5 bed detached house for sale

Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7

We are proud to present Pear Tree Cottage, an imposing Victorian five bedroom home, in all totaling over 4500 sq feet. Situated in a prestigious location behind gates with a sweeping driveway offering vast amounts of parking as well as a double garage. With grand reception rooms, a bright kitchen/diner, flexible studios and office space, five bedrooms including a private suite, and beautifully landscaped gardens with a central courtyard. The property combines character, privacy and practicality, perfect for modern family living in a distinguished setting.

Welcome To Pear Tree Cottage

Set back from Heath Road behind two double gates and a sweeping gravel driveway offering lots of parking, this elegant double-fronted Victorian residence presents an impressive and distinguished façade. Approached via a wide, gently curving drive that offers extensive parking, the property immediately captivates with its symmetrical architecture, grand columned portico, and beautifully detailed bay windows. The crisp white exterior, classic Georgian-style sash windows and decorative cornicing combine to create a timeless sense of refinement. Mature hedging and landscaped lawns frame the frontage, enhancing privacy while providing an attractive green outlook.

Entrance Hall

Stepping through your front door, you are welcomed into a magnificent double-height entrance hall that immediately sets the tone for the elegance and character found throughout the home. Sunlight pours through the striking front bay window, illuminating the beautifully tiled floor and casting a warm glow up the sweeping staircase that rises to the galleried landing above. There is classic detailing to the door frames and a sparkling chandelier suspended within the upper bay window. The space feels open, with the height and scale offering a grand sense of arrival. From the hall, glazed doors lead into the principal reception rooms, allowing natural light to flow freely while maintaining a sense of connection between the spaces. A discreet cloakroom sits to one side, while the staircase, which is finished with elegant spindles and a polished handrail, draws the eye upwards and adds to the hall’s impressive proportions.

Kitchen/Dining Room (5.93 x 3.06 (19'5" x 10'0"))

The good size open plan kitchen dining room is a bright, sociable and superbly proportioned space designed with family living and everyday convenience in mind. Bathed in natural light from multiple large windows, the room feels wonderfully open and inviting, with a seamless flow between the cooking and dining areas. The kitchen itself features an extensive range of classic white cabinetry providing excellent storage, complemented by a generous run of worktops and a stylish tiled splash back. Integrated appliances, twin ovens and a gas hob offer everything needed for effortless meal preparation, while the layout ensures plenty of room for movement. To one side, the dining area enjoys a charming outlook through tall sash-style windows and easily accommodates a family-sized table, creating the perfect setting for relaxed breakfasts, casual suppers or more formal entertaining. The warm wood-effect flooring runs throughout, bringing a sense of cohesion and comfort to the space. From the kitchen, there is a hallway leading to the courtyard outside and the living room.

Family Room (6.7 x 6.15 (21'11" x 20'2"))

The family room is a spacious, light-filled reception space designed for both relaxation and entertaining. This impressive room is defined by its elegant architectural detailing, including fluted columns and exquisite decorative cornicing that subtly divide the space while maintaining an open, flowing layout. A series of large windows and charming bay areas bathe the room in natural light throughout the day. At its heart sits a beautifully crafted feature fireplace with an ornate mantelpiece, an ideal focal point around which the seating areas naturally form. French doors open directly onto the garden, allowing effortless indoor–outdoor living.

Living Room (12.45 x 6.24 (40'10" x 20'5"))

The living room is an exceptional, 40-foot reception space that beautifully blends grandeur, comfort and versatility. Framed by an elegant arched opening from the family room, the room immediately impresses with its expansive proportions, high decorative ceilings and the abundance of natural light that pours in through multiple sets of French doors and large windows overlooking the gardens. At one end, a striking feature fireplace with an ornate surround anchors the room, creating an inviting focal point. A charming spiral staircase adds architectural interest and provides access to a further reception room or bedroom, while the wide open floor plan allows the room to be arranged in multiple lifestyle configurations, including areas for dining, entertaining and music. The opposite side of the room enjoys a stunning outlook onto the garden, with sunlight streaming across the floor and highlighting the elegant detailing found throughout.

Downstairs Cloakroom

Office/Playroom

To the right-hand side of the living room, a practical and well-positioned office/playroom provides an ideal space for home working or quiet study. Bright and neatly arranged, it offers enough room for a desk, storage and seating, with a window drawing in natural light. Adjacent to the office is a compact downstairs cloakroom, perfectly placed for convenience.

Second Downstairs Cloakroom

Office (3.42 x 2.66 (11'2" x 8'8"))

Positioned just beyond the main living spaces, a highly versatile cluster of outbuildings and workrooms offers exceptional flexibility for home working, hobbies or multi-purpose use. Two adjoining studio rooms provide practical areas ideal for creative pursuits, fitness, crafting or additional office space. Each room benefits from good proportions, making them perfect for anyone needing dedicated space away from the main house. A separate office sits alongside the studios, a quiet workspace with ample room for desks and storage. Whether used for a home business, study, or private retreat, it offers convenient access while maintaining a sense of privacy.

Studio One (3.82 x 2.83 (12'6" x 9'3"))

Studio Two (3.82 x 2.85 (12'6" x 9'4"))

Double Garage (6.17 x 5.16 (20'2" x 16'11"))

The double garage provides generous secure parking, workshop potential or further storage, with wide access and a solid structure ideal for those needing space for vehicles, tools or hobbies. Completing this useful arrangement is a large storage cupboard, ideal for keeping household essentials, seasonal items or equipment neatly tucked away. Together, these outbuildings significantly enhance the property’s practicality and appeal, providing an exceptional level of flexibility for modern family life, home businesses, and leisure activities.

Cellar One (6.08 x 3.41 (19'11" x 11'2"))

The property benefits from two generous cellar spaces, including one that extends the full 40-foot length of the living room, offering exceptional storage or conversion potential.

Cellar Two (9.12 x 4.58 (29'11" x 15'0"))

Landing

The galleried landing provides access to four double bedrooms, second dressing room as well as the family bathroom.

Principal Bedroom (4.16 x 3.54 (13'7" x 11'7"))

Bedroom One is a well-proportioned principal bedroom, enjoying a peaceful outlook across the gardens. The room illuminated by a bay window, which not only frames the greenery outside but also creates a lovely seating or reading nook. The generous floor space easily accommodates a large bed and additional furniture.

Ensuite/Dressing Room

A contemporary en-suite shower room adjoins the bedroom, finished in sleek dark tiling with modern fittings and a heated towel rail, providing both convenience and a touch of luxury. Adjacent to the en-suite, there is a dressing room area, with plenty of storage.

Bedroom Two (3.07 x 3.03 (10'0" x 9'11"))

Bedroom two is perfectly suited as a child’s room or guest bedroom. Decorated with a charming wildlife theme, the room features soft green and blue tones that create a meadow-like backdrop, complete with whimsical animal accents and fun wall art. Two generous windows fill the space with natural light, enhancing the atmosphere. The layout offers ample room for a double bed, along with storage and play areas, while the durable flooring is both practical and stylish.

Bedroom Three (3.02 x 2.61 (9'10" x 8'6"))

Bedroom three is filled with soft natural light and gentle pastel tones. Painted in a pale blue, it has a serene atmosphere, making it ideal as a child’s bedroom, nursery, or peaceful guest room. Two large windows on adjacent walls frame leafy garden views. The room features attractive wood-effect flooring and classic white skirting and window frames that enhance its clean, timeless aesthetic. There’s plenty of space for a double bed, storage and play or reading areas.

Bedroom Four (3.07 x 2.64 (10'0" x 8'7"))

Bedroom four is a further double bedroom, thoughtfully arranged and full of natural light. Its generous window frames pretty views over the surrounding greenery. There is ample room for a double bed along with bedside tables, a chest of drawers, or a desk, making the room adaptable for use as a child’s bedroom or guest room.

Bedroom Five (6.22 x 4.68 (20'4" x 15'4"))

Accessed via a charming spiral staircase rising from the main living room, this versatile first-floor suite offers exceptional flexibility for modern living. Whether used as a generous fifth bedroom, a private guest retreat, a home office or an additional reception area, the space is beautifully presented and filled with natural light from dual-aspect windows. The light wood flooring adds warmth, while the clean lines and simple finishes create an ideal canvas for a variety of uses. Spacious and inviting, this secluded upper-floor room offers a rare combination of privacy and connectivity, perfect for multi-generational living, creative pursuits, or a luxurious workspace tucked quietly away from the main household activity.

Family Bathroom

The family bathroom features a modern curved bathtub with an overhead electric shower and a clear screen. Large white wall tiles keep the room feeling clean and fresh, while the contrasting dark floor tiles add a touch of contemporary style. A compact wall-mounted basin with chrome fittings sits beneath a simple round mirror. There is a full-width storage cupboard, perfect for towel and bathroom storage. Just next door, the adjacent cloakroom provides an additional WC and wash basin.

Gardens

The courtyard adjacent to the outbuildings forms a charming and versatile outdoor hub, perfectly suited for both everyday living and entertaining. Set between the main house, the studios and the double garage, this brick-paved area creates an enclosed space that feels both private and inviting. Bordered by established greenery and benefitting from a seamless connection to the lawned garden beyond, the courtyard enhances the property’s outdoor lifestyle, offering a practical, low-maintenance and beautifully balanced space at the heart of the home’s extended footprint.

The main garden is a generous, family-friendly outdoor space that offers both openness and privacy, creating an ideal setting for relaxation and play. Predominantly laid to lawn, the garden provides a wide, level expanse perfect for children, pets or outdoor activities. Tall fencing and mature hedging frame the boundaries, giving the garden a secluded feel. A variety of trees and planting pockets soften the landscape and create natural interest, while still leaving plenty of open space for seating areas, play equipment or further landscaping opportunities. If a swimming pool is desired then there is ample space to accommodate. French doors from the house open directly onto the garden, enhancing the flow between indoor and outdoor living and making it an excellent space for summer entertaining.

Material Information

About the property; Council Tax Band: G (Central Bedfordshire Council), Construction Materials: Traditional

Utilities; Electricity supply: Mains, Water supply: Mains, Sewerage: Mains, Heating: Gas, Broadband: Cable, Broadband speed: 1600 Mbps, Mobile coverage: 5G

Parking; Availability of parking: Driveway and Garage

Issues with potential impact; Property accessibility adaptations: None known, Building safety: None known, Planning permission or proposed developments: None known, Flood risk: No, Coastal erosion risk: No, Coalfield or mining area: No, Restrictions: No, Rights & easements: No

Marketing; Sale price: £1,100,000, Tenure: Freehold