Brittens Lane, Salford, Bedfordshire, MK17

OFFERED WITH NO CHAIN, A CHARMING, UNLISTED DETACHED COTTAGE SET ON THE EDGE OF THE VILLAGE WITH GARDENS AND PADDOCK OF 2.25 ACRES. Located in a small village lane yet within easy reach of Milton Keynes, Bedford and the M1 for commuters, is this delightful thatch cottage set on a rare plot measuring 2.25 acres. The cottage has the benefit of not being Listed and has potential to extend if required and indicative plans have been drawn up and are available for inspection. Planning has been granted to replace the double garage with a double garage, workshop and studio room over. (CB/11/00296). Internally, the cottage has character features with beams, walk around open fireplace, Aga and modern benefits of underfloor heating in the main living area. Several of the rooms are dual aspect with good light and pleasant views over the gardens. Outside, a feature of the property are the grounds of 2.25 acres which comprise lawned gardens, orchard area, gated electric driveway and detached double garage with ample parking plus a sizeable paddock with open views. Ideal for a family home or for those with an interest in horses or country hobbies, the combination of the property's outbuildings, gardens and land are increasingly rare and a viewing is recommended to appreciate the lifestyle opportunity on offer at Thatch Cottage. THE ACCOMMODATION From the central entrance door with a porch area the kitchen/diner is a dual aspect room with ample space for table and chairs and has a feature central walk around fireplace with an open grate and hood. The kitchen is fitted with a range of eye and base level units with an enamel sink unit, mixer taps and granite work surfaces. Built in appliances include a steam oven and electric oven, induction and convection hob, dishwasher and there is space for an American style fridge freezer. A focal point of the room is an oil-fired Aga stove for cooking purposes if desired with a filter hood over and mantle shelf. Lying to the left of the entrance and kitchen, the sitting room is a well-proportioned triple aspect room with limestone flooring which has heating under, exposed timbers and the floor to ceiling open fireplace along with a range of bespoke bookshelves. Stairs, with a cupboard under rise to the first floor. Beyond the sitting room, a good size rear hall has hanging cloak and space for boots and shoes etc with double doors to the sitting room and windows and a door to the rear garden. A utility area/cupboard provides space for a washing machine and tumble drier. The bathroom is situated on the ground floor and has a white suite of bath with shower over, wash basin, wc, a combined heated towel rail/radiator, wall mounted mirror cupboard with shaver socket. FIRST FLOOR All the bedrooms radiate from the landing which has an airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. The main bedroom is dual aspect with exposed beams, walk in cupboard and has an ensuite with power shower, wc, vanity wash basin and a window to the rear. Bedrooms two and three are also dual aspect with exposed beams and both have built in wardrobes. OUTSIDE The cottage is approached from the road with a private drive which has an electrically operated gate and leads to a good size driveway, turning area and double garage. The garage has power, light and vaulted roof and planning has been granted to replace this with a new garage/store and studio over. Adjacent to the garage there is a small tractor shed which also offers storage for garden tools and has power and light with a covered log store to one side. The front garden is laid to lawn and has assorted apple and plum trees with a good size lawn between the cottage and garage as well as to the rear which has a terrace patio area and mature planted shrubs, trees and a child's Wendy house with power and light. Flowing from the gardens there is a grass paddock bordered by a shallow brook and there is a timber redundant outbuilding set by the northern boundary. The paddock has a gated entrance to Salford Road allowing access for tractors or horse boxes etc. The paddock is ideal for ponies/horses or other country hobbies. Agents note: The oil boiler is housed in an external boiler room. LOCATION The village of Salford has a well-regarded public house/gastro restaurant, local shopping facilities are available in Kingston and Broughton and the nearby village of Woburn Sands and Cranfield with further extensive shopping and leisure facilities available in Milton Keynes. A school bus runs from the village taking pupils to Husborne Crawley school which has an excellent reputation being in the top 5% of schools inspected by Ofsted. The area is also well served by public schools. Junctions 13 and 14 of the M1 motorway are very accessible and trains from Flitwick (City) and Milton Keynes to London Euston take approximately 40 minutes. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity. Oil central heating to radiators. Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council. Tel: 0300 300 8000 Broadband Speed Test: 1000mbps download and 220 mbps upload speed according to www.speedtest.net Outgoings: Council Tax Band "F" Tenure: Freehold. EPC Rating: "F" Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ. Tel - 01525 290 641