Ground Floor
The ground floor has Karndean flooring throughout with underfloor heating and a Sonos system. The bespoke kitchen is fully integrated with all appliances and granite worksurfaces. The kitchen/breakfast room is open plan to the dining area which has bi-folding doors leading out to the garden. The separate over 18 ft. by 14 ft. sitting room has a log burning stove and bi-folding doors to the garden. There are a further two reception rooms, both dual aspect, which could be used as a study and a family room. The ground floor cloakroom is fully tiled with Porcelanosa tiles and has a vanity hand basin and a low-level WC.
First Floor
There are five double bedrooms on the first floor along with the family bathroom. The principal bedroom has dual aspect windows and an en suite shower room with Porcelanosa tiled floors and walls, a walk-in shower, a vanity basin and a WC. Bedroom two also has an en suite shower room. The three further bedrooms benefit from the family bathroom which has a side panel bath with a built-in tv screen, a separate shower cubicle, a vanity basin and low-level WC.
Situation and Schooling
Clifton was voted Bedfordshire Village of the Year in 2003, 2005 and 2009. It was once a centre for straw plaiting but is now mainly residential with a duck pond in the centre. The 14th- and 15th-century All Saints Church was restored in the 19th century. Other amenities include a lower school, a butcher, a post office/village store, an Indian restaurant, a garage and petrol station, a hairdresser and two public houses. The Clifton All Saints Academy offers schooling for children up to year 5 and The Samuel Whitbread Academy is in the nearby village of Shefford.
Agents Notes
Please note that the internal have been furnished by CGI (computer generated images). The flooring and furniture are not included and are only shown to give the general impression of what the finished property could look like. These photos should only be used as general guidance, do not form part of the sale and no assumptions should be made with regard to specification, as this is subject to change at the developers discretion
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.
