The Sycamores

61 Church Lane, Oakley, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RU

Guide Price

£875,000

Property Highlights

Modern detached single storey property
Four bedrooms in main bungalow; one en suite
Three reception rooms
Open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining room
Utility room
Gas to radiator heating
Independent two bedroom annexe
Driveway parking and formal gardens of just over 0.47 acres

Property description

A modern six bedroom detached property with a four bedroom bungalow and an independent two bedroom detached annexe suitable for multi generational living and situated in a private enclosed garden of just over 0.47 acres.

The property provides versatile single storey accommodation, which can be adapted to purchasers’ individual needs. The 2,173 sq. ft. of accommodation in the main bungalow includes three reception rooms, an open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining room with an adjoining utility room, and a shower room. An inner hallway provides access to the four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom also has an en suite shower room. The detached self contained annexe is approached via its own pathway. It provides a further 614 sq. ft. of accommodation and would work well for multi generational living or could be used as a guest wing or an Airbnb unit. It includes an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, a shower room, two bedrooms and a garden room with glazed double doors to a fully enclosed private area of garden for use by the annexe. The gardens are a major feature of the property and include driveway parking and a fully enclosed private rear garden.

Entrance Hall and Reception Rooms

The entrance hall has built-in storage and access to the three reception rooms, a shower room, and the kitchen/breakfast/dining room. The family room overlooks the driveway and has exposed wooden flooring. The sitting room has skylight windows, and two pairs of glazed double doors to the rear garden, with a log burning stove positioned between the. A door leads into the study which overlooks the rear garden. The study or family room could be used as additional bedrooms if required.

Kitchen/Breakfast/Dining Room

The dining room has exposed oak flooring and a wide opening into the open plan kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted in a range of contemporary style units with complementary work surfaces and an integrated dishwasher and coffee machine. Skylight windows are set into a part vaulted ceiling and windows and a door overlook the rear garden. The utility room is fitted in a range of modern units with an inset sink, space and plumbing for appliances, and a wall mounted gas boiler serving the heating and hot water. The dining room provides access to the inner hallway accessing the bedroom wing and family bathroom.

Gardens

The front of the property is bound by close boarded fencing with mature hedgerow to both sides. A driveway provides parking for up to six cars as well as gated access to the rear garden and detached annexe. The rear garden includes an extensive gravel and paved outdoor entertaining area which leads onto the principally lawned garden which is enclosed by a combination of mature hedgerow, close boarded fencing, and a variety of established trees. In addition, there is a timber framed storage barn.

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 schools 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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