17 Bushmead Avenue

Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3QJ

Asking Price

£850,000

Property Highlights

Victorian detached house
Five bedrooms, two shower rooms
Three reception rooms
Kitchen/breakfast room and utility room
Gas to radiator heating
Cellar and cloakroom
Walled west facing rear garden
Driveway parking and single garage

Property description

A Victorian bay fronted five bedroom detached property with a part walled, west facing garden and within walking distance of the town centre, Harpur Trust schools and mainline railway station.

The property has approximately 2,749 sq. ft. of accommodation over two main floors, and with a dry cellar on the lower ground floor with power connected. Retained period and traditional features include feature fireplaces, moulded ceiling covings and roses, and picture rails. The ground floor has a hall leading to the two principal reception rooms. In addition, there is a snug/family room and a kitchen/breakfast room. An inner lobby has stairs to the cellar and a door to the utility room which has fitted units, work surfaces, and space for a fridge/freezer. The first floor has five bedrooms, all with built-in furniture. Two of the bedrooms are interlinked. There are also two shower rooms, one of which has been refitted. The block paved driveway provides parking and access to the brick built garage which has part panelled elevations under a pitched roof, twin doors, power connected and a side door.

Reception Rooms

The nearly 26ft. sitting room has two windows to the front including a bay window, a range of custom built cabinets and display shelving spanning one wall, and an original marble fireplace with an open grate. The dining room has tall windows and a central door to the rear garden. The snug/family room has original storage cupboards and a recess housing the freestanding gas fired boiler.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of custom built cabinets and drawers with complementary work surfaces and an inset double sink. Integrated appliances include an electric double oven and a gas hob and there is space and plumbing for additional appliances. Panelled walls and tiled flooring continue into the breakfast area which has glazed doors to the rear garden. There is also a door to a side hall with space and plumbing for appliances and a door to the rear garden.

Rear Garden

The rear garden is a major feature of the property. It is over 116 ft. long and faces almost due west. It is enclosed by walls and fences and has a split level block paved terrace which incorporates an ornamental pond. There is a private lawned garden with established borders and mature trees. At the far end of the garden is a vegetable garden which includes various soft fruits and mature fruit trees.

Situation and Schooling

The property is within walking distance of the Castle Quarter which has a variety of shops including coffee shops, a supermarket and public houses and restaurants. Russell Park and The Embankment are also within walking distance. The mainline railway station has services to St Pancras International. The property is in catchment for Castle Newnham School which is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted, and there are also the Harpur Trust and other independent schools.

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