Eggington, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7

An exceptional Grade II listed country residence of considerable charm and provenance

Description

Claridges is an exceptional Grade II listed country residence of considerable charm and provenance, set within about 1.8 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens in the highly regarded village of Eggington. Extending to about 6,200 sq ft, the house offers well-balanced and versatile accommodation laid out over two floors, seamlessly combining its 17th-century origins with later sympathetic additions and modern enhancements. The property is further enhanced by a range of leisure and ancillary amenities, including a swimming pool, outbuildings and garaging, creating a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period home with excellent connectivity to London.

The ground floor offers a charming sitting room with inglenook fireplace and inset log burner. There are two study's leading from the sitting room, one small and cosy and the other rather grander with fireplace and extensive bespoke cabinetry. A more recently added orangery offers access to and views over the gardens,while there is a also a snug, guest cloakroom. Double doors link the sitting room with an impressive Shaker style kitchen with granite work surfaces and island. An inner hallway has a back door and doors to a further cloakroom and
a utility/boot room that offers an alternative access from the front. The dining room extends to about 25 feet in length and affords space for the largest of family gatherings, supported by a temperature controlled wine store.

On the first floor there are five double bedrooms and five bathrooms accessed from two staircases. The principal bedroom suite has a dressing room and a large en suite bathroom with dual sinks and both bath and shower cubicles. The second and third bedrooms both have a dressing room and en suite shower. Bedroom five has an en suite shower room while the sixth bedroom is served by a family bathroom.

The delightful gardens of Claridges extend to about 1.80 acres and offer great privacy. To the rear of the house there is a terrace with stone retaining walls and steps to the lawns. A landscaped formal garden offers well stocked beds and rockeries with a variety of flowers and shrubs featuring a pond with waterfall, seating areas for contemplation and paths that gently rises up to the swimming pool , terrace and pool house with kitchen, changing and shower facilities. Further lawns are dotted with specimen trees and lead to a natural pond to the rear, currently fenced to protect children. Keen gardeners will note the Victorian style greenhouse, soft fruit cages , mower shed and various vegetables beds.

The house is set back behind an impressive wall behind a gated carriage driveway that leads to an integral double garage.

Location

Claridges is situated in the attractive and well-regarded village of Eggington, offering a desirable balance of rural charm and convenient access to nearby towns and amenities. The village enjoys a peaceful countryside setting whilst being approximately three miles drive from the bustling market town of Leighton Buzzard, where a wide range of shopping facilities, supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants are available.

For more extensive retail and leisure opportunities, Milton Keynes is within easy reach, providing major shopping centres, entertainment venues, theatres, and recreational facilities. The surrounding countryside also offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, and outdoor pursuits.

Transport connections are highly accessible. Leighton Buzzard railway station provides regular and direct services to London Euston in approximately 30–40 minutes, making the area particularly appealing for commuters. The property also benefits from convenient road links via the A505 and nearby access to the M1 (Junctions 11 and 12), connecting to London, the Midlands, and beyond.

The area is well served by a selection of highly regarded schools in both the state and independent sectors. These include local primary schooling in nearby villages, as well as sought-after secondary schools and academies in Leighton Buzzard and surrounding towns. Independent options are also available within a comfortable driving distance.

Square Footage: 5,378 sq ft


Acreage: 1.8 Acres