Church Lane, Oakley, MK43

A large, flexible family home offering considerable accommodation, generous gardens, ample parking and a double garage, all set on a secluded private plot in a highly regarded North Bedfordshire village of Oakley.

Situated in the sought-after North Bedfordshire riverside village of Oakley, this substantial and versatile family home offers over 2,500 sqft of living accommodation, with the flexibility to provide five or six double bedrooms depending on how the space is used.

The property has been extended and improved over the years, creating a spacious modern home while retaining some of the original character. Set on a generous and particularly private plot, the gardens are secluded and not overlooked, providing a good degree of privacy. There is ample parking to the front, with double gates and an electric car charging point opening onto a block-paved driveway which continues to the rear and leads to a large double garage.

On entering the property, the hallway provides access to the main living areas and stairs to the first floor. The open plan reception area is currently used as a dining room and features a log burner, together with an attractive bespoke Sapele hardwood staircase which is a particular feature of the property.

There are two further rooms at the front of the property, currently arranged as a study and bedroom four. Both are good sized rooms and could equally be used as bedrooms, playrooms or additional reception space, depending on the requirements of the next owner.

The kitchen is well equipped with granite work surfaces and a range cooker, with access through to a useful utility and family area which provides further space for dining and everyday family life. The main lounge has a media wall and bi-fold doors opening into a beautiful hardwood conservatory. This is a particularly enjoyable part of the house, overlooking the rear garden and providing an additional reception space with plenty of natural light.

There is also a shower room and a further versatile room which could be used as a sixth bedroom, home office, hobby room or garden room, giving the property considerable flexibility.

On the first floor are three generous double bedrooms, each benefiting from its own en-suite bathroom. The master bedroom also has built-in wardrobes, while all three bedrooms benefit from useful eaves storage, providing additional practical storage space.

Outside, the property has a substantial and well-established rear garden, with a large patio area providing an excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond this is a good-sized lawn with established shrubs and planting, together with a wooden gazebo which creates a useful additional seating area. The private and secluded nature of the plot means the garden is not overlooked, adding to the sense of privacy.

The position is another major attraction. Oakley is a popular riverside village located just over three miles from Bedford, offering a village community while remaining within easy reach of the county town and its extensive range of shops, restaurants, bars and leisure facilities.

For families, the property is within the catchment area for Lincroft Academy, while a number of the highly regarded Harpur Trust schools in Bedford are approximately three miles away, providing good access to a range of well regarded independent schooling options.

Bedford also provides fast rail services to London St Pancras, with journey times of under 40 minutes on the fastest services.