192 Castle Road

Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3TY

Guide Price

£615,000

Property Highlights

Victorian detached property
Four double bedrooms, one en suite
Two reception rooms
Open plan kitchen/dining room
Utility room and cloakroom
Gas to radiator heating
Enclosed walled gardens
Driveway parking and single garage

Property description

A Victorian bay fronted four double bedroom detached property on a corner plot with walled gardens, in the centre of Bedford's Castle Quarter, 2 minutes’ walk from Bedford's Embankment.

The property has been refurbished, with attention paid to retaining many of the original 19th-century features, including the original entrance door with stained glass, moulded cornices, picture and dado rails, fireplaces, and sash windows. There is approximately 1,610 sq. ft. of accommodation with a hall, two reception rooms, a cloakroom, an open plan kitchen/dining room and a utility room on the ground floor. The first floor landing has fitted cupboards and access to the four double bedrooms and family bathroom. The principal bedroom has a box bay window, an air conditioning unit and a refitted en suite shower room. The walled rear garden is designed with ease of maintenance in mind and has an artificial lawn and an Indian sandstone tiled patio. A gated side access leads to George Street and the single garage which has a remotely controlled door, power, light, and a side door.

Entrance Hall and Reception Rooms

The entrance hall has a black and white tiled floor and stairs to the first floor. The sitting room has an inset remote control gas fire, a double glazed sash bay window, and exposed wooden floorboards. The family room has an open fireplace with an inset wood burning stove, and a bay window to the side.

Kitchen/Dining Room

The open plan kitchen/dining room has been re-fitted with a range of modern units, with oak effect worksurfaces incorporating a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include an induction hob with extractor over, a double oven and microwave and a dishwasher. There is space and plumbing for an American style fridge/freezer. The dining area has double glazed French doors to the rear garden. The separate utility room has a work surface incorporating a sink, plumbing for a washing machine and space for tumble dryer.

Situation and Schooling

The property is in the Castle Quarter which has shops including coffee shops, a butcher's shop, and a supermarket. Russell Park and The Embankment are 2 minutesu2019 walk. Bedford town centre has a larger range of shops and the independent Harpur Trust schools. The nearest school is Castle Lower School which is 5 minutesu2019 walk, and there are doctors' surgeries in Rothsay Gardens and Goldington Road, both within 10 minutes' walk.

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