Dicken House

Orchard Lane, Harrold, Bedfordshire, MK43 7BP

Guide Price

£750,000

Property Highlights

Grade II listed 15th-century property
Five bedrooms
First floor bathroom, ground floor shower room
Four reception rooms
Fitted kitchen/breakfast room
Utility room and cloakroom
Gated block paved off street parking
Enclosed rear garden

Property description

A Grade II listed 15th-century property with later additions, a five-bedroom detached property with block paved off-street parking, and an enclosed rear garden, centrally situated in the conservation area in the village of Harrold.

The property is the only example of 'Kentish Wealden' construction in Bedfordshire and retains character features throughout such as exposed beams, original floorboards and a stone-built inglenook fireplace. The accommodation in excess of 2,200 sq. ft., includes a reception hall with stone flooring, a dual aspect sitting room/study which has wooden flooring, stairs to the first floor, double doors to the rear, and access to the lobby and downstairs shower room. There is also, on the ground floor, a snug which has a feature inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove, a dining room with double doors to the garden, a fitted kitchen with a second staircase and an adjoining utility room and cloakroom. On the first floor there is a principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a door to the balcony, and double doors to bedroom three which could also be used as a dressing room. There are three further bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes, and a bathroom.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

The dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room has painted wooden floorboards, and a range of painted wooden fronted base units with wood worksurfaces incorporating a one-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer. There is Included is a two oven Aga and there are spaces for a dishwasher and an American style fridge/freezer. Double doors open to the rear garden, there is a roof lantern, and stairs lead to one of the first floor landings. The adjoining utility room has space and plumbing for further appliances and accesses the cloakroom.

Outside

Gated access leads to the block-paved driveway providing parking for two cars. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with established trees, shrubs and perennials, with gravel paths providing access to the front door and a side gate to the rear. The enclosed rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with paved pathways, a paved patio seating area and a decked seating area. There is a substantial balcony accessed from the main bedroom, featuring a large planter and a spacious seating area.

Situation and Schooling

Harrold has a vibrant community and a comprehensive range of amenities including a village shop, post office, butcher, cafés, public houses, and a doctor’s surgery. The area caters for an active lifestyle with nearby facilities including tennis and squash clubs, a billiards hall, an indoor bowls club, as well as local cricket and football clubs, all contributing to a strong and well-rounded community. A nearby country park and riverside walks also provide access to open countryside. The Primary Academy school falls into the Sharnbrook Academy Senior school catchment area, and the Harpur Trust schools in Bedford are approximately 12 miles away

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