The Wickets

The Wickets, Church Lane, Oakley, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RJ

Guide Price

£850,000

Property Highlights

Modern detached property
Four bedrooms; one en suite
Three reception rooms
Open plan kitchen/dining room
Utility area and cloakroom
Gas to radiator heating
Driveway and double garage
Landscaped gardens and detached log cabin

Property description

A modern extended four double bedroom detached property with enclosed gardens, a garage and outbuildings, in a non estate position walking distance from the village centre and amenities.

The property has been extended on the ground floor and now has 2,023 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation including an open plan kitchen/dining room. There is a separate sitting room with feature fireplace and a glazed door to the extended family room which has a lantern skylight and bi fold doors to the rear garden. There is also a study, utility room and cloakroom. The first floor galleried landing has a window to the front and access to the four bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room and there is a family bathroom. The long gravel driveway is bound by mature Horse Chestnuts and provides parking for up to six cars and access to the double garage which has been partitioned off with one section currently used as a gym. Gated accesses on both sides lead to the rear garden.

Kitchen/Dining Room

The open plan kitchen/dining room measures over 21 ft. The kitchen has contemporary high gloss units, all with granite work surfaces incorporating a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, an induction hob with extractor over, and a dishwasher and there is space and plumbing for an American style fridge/freezer. The dining area has double doors to the front garden. The utility area has matching units and work surfaces and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a gas fired boiler and a door to the courtyard at the front.

Rear Garden

The rear garden is enclosed by a combination of close boarded and post and rail fencing with tall conifers and mature trees at the rear providing a high level of screening and privacy. It is principally lawned and has an extensive stone paved outdoor entertaining area. A detached cabin is of timber construction with power connected and is suitable for use as a games/recreation/cinema room or independent home office.

Situation and Schooling

Oakley has several local amenities, a village hall with playing fields, a church, a post office/store, and The Bedford Arms pub and restaurant. Oakley Lower and Lincroft Academy feed into Sharnbrook Academy, and Bedford, 4 miles away, has the Harpur Trust private schools. There is also a frequent bus service nearby to Bedford town centre. Towers Health and Racquets Club is 2.9 miles away, Pavenham Golf Club 2.5 miles away and Bedford and County Golf Club 2.7 miles away.

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