Northwood Farm

Northwood Farm offers a substantial c.4.5-acre plot of land, with a charming 2,345sqft detached residence, and multiple outbuildings totalling almost 2,000sqft, all absolutely bursting with potential to transform into your dream home

Beginning with the main house, the opportunity to create something spectacular is inspiring. Building—literally or figuratively—on the much-loved family home here, what’s currently in place is a characterful property of large proportions. The majority of the rooms span the full depth of the house, therefore benefitting from dual aspects. Lots of natural light comes in from both the front and back, and there are delightful views across the grounds to the rear. Entering into the central hall, there’s such a feeling of space. Both the reception rooms have fantastic fireplaces with exposed brick chimney breasts, adding a feeling of warmth and cosiness too.

The kitchen/breakfast would work wonderfully with a country-style aesthetic to align with the surroundings, and the adjoining hallway and storage cupboard could be reconfigured to produce a modern open plan layout, or to utilise as a separate utility. We love being able to look out over the garden from the conservatory, from where we spotted a deer quietly ambling around the lawn. The sprawling garden lends well to add a rear extension, for additional accommodation or larger rooms.
To the first floor, there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom—with an iconic avocado suite.

As well as updating the bathroom, there’s capacity in two of the bedrooms to fit en suites if desired.
Heading outside, the driveway continues from the end of the secluded close of Northwood Lane, past a small collection of executive homes. There’s gated parking for multiple vehicles, and there’s a double garage for parking away from the elements.

The impressive frontage is where you’ll find the outbuildings, consisting of brick- and timber-built constructions previously utilised as stables and storage barns. There are immense possibilities here, with extensive scope to convert to business premises, self-contained accommodation, or somewhere to collate a fleet of cars. With a significantly sized paddock to the end of the garden, plus a smaller pasture to the side of the house, this could be developed into comprehensive equestrian facilities.

The completely private garden to the rear really solidifies the rural atmosphere at this address. There’s nothing but fields and countryside for acres upon acres beyond, and the orchard to the back of the garden is abundant with fruit trees including apple, pear and plum. The magnificent eucalyptus and pine trees tower up from the lawn, and there’s mature planting throughout.

Situated in the village of Wilstead, the area offers a friendly, thriving community, served by local amenities such as schooling, a general store, Post Office, pharmacy, takeaways and two pubs. There’s an active parish council, and clubs including football, yoga, pilates, martial arts, bowls, and the Wilstead Players amateur dramatic society who put on pantomimes, plays and variety shows.
A 15-minute drive away is Bedford centre, with Harpur Trust schooling, and a mainline station for fast and frequent services into London stations. The nearby Wixams development is soon to see a new railway station, further connecting this area of Bedford. The nearest airport is London Luton, a 35-minute drive or taxi ride away, and the cities of Milton Keynes and Cambridge are 30 and 50 minutes away, respectively.