5 bedroom house

A substantial detached house with nearly 5,000sq.ft. of accommodation and outstanding views, situated in just over 1 acre. The house is originally believed to date back to the 1920's and was substantially extended in the 1980's, now requiring some light refurbishment. Positioned on an elevated plot along a quiet country lane providing a degree of seclusion, the accommodation briefly comprises - an impressive reception hallway with galleried landing, sitting room with inglenook fireplace and study off, dining room, further 25' reception room with separate access and W.C.(could provide an annexe, STPP), farmhouse style kitchen with Aga, separate utility room and boot room. To the first floor - large landing area, principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 guest bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 2 further double bedrooms and family bathroom.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached through double gates, leading to extensive driveway and covered double carport. Directly to the south/west side of the house, a large paved terrace is bordered by raised flower beds with a pergola covered walk way which provides an ideal area for evening drinks and barbecues. Beyond the terrace there is a good sized lawned area which then leads to the pony/recreation paddock which has post and rail boundaries. Further land is available by separate negotiation.

LOCATION

Heath and Reach is a traditional village and civil parish near the Chiltern Hills in Bedfordshire. It is 3 miles north of Leighton Buzzard and 3 miles south of Woburn and adjoins the county boundary with Buckinghamshire. Facilities available in the village include lower school, Co-op, post office, hairdressers and vets. Leighton Buzzard and nearby Milton Keynes provide a more comprehensive range of shopping and amenities. There is a wide choice of schooling, both state and private including Stowe, Harpur Trust Schools in Bedford, together with excellent preparatory schools in Swanbourne House and Bury Lawn, both within easy reach of the village. Leighton Buzzard railway station is approximately 2.7 miles and provides direct services to London Euston from 30 minutes.

Marketed by: Fine & Country, Edlesborough