luxury house for sale Bedford, United Kingdom

Non-listed Georgian former vicarage set in grounds of approximately 3 acres within walking distance of the town centre. While located in the bustling and well-served suburb, the generous plot and abundance of mature specimen trees provide a peaceful and private oasis. Powered gates open onto a long gravel drive, revealing the grand front facade dominated by two large bay windows and an elegant stone-pillared portico. The landscaped grounds wrap around the house, creating wonderful vistas that can be enjoyed from both the house and grounds. Throughout, the large windows and tall ceilings flood the accommodation with natural light and highlight the period features effortlessly. Stepping inside, a spacious reception hall with an open fire is an ideal space to receive guests or enjoy a peaceful moment. Opposite, and enjoying a full-height bay window, is the sitting room with a further bay window overlooking the pond. The dining room sits next to the kitchen, ideal for entertaining and family gatherings. A study, prep kitchen, laundry, two cloakrooms, utility, and a further reception room complete the ground floor. Upstairs, the principal suite is well-appointed with a dressing room and large en suite, while a further two family bathrooms and a cloakroom serve the remaining six bedrooms. The flexible layout allows for the rear of the house, with some minor amendments, to be used as an annexe for family, guests, or staff. The extensive outbuildings, including stables, provide further opportunities and could be developed into a detached annexe or leisure facility. It is rare to find such extensive and private grounds in a central location. There is a wide variety of facilities within walking distance, including restaurants, bars, shops, and riverside walks. St. Neots train station provides regular commuter services into the capital in under an hour, while Cambridge is approximately 30 minutes away by car or via frequent bus services. Seller Insight This magnificent period home sits within its own private three acres of landscaped gardens and has been owned by the same family for over one hundred years. Once a vicarage known locally as 'the jewel of Eaton Socon'. Set back from the road behind its private gates, this stunning Georgian property built in the early 1800s was cleverly increased in size during the Victorian era; an addition which blends in seamlessly with the older part of the house. It has been an outstanding family home for many generations and is one that sympathetically reflects its unique history but, first and foremost, and despite its grandeur, it is a truly magical, welcoming, family home. Elegant, spacious rooms with high ceilings, coving, large windows enabling an abundance of natural light to flood through, plus glorious period fireplaces, are just a few of its historic charms to enjoy. Accommodation is generous and practical and has been the centre for so much family joy. French doors lead out onto a spacious terrace and on into the magnificent, totally enclosed, outside area. Once again, there are many interesting features including delightful water structures. With such space, the house and garden are the perfect venue for enjoying the company of others. Glebe House and garden have forever been the gathering place for large family occasions, especially at Christmas and summer parties, often to include village events. There is a tennis court to enjoy, plus a delightful woodland copse which is an idyllic spot for children to explore and build dens or to camp. Being in a conservation area, the variety and wealth of visiting wildlife here is exceptional. The village has good amenities, with access to delightful river walks and good pubs. The market town of St Neots is very close for a wider range of shops, and it is here where the main line station is located providing quick and efficient services into Kings Cross, St Pancras and on into the city. There is a wide choice of both state and independent schools, one being the renowned Kimbolton Independent school which is very easy to access. The beautiful city of Cambridge is also nearby which is a special place to visit for its wonderful architecture and access to wide ranging cultural activities. It is now time for another family to experience the delights of living in such an amazing property in such a convenient location and the present owner knows that, whoever comes to live here, will experience an exceptional quality of life. Local Information Eaton Socon well regarded suburb of St. Neots has a wide selection of amenities including bars, restaurants and shops. St. Neots is a charming riverside market town dating back to the Middle Ages. During the Victorian times it was an important paper-making centre and some of the original mill buildings can still be seen by the river. The town centres around a broad and spacious marketplace, one of the largest in England, and many characterful period properties line the square and lanes leading off it. A traditional market has been held here for over 800 years and today the market offers a variety of goods and locally produced foods. The town centre has a range of high street brand and independent shops, banks, restaurants, and bars and is well served by several of the large supermarket chains. There is also a variety of leisure facilities including, a multi-screen cinema, bowling alley, sports and leisure centre and numerous sports clubs to suit all ages and abilities. The river, Great Ouse, meanders to the west of the town and is popular with pleasure craft and anglers. A lovely riverside park runs the length of the town and forms part of the Ouse Valley Way and is the venue for a variety of events throughout the summer months. Transport St Neots has easy access to the A1M and A428 providing fast access into the national motorway network. The Madingley Road Park & Ride for Cambridge City centre is about 25 minutes' drive away and the drive to Peterborough takes about 35 minutes. Fast train links run from St Neots with journey times into London King's Cross in approx. 40 minutes or to the North via Peterborough in approx. 25 minutes. Schools St Neots is in the catchment area for some well-regarded schools and the highly regarded Kimbolton School, an independent day and boarding school, is about 15 minutes' drive away and it also offers a school bus service to the town. Cambridge has a wide selection of independent schools for all ages and is home to the 31 colleges of world-renowned Cambridge University. Agents Notes Tenure: Freehold Year Built: 1800's EPC: F Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council Council Tax Band: G IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS: We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. FCY220069

PROPERTY INSIGHT Ensum Brown are delighted to offer for sale this extended period home in the popular village of Ashwell. This property enjoys a plot of half an acre, surrounded by open countryside and stunning views, within walking distance of the village centre and station, with over 3000sq ft accommodation, 5 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, a master bedroom with balcony and en-suite, beautiful gardens with multiple areas of interest, outbuildings / garden sheds, greenhouse and a detached garage with driveway parking for many vehicles. This twice-extended, and originally Edwardian, home enjoys stunning kerb appeal, set back from the road behind a 5-bar gate, with a beautiful frontage full of trees, hedgerows, flowers and shrubs. There is an extensive driveway offering off-road parking for multiple vehicles, access to a detached garage, and glorious countryside from all angles. Upon stepping inside, the entrance hallway is wide and welcoming, enjoying carpets, pendant lighting, room for furniture pieces, stairs up to the first floor, and doors through to the entire ground floor living space. A set of stairs also leads down into the converted, fully tanked, basement office, benefiting from a window to the rear, carpets, integrated storage and shelving, inset spotlights and plenty of space for a variety of furniture. Like much of this home, the reception rooms have complete versatility of use dependent on your needs and desires. The kitchen/breakfast/dining room is a truly magnificent space, benefiting from large windows to the side and centre of the property, floor-to-ceiling windows and double French doors into the rear garden, and stunning panoramic countryside views. The kitchen area enjoys a wide bespoke, hand made, range of base and wall units, Corian worktops and upstands, a large island/breakfast bar, tiled flooring, inset and pendant lighting, integrated storage, pantry, a spiral staircase to the first floor, an integrated oven, hobs, inset hob for wok, microwave / second oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer, and space for kitchen appliances. The dining area provides space for a large dining table and chairs, and there is further space by the French doors for family room furniture. The utility room is large and benefits from its own range of base units, a Reyburn, tiled flooring, and space for a range of further kitchen appliances. An archway leads through to the boot room, with further integrated storage cupboards, large airing cupboard, a butler sink, and access to the rear garden and to a cloakroom WC. The sitting room to the front of the property enjoys a lovely relaxing atmosphere, with a large bay window to a front aspect, carpets, integrated shelving, spotlights, and space for a range of furniture. Ornate archway doors lead through to an exquisite music room/library, enjoying double French doors to the garden, and offering a versatile reception space for future owners. The main lounge is equally another beautiful reception space, with a wonderfully calm atmosphere, a fireplace with a wood-burning stove, 2 windows to a dual aspect, plush carpets, pendant lighting, and ample room for a variety of lounge and storage furniture. Upstairs to the first floor, this extended period home continues to offer unique and incredibly generous accommodation, with a long wide hallway leading to 5 well-proportioned bedrooms, and a large family bathroom comprising a corner bath, a double shower, a WC, a hand wash basin, storage and two heated towel rails / vertical radiators. The master bedroom is an incredible size, benefiting from windows and double French doors to a triple aspect, glorious far-reaching countryside views, wood flooring, pendant lighting, a large balcony with room for seating, a separate dressing room with integrated wardrobes, and a large en-suite, comprising a bath, a corner shower, a WC, a hand wash basin and a heated towel rail / vertical radiator. There are two staircases to the first floor, and the master suite benefits from its own direct spiral staircase access. Outside, to the rear, the gardens are equally as stunning as the interior of the property, surrounded by countryside, with glorious views and multiple areas of interest. The garden is laid mainly to lawn, with an attractive paved patio space just by the house, offering both shaded and sun-filed areas to place garden furniture, enjoy family meals al fresco and entertain guests. There is a myriad of mature trees filling this wonderful plot, nestled between established borders of plants, flowers and shrubs, which provide colour all year round, together with pond with its own paving area. Moving down towards the bottom of the garden, there are further paved areas to sit, a large fully-stocked pond, a significant vegetable patch with raised beds, fruit trees and walk-in fruit cage, and access to a greenhouse and sheds Contact Ensum Brown today to arrange your private viewing appointment, we assure you will not leave disappointed.