Astwood House

40B Bromham Road, Biddenham, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AF

Guide Price

£960,000

Property Highlights

Modern detached property with no upper chain
Five double bedrooms; two en suite
Two separate reception rooms and a study
Fitted kitchen/breakfast room by Wren
Utility room and cloakroom
Gas to radiator heating
Driveway parking for up to four cars anddouble garage
Enclosed gardens

Property description

A recently modernised five double bedroom detached property an exclusive gated development of just nine properties, within 1.5 miles of the mainline station and for sale with no upper chain.

Built in 2006, the property underwent an extensive renovation in 2023, bringing it up to a high modern standard. Enhancements include new flooring throughout, a Wren kitchen, and an expanded outdoor entertaining area with a new patio. Other upgrades include a new EV charging point, a modern boiler, and a smart heating system. The hall has a cloakroom, and leads to a ground floor designed for modern family life. An open plan kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the home, with two reception rooms, a dedicated study, and a utility/boot room. The galleried landing has access to five double bedrooms, all with built in wardrobes. Two bedrooms have en suites and there is a family bathroom. An easily accessible loft is fully boarded for additional storage. A communal drive leads to the property's own drive which has parking for up to four cars leading to the integral double garage. The front lawn at the side is owned by the property giving potential to extend subject to planning.

Entrance Hall and Reception Rooms

The entrance hall has stairs to the first floor with under stairs storage, a cloakroom, access to the study, and herringbone flooring which continues throughout most of the ground floor. The sitting room measures just under 23 ft. by over 12 ft. and has windows to three aspects with views of the garden. Double doors lead to the dining room which can also be accessed from the hall and has double doors to the kitchen. All three of these interlinked rooms have glazed double doors to paved patios in the rear garden giving an excellent flow through the internal and external space for modern family life and entertaining.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

The open plan kitchen/breakfast room measures over 20 ft. by over 12 ft. The Wren kitchen was fitted in 2023 and has a comprehensive range of full height, wall and base units with quartz work surfaces incorporating a double butler sink. The central island provides additional storage and has a breakfast bar. Integrated Neff appliances include an eye level double oven, a gas hob with an extractor over and a dishwasher, and there is space and plumbing for an American fridge/freezer.

Rear Garden

A side access leads to the rear garden which is enclosed by a combination of timber panelled fencing and hedgerow at the rear. It is principally lawned and includes an outdoor entertaining area which was installed in 2024. There is a good size garden shed, and a children’s climbing frame which was installed in 2024.

Situation and Schooling

Biddenham lies in a loop of the River Great Ouse, before it reaches Bedford some 2 miles away. It has a church, three schools, a War Memorial, a private hospital and a village pub. A village hall and a secondary pavilion with grounds are used for sports and other village activities. Bedford has rail services to St. Pancras International in 43 mins and a choice of schooling including the Harpur Trust independent schools.

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