5 bed detached house for sale

Riseley Road, Sharnbrook MK44

This outstanding farmhouse is perfectly positioned on an exceptional plot of around one and a third acres, with fine formal gardens, superb areas for both indoor and outdoor entertaining, plus paddock and spinney.

The property has been considerably extended, remodelled and enhanced by the present owners to offer quality accommodation that will equally appeal to the growing or extended family and those looking for a distinctive, generously proportioned yet comfortable home, which takes full advantage of the fabulous garden views and delightful rural location.

In brief, this exception home provides five reception areas comprising sitting room and snug, separate dining room with extensive glazing and excellent garden views, family room and study/home office. For those requiring more space, there is an additional room, currently used as a guest bedroom.

The fully refitted, bespoke breakfast kitchen features a comprehensive range of cabinets, with adjacent laundry/utility room and guest cloakroom.

There are four excellent bedrooms on the first floor, including the principal with dressing room and en suite, and a well-appointed family bathroom.

Accommodation In Brief:

The property has been aligned so that the principal rooms enjoy both views and access over the gardens and fields beyond.
To the front is an entrance vestibule with composite door, which provides access to the generous sitting room with glazed doors to the garden terrace. The adjacent snug features a brick fireplace with granite hearth which houses a wood burning stove, with adjacent alcove cupboards and book shelving. There is an oak latch door which provides access to the staircase leading to the first floor.

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The bespoke kitchen provides extensive granite countertop space and a comprehensive array of painted cabinets with concealed lighting, Butler sink with extender mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, wine cooler, range cooker with pelmet housing extractor hood, recessed ceiling downlighters and tiled flooring with underfloor heating which extends into the wonderfully spacious dining/breakfast room with extensive glazing including double doors opening onto the garden terrace, along with a vaulted ceiling and recessed ceiling downlighters.
A side lobby, with door to the outside, leads to the practical laundry/utility room and the cloakroom/ WC – ideal for when working or entertaining in the garden.

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Back into the sitting room, a step leads down to a generously proportioned family room with attractive wall panelling to dado height, air conditioner and fitted bar area including extensive shelving.
With an increasing number of people working from home, the property also offers an excellent study/home office which features quality vinyl flooring and an extensive range of bespoke fitted furniture including storage cabinets and shelving.
Finally, for those needing even more space, there is an additional reception room which currently serves as a guest bedroom, which has glazed double doors opening onto the garden terrace (these are currently concealed for privacy).

First Floor

There are four bedrooms on the first floor, along with a refitted and well-appointed family bathroom with suite comprising quadrant shower enclosure with ‘wet wall’ and glazed screen, free-standing roll top bath with shower mixer taps and tiled splashback, pedestal washbasin and WC. Tiled floor and radiator/towel rail.
The superb principal suite features a double bedroom, dressing room with fitted wardrobes and dressing table, and a shower room that has been fully remodelled and refitted to offer a double shower enclosure with glazed screen, twin washbasins with storage drawers and vanity mirrors, WC, extensive tiling and double-column radiator/towel rail.
Bedrooms two and three are both doubles and also feature a good range of fitted wardrobes. Bedroom four is currently used as a TV/games room.

Garden, Grounds

The property occupies an exceptional plot of around one and a third acres (subject to survey) with gardens and grounds which form an integral part of the surrounding rural landscape.
With its walled frontage, the formal garden is delightfully private and has been designed with leisure and entertaining in mind, with full width patio and decked areas, fine expanse lawn of interspersed with mature trees and shrubs and a superb oak framed gazebo with fitted sink and ‘fridge, ideal for an outside kitchen, barbeques and a perfect spot for alfresco dining.
The additional paddock area is enclosed by post and rail fencing with a central spinney.

Garage, Parking And Storage

There is extensive private parking to the front of the garaging, plus useful outbuildings including a garden studio and a variety of timber storage sheds.
The main outbuilding extends to approximately 53.9 m2 (580 sq. Ft.) comprising:
• Double Garage: 6.30m x 6.30m (20’ 8” x 20’ 8”).
• Workshop: 3.60m x 3.60m (11’ 10” x 11’ 10”).

Location

Situated nearby to the highly desirable North Bedfordshire village of Sharnbrook, this location offers an exceptional blend of rural charm and everyday convenience. Renowned for its strong sense of community, the village provides a comprehensive range of amenities including a well-stocked village store, welcoming cafés, a traditional public house, gp surgery, and a variety of clubs and societies catering to all ages.
The property lies within the catchment for the outstanding Sharnbrook Academy, widely regarded as one of the area’s leading secondary schools, with a selection of reputable independent schools also accessible within the wider region.
The nearby county town of Bedford is just a short drive away, offering an extensive choice of shopping, dining, and leisure facilities. Bedford’s mainline railway station provides fast and frequent services to London St Pancras, with journey times of approximately 40 minutes, making this an ideal setting for commuters.
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