Kitchen/Breakfast Room
A particular feature of the property is the open plan kitchen/breakfast room which measures over 27 ft. and has exposed wooden flooring with underfloor heating. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units with complementary work surfaces incorporating a sink with a boiling hot water tap. The central island has a breakfast bar and a Neff induction hob, and other integrated appliances include a Neff hide and slide double oven, a dishwasher, warming drawers and a fridge/freezer. Floor to ceiling glazing includes bi fold doors to the entertaining terrace in the rear garden.
Gardens
The gravelled driveway provides extensive parking and access to the detached double garage which has eaves storage, a side door and power connected. There is also an EV charging point. The gardens wrap around the bungalow and are enclosed by a combination of timber panelled fencing and hedging with some mature trees for screening. The garden has a paved terrace with ample space for tables and chairs for al fresco entertaining overlooking the fields and countryside. The rest of the garden has been lawned but otherwise left for purchasers to complete to their own taste.
Situation and Schooling
Blunham has local amenities including a village store and public house, as well as riverside walks. The A1 is about 1 mile away and Sandy railway station is 3.5 miles away for rail links to London Kings Cross. The property is within 10 minutes’ walk of the village playing field and other amenities on the High Street including John Donne Lower School. St. Alban Academy is approximately 1.5 miles away in Great Barford, the Bedford Harpur Trust schools are about 7 miles away and Kimbolton School is 13 miles away. There is also transport to the Samuel Whitbread School 10 miles away.
Why Buy New
1. Lower energy costs
New-build properties are designed to be energy efficient, with modern insulation, windows, heating systems and appliances. This can help reduce energy consumption and monthly utility bills compared with many older properties.
2. Minimal maintenance and renovation costs
Because everything in a new-build property is new, there is usually less need for immediate repairs, renovations or replacements. This means buyers can move in without having to spend significant amounts of money upgrading kitchens, bathrooms, windows, heating systems or other parts of the property.
3. Warranty and protection against defects
New-build properties typically come with a warranty that provides protection against certain construction defects and structural issues. This gives buyers additional reassurance that if significant problems arise, they may have access to support or remedial work during the warranty period.
4. Modern layout/specification
New-build homes are designed to meet modern lifestyles, often offering practical layouts, contemporary kitchens and bathrooms, better storage, modern technology and improved energy efficiency. Buyers may also have the opportunity to choose certain finishes and upgrades depending on the stage of construction.
5. Greater certainty over the first few years of ownership
Buying a new-build can provide greater financial certainty because the property is unlikely to require major repairs or refurbishment immediately after purchase. This allows homeowners to budget more easily and enjoy their new home without the unexpected costs that can sometimes come with an older property.
Purchaser Compliance & Administration Fee
To comply with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, Michael Graham is legally mandated to conduct compulsory Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) checks on all property buyers.
While we do not charge a commission fee to the property vendor, a mandatory compliance and administration fee of £54.00 (inclusive of VAT) per person is payable by the purchaser(s). This non-refundable fee covers the cost of third-party electronic identity verification, source of funds auditing, and the associated regulatory administration.
This fee becomes payable upon an offer being accepted in principle and must be fully cleared before a Memorandum of Sale can be issued or solicitors instructed. The payment of this fee does not guarantee the completion of the transaction, and Michael Graham reserves the right to request further verification documentation to satisfy its statutory obligations.
