5 bedroom house

OFFERED WITH NO CHAIN, OLD WOODSIDE FARM OFFERS AN INCREASINGLY RARE AND UNIQUE LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY FOR A FAMILY, GENERATIONAL LIVING AND WORK FROM HOME FACILITY WITH A PRIVATE LOCATION, DELIGHTFUL WOODLAND VIEWS AND GROUNDS OF 2.7 ACRES FOR THE COUNTRY/EQUINE ENTHUSIAST.

The combination of property, land, annex facility/purpose built office, stabling and garaging all provide great flexibility for the family or generational living. There is also the ability to work from home and enjoy walks and rural pursuits for small animals and horses with secure paddocks and direct access in the lane for hacking onto a network of bridleways for several miles along the Greensand Ridge and into Maulden Woods, s Special Site of Scientific Interest – avoiding the need to cross any roads.

Dating from the 17th century and Grade Two listed with a recent addition, the house offers ample living space and with two staircases can offer a flexible layout for an extended family or teenage suite. The accommodation comprises the original farmhouse which has character features such as fireplaces and exposed beam-work with a double storey extension now providing a triple aspect family room enjoying views over to the stables, garden and paddocks with 2 further living rooms, farmhouse kitchen and 5 bedrooms.

Set in Green End, which houses a handful of semi-rural homes bordering Maulden Woods, the property is approached along the lane and enjoys a south westerly facing aspect. With its own remote controlled gated entrance, the house enjoys a high degree of privacy and protection in its own grounds.

The gardens are laid around the property along with a driveway providing ample parking, double “barn” garage, summer gazebo, large brick summer house with lovely views, three stables and hay store which all lead to post and railed paddocks. Of particular note is the addition, by the owners, of a purpose-built games room/home office measuring 20’ x 18’11 which has power, light, heating and double glazing which lends itself to an annex facility if required, (subject to consent)
Only upon viewing can one fully appreciate the flexibility, space, views and lifestyle that Old Woodside Farm offers.

THE PROPERTY
Entering via a part glazed door the hall has a tiled floor and useful cloaks cupboard. The sitting room lies to the right hand side, is dual aspect and features exposed beams with an inglenook fireplace and an inset log burning stove. A staircase rises to the first floor and master bedroom. To the left of the hall the is the snug/study which again has a working log burner inset into a fireplace with the original bread oven and windows to the front and rear aspects. This room has previously served as the dining room and can be again if desired. Leading from this is an inner hall with 2nd staircase to the first floor and a handy door leads to the garden and garage. The hall leads to a ground floor shower room with power shower unit and new aqua boarding to the splash areas. A utility room provides a good drying area and has butler sink, granite worktops, plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer space.

With pleasant views over to the stables and paddocks the kitchen/breakfast room has a good range of oak base and wall units with a butler sink unit, granite worktops, tiled flooring and a fireplace housing for a range cooker (available by sep negotiation) all of which add to the character of the room. There is ample space for a farmhouse table and French doors lead to outside and a further door to the family room. The family room is well proportioned with triple aspect windows which provide lovely views on all sides whilst having a central fireplace with a log burning stove and exposed beams.

FIRST FLOOR
From the sitting room staircase, the master bedroom is a spacious room with character beam-work and exposed brick chimney breast. There are two sets of good sized fitted wardrobes. An interconnecting door leads to bedroom two which can be used as a nursery or large dressing room but is equally independent as having separate access via the staircase from the rear hall.

OUTSIDE

A pair of double wooden electric gates open onto the drive which leads to the house, to the side and rear giving access to a large parking and turning area. The double barn style garage is set to the right hand side of the property and has twin electrically controlled doors, as well as a pedestrian door and
ample space for two vehicles with extra storage area at the rear of the garage as well a large boarded loft area. Beyond the garage is a log store.

The formal gardens to the property are laid extensively to the front, side and rear and are mainly laid to lawn with an assortment of specimen trees providing screening and planted shrubs with a terrace patio at the rear taking advantage of the South Westerly aspect. A substantial brick built summer house with power and light takes advantage of its elevated position and a Gazebo for summer barbecues provides an outdoor entertaining area. A further brick built barn provides additional storage. Also set in a pleasant elevated position in the garden the 3 stables and hay store lead down to the paddocks which are post and railed and all have mains fed water troughs and mains electric and post and railed fencing.

The owners have added a substantial and purpose built home office/games room with a slated tiled roof which is double glazed, has heating, power and lighting. This lends itself as an ideal office to work from home/gym/studio and annexe
potential (subject to relevant consents). Attached to the building is a useful double open fronted barn which provides additional storage for hay/feed or gardening equipment. There is hard standing for a horse trailer/caravan and area for a farrier to park when visiting.

LOCATION
Maulden is a village on the outskirts of Ampthill with its own lower school, village hall and several public houses. The market town of Ampthill provides a full range of facilities including shops, restaurants, parks, upper school and a Waitrose supermarket. More extensive shopping and leisure facilities are available in the towns of Milton Keynes and Bedford which also includes the renowned Harpur Trust schools. The property is well located for access to junctions 12 and 13 of the M1 motorway. Flitwick and Harlington stations provide a main line railway link with frequent services to Kings Cross, The City within 45 minutes via the Thameslink. Air travel is available locally at Luton with Stansted and Heathrow slightly further afield, whilst Gatwick airport is easily accessible by rail from Flitwick.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains Water, Drainage via Bio disc Klargester tank, Mains Electricity. Oil central hearing to radiators.
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council.
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band “G”
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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