8 Holden Close

8, Holden Close, Biddenham, Bedfordshire, MK40 4QY

Guide Price

£850,000

Property Highlights

Modern detached property
Five bedrooms; two en suite
Three reception rooms and study
Open plan kitchen/breakfast room
Separate utility/boot room
Gas to radiator heating
Driveway parking and double garage
Enclosed south westerly facing gardens

Property description

A modern, five bedroom extended detached property with driveway parking, a double garage occupying a private position at the end of the cul-de-sac within well maintained gardens that overlook a spinney.

The property has been extended to the rear and now has 2,521 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation. The ground floor has a sitting room, a dining room, a study, a garden room, and an open plan kitchen/breakfast room. There is also a separate utility/boot room and cloakroom. The first floor part galleried landing has access to the roof space, a built-in cupboard and access to four bedrooms and a refitted shower room. The principal bedroom has a separate dressing room and an en suite with a range of modern white sanitaryware. The remaining bedroom is accessed via stairs from the utility room and is dual aspect with oak effect flooring and built-in cupboards. It could be used as a guest suite or home office if required. The block paved driveway provides parking for up to two cars and access to the double garage which has two up and over doors, power connected and a door to the utility room. The gardens are a particular feature and are south westerly facing at the rear.

Reception Rooms

The sitting room overlooks the front and has a feature inglenook style fireplace housing a log burning stove. Glazed doors lead into the garden room which has a part vaulted ceiling with Velux skylights and double glazed doors to the rear garden. A door leads into the dining room which forms part of the extension and also has a part vaulted ceiling with a Velux skylight. The study overlooks the front.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted in a custom built range of pine fronted cabinets including storage cupboards, drawers, display shelving and a matching dresser. Granite work surfaces incorporate a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include an electric double oven, a gas hob with extractor over, a dishwasher, a fridge and microwave. The breakfast area has glazed double doors to the rear garden. A porcelain tiled floor continues into the utility room.

Rear Garden

A gated side access leads to the rear garden which is well screened, faces south west and backs onto an area of designated open space. An extensive paved patio for entertaining extends across the rear of the house and includes a greenhouse. Two sets of steps lead to a raised lawned area, with established borders. The garden is enclosed on all sides by timber fencing.

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 a choice of schooling including the Harpur Trust independent schools.

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