The Old Vicarage
10 Ampthill Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5BD
£1,000,000Offers in excess of
Property Highlights
- 17th Century former vicarage
- Four bedrooms, two bathrooms
- Three reception rooms and attic room
- Approximately 2,794 sq. ft. of accommodation
- Situated in the centre of the town
- Off street parking for up to seven cars
- Garage with first floor store room
- Mature enclosed garden
Property description
A 17th century four bedroom detached former vicarage with wraparound gardens, parking and a garage, in the centre of the Market Town of Shefford.
The property is believed to date from 1695 and was extended in the 1960s. The present owners have carried out extensive renovations to the property which include electrics, refitted bathrooms, landscaped gardens, a new driveway, and general maintenance. Many character features have been retained with fireplaces throughout and exposed wooden floorboards. The property now has 2,794 sq. ft. of accommodation. The main entrance door is on the side of the house and leads to a lobby with a cloakroom, and onto the main hall which has a mosaic tiled floor. The ground floor has three reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room, and a utility room, with four double bedrooms, a dressing room and two bathrooms on the first floor. There is also a small attic room. The garage has a store room above and a shed to the rear. The block paved drive provides parking for up to seven cars. Plot of 0.33 of an acre.
Ground Floor Highlights
The sitting room has a brick fireplace with beam mantel over, and a combination of wood flooring with tiled flooring in a triple aspect section with access to the garden. The family room has wood flooring, and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. The study also has a wood burning stove. The kitchen/dining room is over 20ft in length and has fitted units and a door to the utility room.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The principal bedroom is over 20ft in length and has views over the garden. Bedroom two has a cast iron fireplace and wooden floorboards. Bedrooms three and four both have wooden flooring and windows to the front. The bathrooms have been refitted and have windows to the side. There are stairs up to the small attic room from the landing.
Gardens
The gardens wraparound the side and rear of the house and are mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs, The property is enclosed by a wall to the front, hedgerow to the side and fencing to the rear. There is a paved outdoor entertaining area with privacy screening.
Situation and Schooling
Shefford is a market town with a population of around 7,300 people, sitting on the point where the rivers Hit and Flit meet to become the Ivel. The town has a range of shops and facilities as well as restaurants and coffee shops. Schools include Samuel Whitbread Academy (Ofsted Good,13 - 18 years) and Robert Bloomfield Academy (Ofsted Outstanding, 9 -13 years) and Shefford Lower School (Ofsted Good, 3 -9 years). There is also a bus service to the four Harpur Trust Independent Schools with walking distance from the property.
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