Woodhall Farm

WITH APPROXIMATELY 13 ACRES, PROMINENTLY SET WITHIN ITS OWN GROUNDS AND SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE WITH OPEN VIEWS IN EVERY DIRECTION A PERIOD FARMHOUSE WITH OUTBUILDINGS

The sale of Woodhall Farm offers an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a delightfully located farmstead surrounded by its own grounds and acreage providing privacy and views in all directions.

Having been in our client’s ownership for over 50 years, the property can be purchased as a whole or is available in lots.
Approached via a long driveway, some 800m from the village road with a circular drive around a pretty tree lined duck pond, the Grade II Listed farmhouse offers over 3,200sq ft of comfortable accommodation.

The property can be traced back to 1200 as a site of a manor belonging to Warden Abbey until the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII and subsequently in 1542 the property was leased by The Crown to Earl De Grey of Wrest Park Silsoe. The house remains true to its origins with fine fireplaces, exposed beam work and superb carved staircase. Many of the rooms are light with dual aspects and have good ceiling heights.

An impressive 20ft hallway greets you on entering and four reception rooms offer good size living space along with a kitchen/breakfast room with an Aga, rear hall and utility/scullery areas, whilst on the first floor there are four double bedrooms all taking advantage of superb views over the surrounding countryside along with two bathrooms.

Adjacent to the house are a range of timber barns which, with relevant consents, could provide additional annexe, office or entertaining space with further brick-built stables, stores, double garage and a large 48ft x 23ft detached barn.
Around the farmhouse there are formal lawned gardens, orchard and tennis court with a pony paddock and pasture/farmland of approximately 13 acres.

ACCOMMODATION

Entering the property via a solid wood door a fine staircase rises to the first floor and the sitting room lies to the left. This room features a superb original stone fireplace and hearth with dual aspect windows to the front garden. A characterful dining room ideal for entertaining has carved oak panelling and corner cupboard along with a decorative stone fireplace. Double doors provide access to the garden with internal doors to the family and kitchen/breakfast room.

Adjacent to the kitchen, the family room is dual aspect with pleasant views and direct access to the rear garden and a focal point of the room is an attractive fireplace with stone surround and hearth.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of units with work surfaces, sink unit, Stoves oven and hob and an oil-fired Aga. Further storage is provided by a tall larder cupboard and there is ample space for table and chairs and a window overlooks the rear garden.

A good size 21ft rear hall has access to the garden, utility, study, cloakroom and further storage cupboards. There is a range of custom fitted bookshelves and cupboards with exposed beams. The study is dual aspect with a pleasant outlook and the utility has a second sink unit and space for a washing machine.

FIRST FLOOR

All the bedrooms and bathrooms radiate off an “L” shaped landing which has an airing cupboard and access to the loft. The main bedroom is dual aspect with fine views and has two pairs of built-in wardrobes and a bathroom with a three piece suite could be incorporated as an ensuite (subject to Listing Building consent).

Three further double bedrooms also take advantage of the views with bedroom four featuring original exposed beam work. There is a very large family bathroom with an airing cupboard.

OUTSIDE
Adjacent to the drive and pond there are a range of timber barns, stables, stores and detached brick barn/workshop. Gardens lie around the farmhouse and include an orchard area and tennis court with accompanying paddocks and farmland of approximately 13 acres.

LOCATION

The property lies between Meppershall and Campton villages in mid Bedfordshire. Both villages have parish churches, public houses and lower schools with Meppershall having its own grocery store, post office and bakery. Nearby Shefford has a wider variety of day to day shops including a Morrisons supermarket and a number of public houses and restaurants. With middle school education provided by the Robert Bloomfield Academy and Samuel Whitbread upper school in Clifton. The well regarded Harpur Trust Schools are to be found at the county town of Bedford. For commuters the house is very well connected with the M1 and A1 motorways both within a short drive of 11 and 8 miles respectively. Mainline stations are available at Hitchin, Arlesey, Flitwick and Harlington, all with fast and frequent services into London (Kings Cross and Thameslink to St Pancras).

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage and oil fired central heating to radiators.

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council.
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Broadband Speed Test: 1000 mbps download and 220 mbps upload speed according to

Outgoings: Council Tax Band “G”

Tenure: Freehold.

EPC Rating: Exempt

Planning: The property is Listed Grade II, ref: 1113843
and was listed on 2nd January 1985

Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ.
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Marketed by: Jackson-Stops, Woburn