convenience store and two well-established pubs within walking distance, further and more substantial amenities can be found in Ampthill offering a selection of small individually owned shops, hairdressers and a Waitrose Store.