Stoney Cottage, Park Lane, Sharnbrook

Requiring significant improvement, this very pretty period cottage has a generous size garden and is located within the heart of the village, yet away from the road and adjacent to pony paddocks, for sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 17th June 2026.

Dating back to the 18th century, this Grade II listed thatched cottage is attached to another cottage, and the pair were originally a row of three. The two cottages sit gable end onto Park Lane, less than 70m from the High Street, with a footpath passing in front of them and dissecting the garden, which comprises two generous areas. One of these areas is to the side/rear and is adjacent to pony paddocks, and the other is an enclosed and secluded garden with two sheds to the front of the cottage.

The roof was re-thatched in 2022, otherwise the cottage requires substantial refurbishment works. There are significant cracks to the walls, identified by a surveyor on behalf of the seller as being caused by roof spread rather than subsidence. A copy of the report will be included within the legal pack, although this will be for reference only. The suggested remedy is to install tie bars and re-point, using lime mortar for which listed buildings consent has been applied for, along with consent to replace the windows.

Tenure:
Freehold

Accommodation:
Ground Floor: Double aspect living room with inglenook fireplace and a kitchen looking to the rear.
First Floor: Landing with doors to all rooms. Large main bedroom, a second bedroom with restricted head height to the doorway, and a bathroom.

Exterior:
The garden at the front has a lawn, trees, and hedges at the boundaries giving a good degree of privacy, and two dilapidated sheds, the larger having a tiled roof. At the side is a flower and shrub bed, behind which is a mature fruit tree and a lawn with a pathway and gated entrance to the neighbour's garden.

Auctioneer's Note:
There are some cracks to both external and internal walls.
The property is Grade II listed.
Listing No: 1321489.

Planning:
Application Number: 26/00609/LBC
Description: Structural repairs, repointing and replacement windows.
Decision: Awaiting Decision
Decision Date: TBC

Viewings:
Thu 4 Jun 13:15-13:45
Sat 6 Jun 13:15-13:45
Wed 10 Jun 13:15-13:45
These are open house viewings, you do not need to make an appointment you can simply attend between the published times.

** The auction is being held at the Delta Marriott Hotel, Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes MK7 6HL on Wednesday 17th June 2026 and will start at 12:00; it is a public auction so you can just turn up on the day you do not need to pre-register.

You can also register for telephone/proxy/internet bidding online from the 8th June 2026 by following the link below and clicking on the yellow box Register to Bid: **

Council Tax Band:
C

EPC Rating:
E

Seller's Solicitor:
Sharman Law
Ref: Julie Bonich
1 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1PF

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VAT:
VAT is not applicable

Local Authority:
Bedford Borough Council-

Services:
Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.

Buyers Premium:
There is no Buyer's Premium payable on this lot.

Disbursements:
Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Administration Charge:
Purchasers will be required to pay an administration fee of £1,500 incl. VAT