Sold STC - 3 bed Detached House

• • A bay fronted 1930's detached family home
• • Sought after situation opposite 'The Firs' nature reserve
• • Great scope & potential to extend/convert (STP)
• • Formal living room & extended kitchen/dining room with wood-burner
• • Separate utility room & ground floor shower-room
• • Three nicely proportioned bedrooms & a smartly fitted bathroom
• • Mature south/easterly facing garden extending to approximately 100 ft
• • Ample driveway parking & oversized single detached garage

An extended 1930's bay-fronted detached family home situated on the popular tree-lined Station Road, Ampthill, adjacent to and with immediate access and attractive views of 'The Firs' nature reserve. The home has further scope to extend (STP) and currently offers a tastefully presented arrangement of rooms to include a formal living room, an extended 21ft kitchen/dining room with wood-burner, separate utility-room, a re-fitted ground floor shower-room, first floor bathroom and three nicely proportioned bedrooms. Outside there are well tended and mature lawned gardens approaching 100ft in length, an over-sized single detached garage and ample driveway parking. The property has a recently replaced slate tiled roof which sits beneath a traditional red brick and pebble dash exterior. Approach to the home is onto a stone shingled driveway which provides parking for numerous vehicles. A block-paved footpath leads up to the main entrance which sits within an arched storm porch and comes by way of a replacement composite door. The driveway does continue to the side and provides convenient access to the rear of the home and to the detached garage, accessed via a conventional up and over door. Internally the home is offered in turn-key condition, presenting with neutral tones and decor throughout. A stylish 'Karndean' flooring is laid to the entrance hallway, kitchen/diner and washrooms. The entrance hall has a staircase rising to the first-floor accommodation and door to one side leading through to the formal living room. This area has a large box-bay window facing towards the front and 'Firs' wooden aspect, and a feature gas fireplace with marble hearth, surround and timber mantle. There is a re-fitted, contemporary shower-room off the entrance hallway, which has a 1 1/2 width cubicle, a vanity unit which incorporates a wash hand basin, low level w/c and flush. Furthermore, there is a full height fitted storage cupboard with hanging rail/shelving, and recessed ceiling spotlights. The impressive and extended kitchen/dining room is positioned to the rear of the home and provides attractive garden views to the rear. There is a feature open fireplace housing a modern wood-burning cast iron stove, which sits on a natural stone hearth with pine mantle and surround. A range of neutral, cream-coloured matte finish cabinetry has been fitted with worktops over which also incorporates a breakfast bar. There is a smart, stainless-steel Range with two ovens and a five-ring gas hob. Space is provided for under-counter fridge, freezer, and a dishwasher. A door to one side from the kitchen leads nicely through to the utility-room where there are complimentary units, oak tops, sink/drainer, a wall mounted combination boiler, space and plumbing for a washing machine and, additional white goods if required. There is a window facing towards the side aspect and a glazed UPVC door leads to the rear and garden. The first floor and landing area is partly galleried, there is a window to the side aspect of the home and a loft hatch providing access into the attic space. There are three nicely proportioned bedrooms, the principal bedroom has fitted furniture and attractive garden views, bedroom two also has fitted furniture and picture railing, whereas bedroom three is currently being utilised as a home office. Servicing these rooms is the smartly fitted family bathroom, which has been fitted with a traditional four-piece suite finished in white, to include a bidet, low level w/c, vanity unit with top mounted wash hand basin and bath with shower attachment. There is neutral ceramic tiling to the walls, recessed ceiling spotlights and Karndean flooring. The mature and thoughtfully tended gardens to the rear of the property face south/south/east and are approaching 100 ft in length. There are a variety of attractive planted shrubs and perennials to include pine, bamboo, acer and firs, raised vegetable beds and well stocked borders. A stone paved patio and seating area provides an ideal entertaining space, steps lead down onto a lawn and further steps onto the primary gardens. Furthermore, there is a designated stone shingled seating area and access into the garage via a personnel door. The garage opens in width towards one end, measuring 11'8 x 22 ft, there is both power and light supplied and an up and over door leads back onto the driveway at the side. Within close proximity are access to Ampthill's town centre and extensive amenities, Waitrose store, parks and high street shops. The area is renowned for its autonomous schooling for all age groups, with 'Russell Lower' 'Alameda' and 'Redborne' just a short walk away. There is also a local pick-up point for the Bedford Harpur trust private schools for both boys and girls. Links into London are from the Flitwick platform with a frequent service into St Pancras which takes as little as 40 minutes, major road links are from J13, M1 which is less than 15 minutes from the property.