Rivendell
15 Horsefair Lane, Odell, Bedfordshire, MK43 7AU
£825,000
Property Highlights
- Grade II listed period cottage
- Four bedrooms; one bathroom and two shower areas
- Three reception rooms and kitchen/breakfast room
- Period features, original inglenook
- Gardens of approximately 0.62 acres
- Two storey double garage with attached workshop
- Sharnbrook Academy catchment
- Walking distance of Harrold-Odell Country Park
Property description
A Grade II listed thatched cottage on a plot of approximately 0.62 acres with frontage to the river Great Ouse on a no through lane.
The cottage combines modern amenities with retained period features including beams and timbers throughout. The 1,820 sq. ft. of accommodation includes an entrance hall with a solid oak door and leads to the study and the dining room which has stairs to the first floor, an opening to the sitting room which has an original inglenook fireplace and a stained glass window. The ground floor also has a kitchen/breakfast room, a rear lobby which has a built-in cupboard, a door to the family bathroom, and a door to the rear garden. The first floor landing has a built-in cupboard and access to the four bedrooms and a cloakroom. The dual aspect principal bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and a shower cubicle, bedroom two has a shower cubicle and a wash basin. The gravelled driveway provides parking and access to the detached two storey timber framed garage and workshop with eaves storage. A gated side access leads to the rear garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
The kitchen/breakfast room has a tiled floor, a window to the front with a window seat, and windows overlooking the rear garden. It is fitted with a range of bespoke oak farmhouse style units with complementary work surfaces incorporating a double Belfast sink. There is a Rangemaster cooker and Miele appliances include a two ring hob, a fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. A door leads to the hallway which has access to the rear garden.
Rear Garden
The rear garden is a particular feature and extends to just over 0.62 acres. The garden is principally lawned with established flower and shrub borders, and a variety of trees and hedgerow, including apple and pear trees, providing screening and privacy. There is an extensive terrace for outdoor entertaining which has views of the river frontage. There is also a greenhouse.
Situation and Schooling
Odell has mainly 17th and 18th century stone buildings in a conservation area in a wider area of special landscape value. The village has a refurbished public house and a 15th century church. Harrold and Sharnbrook, both about 2 miles away, have other amenities. Harrold Lower and Middle Schools have good Ofsted reports and feed into Sharnbrook Upper School. Bedford, 9 miles away, has the independent Harpur Trust schools. The property is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Harrold Odell Country Park.
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