Orchard Lodge

A Superb Equestrian Family Home with Diverse Range of Outbuildings including Stables and Direct Off Road Outriding, In total 7.10 Acres.

All viewings strictly by appointment through the agents on . Please contact Charlotte Roberts-Barr for further details or email

Situation

M1 Junction 13- 5 miles, Ampthill 6 miles, Flitwick 7 miles, Woburn 9 miles, Milton Keynes 10 miles
Mainline train services: Flitwick to St. Pancras International 48 minutes
International Airports: Luton Airport 22 miles, Heathrow 51 miles

Orchard Lodge
Sitting in a secluded plot with a beautiful outlook to the front & rear across paddocks and rolling hills. The house is set well back from the road and has direct access to the equestrian facilities, yet there is also a separate entrance for just for the facilities which is accessed down a tree lined avenue. The property enjoys easy access to the major road network north and south with the excellent Thameslink London connection within a short drive. Orchard Lodge is perfectly situated for the equestrian with direct off road riding from the rear of the property, negating any road work. There is also potential for grooms accommodation, subject to planning.

Education
There is an excellent selection of private schools in the area including Bedford School (boys & girls), Broughton Manor Prep and Beechwood Park all within 30 minutes` drive. State Schooling can be found at Marston Moreytene. Shelton School, Redbourne Upper School. See for independents and ww.Bedfordshire.gov.uk for state schools information.

Local, Sporting & Recreational
Marston Moretaine is well positioned for leisure activities with The Forest Centre & Millenium Country Park within three miles, Cenntre Parcs Wobrun within 5 miles and Woburn Abbey & Safari Park within 7 miles. Willen Lake is within 8 miles offering plenty of water sports and The Snozone just 9 miles, one of the few UK indoor real snow ski & snowboarding centres. Nearest golf course is found at Woburn which also offers some excellent restaurants and cafes. Ampthill provides the nearest Waitrose and other fantastic restaurants and shopping facilities, with more comprehensive shopping found in Milton Keynes.

Orchard Lodge
Constructed within the last 6 years and built to an exacting standard, the main house offers bright and airy living in immaculate presentation throughout with scope to extend (subject to planning). The house has lots of kerb appeal and provides flexible accommodation with three/four double bedrooms, the principle suite providing vaulted ceiling with Juliet balcony overlooking fields to the rear with an en suite shower room. There is a feature family bathroom. The living space comprises, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, study/bedroom 4, cloakroom and utility room.
*Hallway
*Sitting Room with Log Burner
*Kitchen/Dining Room
*Utility Room
*Cloakroom
*Study/Bedroom Four
*Three Further Bedrooms
*En Suite to Principle plus Further Bathroom
*Boot Room

Gardens & Grounds
The property is discreetly positioned and sits set back off the road and approached by a gated drive that provides plenty of space for parking. The gardens are to the front, rear and side and comprise a mixture of well stocked beds, patio areas and lawns, with established herbaceous borders.

Equestrian
The equestrian facilities are superb, not only accessed via the drive from the house, there is also separate gated access from the road to the equestrian facilities. The setting is charming, poplar tree lined gravel drive passes the superb 60m x 20m ash and rubber based arena and leads to a privately situated stable yard of timber and block stables comprising 12 stables, two hay stores, three tack rooms and a wash room. The paddock land is situated to the side of the drive and rear and side of the stables, not only enjoying a beautiful outlook to rolling hills but also direct access to off road riding, a rarity in this location.
• Brick and Timber Built Stable Yard
• 12 Stables, 3 tack rooms and a wash box
• Office
• Hay Stores
• Feed Room
• 60M X 20M Arena
• Paddocks
• Potential for Grooms Accommodation
• Direct Off Road Hacking
• In total the land amounts to about 7.10 acres

Agent`s Notes
Fox Grant and their clients give notice that: (smaller font than main text body of brochure)
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property.
2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Local Authority Central Bedfordshire

Council Tax Band F

Energy Performance Certificate Band E

Services Mains Electricity, Water and Drainage, LPG Central Heating.

Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

Tenure The property is sold as Freehold and will be sold with vacant possession on completion.

Particulars Prepared by Charlotte Roberts-Barr May 2022

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Marketed by: Fox Grant, Salisbury