2 bedroom house

APPROACHED VIA A LONG TREE LINED DRIVE WITH A PLOT OF 2.2 ACRES, ‘FAR THATCH’ OFFERS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A DELIGHTFULLY SECLUDED AND RURAL COTTAGE FOR MODERNISATION.

THE PROPERTY
First time on the market for over 50 years, Far Thatch is a unique Grade II Listed cottage set in a standalone position within its own grounds of 2.2 acres. The location is delightfully private but not isolated and the property enjoys a lawned and wooded plot which is rarely found today. The cottage itself is habitable and offers lots of scope for the new owner to create their dream country/rural home.
Within the grounds are three natural ponds attracting wildlife and a fine detached brick beamed and thatched barn ideal for garaging and storage and a charming thatched building known as ‘The Goat House’

ACCOMMODATION
An entrance door leads into a large reception hall/family room which has a corner fireplace and inset cast iron log burning stove and window to the front aspect.
Lying to the right hand side a dining room and snug are characterful rooms with the dining room having a fireplace and stairs which rise to the first floor. The snug could be used as a third bedroom if required.
Set to the rear of the property the main sitting room is dual aspect and features a fine oak corner cupboard which is part of the listed order and a fireplace. Leading from the dining room, the kitchen breakfast room is dual aspect with four windows providing pleasant views of the garden and is fitted with a range of base and wall units with space for washing machine and electric cooker point. A rear hall has a cloaks cupboard and door which leads to a small bathroom and door to the front garden.
From the main entrance door and lying to the left of the hall. An extension built in 1975 provides a dual aspect double bedroom with an en suite wet room which has a shower, wc and wash basin.

FIRST FLOOR
Occupying the first floor are two interconnecting rooms which are ideal as a main suite with a large landing dressing room which leads to the main bedroom, both having windows.

OUTSIDE
Far Thatch is approached via a long private track bordered by hedging and trees and an entrance gate defines the plot and provides access to a driveway and turning area for vehicles. The cottage stands proudly in the centre of the plot with gardens on all four sides. There are an abundance of mature trees and shrubs around the lawns and three natural ponds. Set to the side and rear of the cottage is a fine beamed and timbered garage/barn with useful loft area which is ideal for a variety of uses and has an attached store.
Known as the ‘Goat House’ there is a further thatched building which provides storage for garden equipment.

LISTING DETAILS
HHeritage Category: Listed Building
GGrade: II
L List Entry Number: 1257951
DDate first listed: 24-Feb-1997
StStatutory Address: FAR THATCH, ROBINS FOLLY
House. Later C16 single storey two bay house, extended by a half bay to the west in the late C18 when a further floor was probably inserted and with large C20 wing in matching materials to the south which is not of special interest. Timber framed, rendered and colourwashed with battered base to earlier wing. Thatched roof and brick chimneystack between original two bays. One storey and attic in gable end. Irregular fenestration with one eyebrow dormer, sliding casement to rear gable and casements, one with ornamental wooden shutters. Entrance now through C20 wing. Interior has the unusual survival of a C16 timber fireplace with the lintel tenoned into a post (with chamfer and cut stop) and with sides of stud and daub. Roof of collar and side-purlin construction. Rear room has handsome late C18 corner cupboard with moulded cornice, panelled doors and H-hinges. [See N W Alcock "Timber-framed Buildings in North Bedfordshire" in Bedfordshire Archaeological Journal Volume IV 1969.]
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LOCATION
Far Thatch is located to the east of Thurleigh, a small and picturesque village located in rural North Bedfordshire countryside. Local facilities can be found in the neighbouring villages of Milton Ernest, Sharnbrook and Riseley with comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities available in the county town of Bedford, which lies to the south. Schooling is at the village lower school with second tier from 11 years to sixth form at Sharnbrook Academy. Private schooling is equally well catered for with the renowned Harpur Trust Schools in Bedford, along with Kimbolton School to the north. Bedford has a main line railway station providing Intercity and First Capital Connect service to St Pancras International within 40 minutes.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water and electricity, private drainage
Oil fired central heating to radiators.
Local Authority: Bedford Borough Council
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band ‘E’
Tenure: Freehold.
EPC Rating: Exempt
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ.
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