5 bed detached house for sale

Hookhams Lane, Renhold, Bedford MK41

This unique and unexpectedly spacious residence spans nearly 2,700sqft, with a further circa 1,000sqft of garaging/outbuildings. The 0.87acre plot is private, the leafy setting is idyllic, and the village location is just on the edge of Bedford.

Accommodation

The property is deceptively spacious. Inside is nearly 2,700sqft of accommodation over two levels, in a layout ideal for a family, and presented neatly and neutrally throughout. The property was constructed in the 1990s, and the owners have updated and improved the home to high standards in recent years.

On the ground floor, living areas consist of open-plan kitchen/dining, alongside a large lounge with a log burner. The kitchen is especially appealing for those who love to host, with high specs and stylish touches as well as a huge central island. There is loads of storage and surfacing, a wide range of appliances, plus a Blanco sink with a Quooker tap. Bi-folds onto the garden make taking meals outside seamless, and the adjoining utility room keeps laundry is a very useful area.

Also on the ground floor are three double bedrooms. The master benefits from an en-suite shower room, while the other two share the family bathroom, featuring a fabulous freestanding bath. Two cloakrooms on the ground floor offer convenience for visitors and residents alike.

The first floor provides more living accommodation. This is very flexible, as a family room for film nights, as a salon to see clients, or to give kids or guests their own area. As there are two en-suite bedrooms up here, this floor would work well as an annexe for multi-generational living.

Outside

The property is approached via a long gravel driveway, accessed via electric gates. There’s plenty of parking, including two garages - one double, one single - so cars can be kept under cover. There’s a charger for EVs too.

The plot extends to around 0.87 acres. It’s super private from the surrounding trees, making the home feel hidden away. Mature grounds wrap around the house, the lawns are sprawling, and there are lots of little spots to discover. From the kitchen is a good-sized decked area for seating, and beyond this is a timber outbuilding/summerhouse. This would be great as an outdoor kitchen, or the perfect place for a hot tub, protecting from rain so it can be enjoyed in all seasons.

Area

Hookhams Lane sits on the edge of Bedford. The town centre is just a short drive away for an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and entertainment. Bedford also has the renowned Harpur Trust schools, a thriving sports scene, as well as popular parks and the beautiful riverside Embankment.

In the opposite direction to town is an expanse of countryside, affording scenic strolls, bike rides or horse rides. Renhold is perhaps best known for Pells Farm Shop and The Polhill Arms, both excellent facilities on your doorstep.

Renhold’s village charm belies its proximity to city centres. Bedford station has services into London in as little as 40 minutes, Milton Keynes is a 30-minute drive away, and Cambridge can be reached in 45 minutes. For national travel, you’re between the A1 and the M1, while Luton Airport is only 40 minutes away for international trips.