Peakes End, Steppingley, MK45

*** VIEW OUR VIDEO TOUR *** OFFERED WITH NO CHAIN AND SET IN THIS CAREFULLY PRESERVED AND SOUGHT-AFTER VILLAGE BORDERING THE WOBURN ESTATE IS THIS STYLISH AND WELL PRESENTED EX-DUKE OF BEDFORD COTTAGE. A charming example of a character house dating back to the mid eighteenth century and originally forming part of the Duke of Bedford's Woburn Estate. The house outwardly reflects its traditional character with leaded light windows, gabled porch and roofline whilst internally incorporating modern day styling and fixtures and fittings. Features include original fireplace and log burning stove, replacement double glazed windows, refitted fully equipped kitchen, stylish bathroom suite with attractive tiling, full central heating and Gigaclear fibre broadband. Externally , the house occupies a corner plot with a good size front garden and block paved drive for four vehicles plus a fully enclosed lawned and planted rear garden. The location is very pleasant in the village "end" with footpaths close to the cottage along with open countryside and The French Horn pub/restaurant, cricket pitch, village hall and St. Lawrence church. For those who commute Flitwick station is only 2 miles away with a fast and frequent service to Kings Cross/Thameslink and the M1 Junctions 12 and 13 are both within 5 miles. The property is a perfect first-time purchase, professional person/couple's home, growing family or to downsize or lock up and leave if you travel abroad. A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the lifestyle and location on offer at 10 Peakes End. LOCATION Steppingley is a popular village situated on the edge of the Duke of Bedford's Woburn Estate. The village itself benefits from a restaurant and public house/restaurant (The French Horn) and a vibrant Church community and cricket club. The village also holds several charity open gardens throughout the summer. There are good local shopping facilities including Waitrose at nearby Ampthill and Tesco superstore at Flitwick. The recently constructed Flitwick Leisure Centre has a ''state of the art' gym, 25-meter swimming pool plus two squash courts. The centre runs an extensive class programme and has its own creche. Steppingley is within a short distance of Woburn with its fine selection of restaurants and the prestigious Woburn Golf Club with its three championship courses. Milton Keynes provides more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. For the riding and walking enthusiast there is a network of footpaths and bridleways with access to the Greensand Ridge Walk and to the Woburn Estate. For those that commute Flitwick and Harlington stations are conveniently close and offer fast and frequent service to London St. Pancras and the south coast. Whilst both Junction 12 and 13 of the M1 are both within 10 minutes' drive. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. An oil fired combi boiler provides radiator central heating and hot water. Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council. Tel: 0300 300 8000 Outgoings: Council Tax Band D Tenure: Freehold. EPC Rating: E Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ. Tel - 01525 290 641