5 bed detached house for sale

Chapel Hill, Soulbury, Leighton Buzzard LU7

Stunning detached Georgian house offering over 3,500sq ft of living space in a desirable village location, with easy train access into London Euston. Lovett House is an immaculately presented Grade II* listed property, retaining a wealth of original features whilst offering flexible accommodation for modern living.

Dating back to 1724 and designed by Thomas Harris of Cublington, the property is mentioned in Pevsner, with praise for its standout staircase and fretwork.

The elegant hallway presents the impressive oak staircase with twisted balusters which ascends to two additional floors. On the ground floor, the sitting room has a warm atmosphere, with exposed floorboards and an open fireplace. Opposite, an open-plan family/dining room featuring original oak floorboards, and a stone fireplace, leads to an archway to the large, modern kitchen/breakfast room, which complements modern living. The rear of the house comprises of a utility room, ground floor shower room and stairs leading to a cellar below.

Presented on the first floor, the substantial master bedroom features intricate fretwork and exposed original oak floorboards. A versatile centre room with fireplace and further fretwork, is accompanied by a study/bedroom, a further double bedroom, and a family bathroom with a large shower and clawfoot cast iron bathtub.

The second floor encompasses two double bedrooms, styled in keeping with its era, with exposed beams and breathtaking views. A further central room on this floor provides a study and an additional WC.

Externally, the property benefits from a walled rear garden with private lawn and sandstone patio, garage, wood store and mature fruit trees.

Location

Soulbury is a small and picturesque village with a rural character. It is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Michael and All Angels Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The village also features a number of traditional thatched cottages and other charming architectural features. The surrounding countryside of Soulbury offers beautiful natural landscapes, with rolling hills, fields, and woodlands.