5 bed cottage for sale

High Street, Sutton, Sandy SG19

A Rare Opportunity – Charming 17th Century Grade II Listed Home in the Idyllic Village of Sutton, Bedfordshire

Nestled in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Sutton, this beautifully presented five-bedroom detached residence exudes period charm and timeless elegance. Available for the first time in over forty years, this historic Grade II listed home offers a rare blend of character, space, and tranquillity.

Steeped in heritage, the property showcases an array of original features including exposed timbers, an impressive inglenook fireplace, and traditional leaded windows, seamlessly blended with modern comforts.

The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged over two floors, comprising:

Three generous reception rooms, including a bright and spacious living room, an elegant dining room, and a light-filled summer room overlooking the garden

A charming cottage-style kitchen, complete with a Rayburn range cooker, ideal for family living and entertaining

Five bedrooms, including a spacious master suite with en suite, and a flexible fifth bedroom or home office

A family bathroom and additional cloakroom/WC for convenience

Outside, the property boasts:

Stunning south-facing gardens, backing onto open countryside and offering breath-taking views

A gated carriageway driveway providing off-road parking for up to five vehicles

Versatile outbuildings, one of which is currently used as a studio, ideal for creative pursuits or potential home working

The village of Sutton lies around a mile from the market town of Potton and three miles to Biggleswade with its mainline station that gives direct access to London St Pancras. Sutton itself boasts the highly rated John O Gaunt pub that is renowned for great food, a lower school that is rated outstanding by Ofsted and the famed John O Gaunt Golf club that boasts two wonderful courses.

This exceptional home is a true sanctuary, offering peace, privacy, and countryside living.

Entrance

Via solid timber cathedral shaped door leading to entrance hall.

Entrance Hall

Quarry tiled flooring. Radiator. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. Timber latch door to dining room and living room. Stairs to first floor. Door to W.c.

W.C

Refitted W.c comprising of W.c with enclosed cistern. Washbasin with storage under. Heated chrome towel rail. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan.

Living Room (5.49m x 4.55m (18' x 14'11))

Dual aspect room with windows to side and front aspects. Radiator. Large brick built inglenook fireplace with brick hearth and exposed chimney breast over. Exposed timbers to ceiling. Access to cellar.

Cellar (3.56m x 3.45m (11'8 x 11'4))

Accessed via door in lounge. Houses both electric meter and water stopcock.

Dining Room (4.85m max x 4.42m (15'11 max x 14'6))

Window to front aspect. French doors to rear aspect. Radiator. Large brick built inglenook fireplace with Bessemer beam .over. Housing a large cast iron range (not in use). Exposed timbers to both ceiling and walls. Timber latch door to storage cupboard with window to front aspect.

Kitchen (3.63m x 3.30m (11'11 x 10'10))

Windows to both rear and side aspect. Quarry tiled flooring. Extensive range of Cottage style base and eye level units with worktops over. Panel clad ceiling with recessed spotlights. Recess housing large oil fired Rayburn range cooker with two hobs and separate oven compartments. Digital controls for heating system and housed in brick chimney recess and extractor hood over. Brick archway to summer room.

Summer Room (4.22m x 2.77m (13'10 x 9'1))

French doors to rear aspect. Tiled flooring. Electric wall mounted panel heater.

Utility Room (2.77m x 2.39m (9'1 x 7'10))

Window to side aspect. Solid timber door to side aspect. Chrome heated towel rail. Base and eye level units with worktops over. Recessed book shelf.

First Floor

Landing

Large split level landing with doors to all bedrooms and family bathroom. Access to loft space. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Bedroom One (4.83m x 4.70m (15'10 x 15'5))

Window to front aspect. Radiator. Fitted range of bespoke wardrobes with hanging space and shelfing. Exposed timbers to wall. Door to En Suite.

En Suite

Window to rear aspect. Tiled flooring. Heated chrome towel rail. W.c with enclosed cistern. Washbasin with storage under. Corner shower unit.

Bedroom Two (5.18m x 3.43m (17' x 11'3))

Window to rear aspect. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom Three (3.91m x 2.62m (12'10 x 8'7))

Two windows to rear aspect. Radiator. Exposed timbers.

Bedroom Four (3.91m x 2.08m (12'10 x 6'10))

Two windows to front aspect. Radiator. Exposed timbers.

Bedroom Five/ Office (2.77m x 2.77m (9'1 x 9'1))

Window to rear aspect. Radiator. Access to loft space. Range of shelfing and desk with drawer space.

Bathroom

Window to side aspect. Heated chrome towel rail. P shaped bath with shower over and glass shower screen. W.c with enclosed cistern. Heated chrome towel rail. Washbasin with storage under and recessed spotlights above. Tiled flooring. Full height tiling to walls.

Outside

Outbuilding One/Studio (4.09m x 2.97m (13'5 x 9'9))

Window to side aspect. Power and lighting. Plasterboard walls. Wood effect flooring.

Outbuilding Two (2.82m x 2.72m (9'3 x 8'11))

Window to side aspect. Power and lighting.

Outbuilding Three (4.70m x 3.78m (15'5 x 12'5))

Window to rear aspect. Power and lighting.

Front Garden

Double gated carriageway driveway that is laid to shingle. Brick retaining wall to one side and timber fencing to the other side. Access to rear garden.

Rear Garden

Stunning South facing rear garden that is very private. There is a well maintained lawned area with an extensive range of plants, flowers and shrub borders. There is a pond with running water feature. To the rear is a woodland style section complete with timber shed. Backing on to open countryside.

Parking

There is a shingle carriageway driveway that has parking for five cars and is gated either side.

Agents Note

*The property is oil fired heating.
**The property is grade 2 listed.