5 bedroom house

Old Woodside Farm is a marvellous Grade II listed country home located in a secluded rural position. The 2434sqft 17th Century residence is set back from the road on a plot of nearly 3 acres lending very well to equestrian facilities, including expansive gardens, pasture,, detached double garage, summerhouse, timber built barn currently games room and stables with annexe potential annexe potential. Internally is highly versatile accommodation incorporating three reception rooms, kitchen, utility, shower room, five bedrooms, and family bathroom – all with wonderful character features such as exposed beams.

Towards the end of a no through road, traditional wooden gates open to the driveway, which leads to the property. Under a timber-framed porch, the front door opens into the hall. To the left is the dual aspect reception room – with fabulous inglenook fireplace housing a Stoves log burner – and inner hall to the utility, and shower room. To the right is the second reception room, with brick fireplace housing Stoves log burner, and staircase to the master bedroom.

The rear hall has a staircase to the first floor, and doors to the kitchen and gardens. The farmhouse-style kitchen is fitted with hand-built oak units with granite worktops. There is an alcove with Rangemaster oven, and space for appliances. The adjacent triple aspect room has stunning fireplace housing large Stoves log burner. The kitchen and this reception room were added as an extension in the 70s and benefit from views over the gardens.

The first floor landing leads to four of the five bedrooms, and provides alcoves for possible storage, as well as two existing cupboards. The master bedroom has two sets of fitted wardrobes, alcoves, exposed chimney, and is accessed via bedroom two and the staircase from the ground floor. The family bathroom is fitted in a three-piece period-style suite.

The gardens abut farmland and are predominantly lawned, with various plants, shrubs, and established trees. Both the terrace from the kitchen, and the brick and timber gazebo make fantastic outdoor dining areas. The post and rail land to the rear is of green sand base and affords the space and quality for 2-3 horses, or plenty of alternative uses. Maulden Woods and bridleways can be easily reached without main road outriding.

Outbuildings include the summerhouse – ideal for a home office – brick shed, three stables, and hay barn/store. The gated drive and path lead to the solid oak garage with forecourt, as well as games room/studio and further stable with tack room and grooming area. With connection to power and water, there is great scope for conversion into a self-contained annexe (stp).

Area Guide - The small and ancient village of Maulden is surrounded by rolling hills and pastures, with ample scenery to be appreciated here. The village takes part in annual Open Gardens too. For those who prefer the indoors, there are two pubs – beer festival host The White Hart and recently renovated The George. A broad range of amenities and leisure can be found within very close proximity in Ampthill and Bedford town centres.

A recreation ground, which is home to the football club, is in the west of Maulden, along with bowls and netball clubs, and various classes at the Village Hall. The amateur dramatics group, Maulden Players, meet at the Village Hall to put on productions, including a pantomime, for the community.

Maulden Lower School (Ofsted-rated ‘Good’) is situated in the village, with Middle, Upper and nurseries in neighbouring locations such as Ampthill. Bedford’s independent schooling is situated within 20-40 minutes’ drive.

Benefitting from easy access to the A507, the M1 and A6 are also just a short distance away. A regular bus services travels through the village from local areas, and transport centres in Bedford and Milton Keynes. The nearest rail station in Flitwick has trains to St Pancras in as little as 41 minutes, and Luton airport is 15 miles away.



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