5 bed detached house for sale

Clophill Road, Maulden MK45

Description:

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Offered to the market for the first time since its construction in 1995, this substantial detached property has been carefully extended and comprehensively refurbished by the current owners to create a smart, adaptable family home. The quality of the finish is consistent throughout and the layout has been arranged with day-to-day living in mind, offering a balance of open plan areas and more private, quiet corners.

Set well back from the road, the house is approached via a wide private driveway with parking for up to eight cars. A covered entrance leads into a generous hallway that gives an immediate sense of the scale of the house. To one side is a comfortable front-facing snug or TV room, while opposite the staircase is a ground floor WC and a large home office with enough space for two to three desks - ideal for those working from home or managing a household business.

Moving through the hallway, the house opens into a striking kitchen and dining space, recently extended and redesigned to a high specification. The kitchen includes four neff ovens - conventional, grill, fish oven and microwave - as well as a discreet pop-up hob, a wraparound worktop with matching end panel, and sleek cabinetry offering ample storage. Underfloor heating runs throughout this space and bifold doors open directly onto the rear terrace and garden, allowing the area to work equally well for day-to-day family use or larger gatherings.

Beyond the kitchen lies the main reception room, which faces the rear of the house and opens up into a large, light-filled space with garden views and a wood-burning stove set into a traditional brick fireplace. This room has a relaxed feel and serves as the main living hub of the house. Next to this is a more formal dining room positioned at the front of the property, creating a natural separation between eating and entertaining spaces.

The original garage has been converted to create a private gym and an associated workspace. This area is fully insulated, with natural light and a separate entrance, making it highly flexible; whether used for fitness, creative work or further study.

Upstairs, five bedrooms are arranged off a generous landing. The principal bedroom includes a modern ensuite with walk-in shower and bath, while two further bathrooms or ensuites serve the remaining rooms. Each bedroom has a pleasant aspect and is well proportioned, with enough room for full bedroom furniture in all but one case. Finishes are consistent, with modern fittings and neutral tones, while there is a sense throughout of a house that has been maintained and improved with significant love and care.

Outside, the garden is a key feature. The rear has been professionally landscaped and includes a smart hard-standing terrace that steps up to a level lawn bordered by mature planting. To the rear of the garden, a composite decked area provides the perfect platform to enjoy the sunshine. The large garden offers good natural light into the house and the connection between kitchen and garden makes the outside space feel very much part of the home.

This is a rare opportunity to buy a home that combines scale, practicality and finish to this degree. With five true bedrooms, four bathrooms, three reception spaces, a gym, large office and generous driveway, the house offers flexibility for a wide range of buyers and lifestyles. Its layout supports both sociable, open plan living and quiet working or relaxing spaces. The current owners have cared for and upgraded the house over nearly 30 years and the result is a home of real quality and substance.

Location Information:
Maulden is a long-established village in Central Bedfordshire, lying just over a mile east of Ampthill and around eight miles south of Bedford. It offers a quiet, rural setting with a strong sense of community, while remaining well connected to nearby towns and commuter routes. The village itself has a handful of local amenities including a lower school, two pubs, a village hall and several active community groups, with a wider range of services available in nearby Ampthill and Flitwick. For those commuting further afield, Flitwick station (just 4 miles away) offers direct rail services in for those commuting further afield, Flitwick station offers direct rail services into London St Pancras.

The surrounding countryside is a key part of Maulden's appeal. A network of footpaths and bridleways links the village to Maulden Wood, part of a wider area of protected woodland and open heath that stretches to the Greensand Ridge. These green spaces offer a sense of openness and provide excellent walking, cycling and running routes through a mix of ancient woodland and rolling countryside.

Nearby Wrest Park, in the neighbouring village of Silsoe, is one of the area's most significant historic estates. Managed by English Heritage, it offers 90 acres of formal gardens and parkland set around a 19th-century French-style mansion. Open to the public year-round, it is a popular spot for local families and visitors alike, with regular events, exhibitions and wide-open space to explore.

The village's location offers a rare balance of rural character and accessibility, with generous green space on the doorstep and good transport links just a short drive away.

Approx. Distances from Maulden:

Bedford – 9 miles, around 20 minutes by car

Luton – 13 miles, around 20 minutes by car

Luton Airport – 15 miles, around 25 minutes by car

Milton Keynes – 29 miles, around 40 minutes by car

London (Central) – 45 miles, around 1 hour by car (depending on traffic)

Oxford – 43 miles, around 1 hour 10 minutes by car

Cambridge – 39 miles, around 1 hour by car

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