A delightful, tastefully extended three bed semi-detached 'Duke of Bedford' cottage in a very desirable location, just 3 miles from the M1, with stunning views from the paddock across the 220 acre Brogborough Lake.

Accommodation comprises 3 double bedrooms (1 ensuite), 15' lounge, large dining room, 14' kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom and conservatory.

Equestrian facilities include, four stables and a tack/feed room, there is also a double garage with WC, and original outhouse, immediate woodland riding.

In all 2 acres (Subject to measured survey)

Radiator, low level WC corner wall mounted wash hand basin, frosted window to side.

5.16m x 3.55m (16'11 x 11'7)

Radiator, new carpet. Opening to lounge, door to central hallway, patio doors to side patio.

4.58m x 3.19m (15' x 10'5)

Radiator, new carpet. Open fireplace with brick surround, window to front, French doors to conservatory.

Agents Note: The locations of the lounge and dining room could be transposed.

3.75m x 3.35m (12'3 x 10'11)

Ceramic tiled floor, radiator, ceiling fan, French doors to side, windows to front.

Carpeted, door to kitchen/breakfast room, staircase to first floor.

4.27m x 3.38m (14' x 11'1)

Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with vinyl work surface and double drainer stainless steel sink. Space for electric cooker with extractor, plumbing and space for dishwasher. Tiled floor, tiled splashbacks. Open fireplace that could be developed into a traditional range, space for fridge/freezer, space for breakfast table. Window to side, door to utility room.

2.74m x 2.36m (8'11 x 7'8)

Recently refurbished with a range of white fronted base and eye level units with vinyl work surface and stainless steel sink. Plumbing and space for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, oil fired central heating boiler.

Carpeted, radiator, doors to bedrooms 1 to 3 and family bathroom.

3.54m x 3.16m (11'7 x 10'4)

Carpeted, radiator, window to side, fitted wardrobes along one wall with central opening to ensuite bathroom.

3.54m x 1.37m (11'7 x 4'5)

Carpeted, close coupled WC, wash hand basin in cabinet, panelled bath with shower over, window to front.

3.93m x 3.4m (12'10 x 11'1)

Carpeted, radiator, window to rear, fitted wardrobes along one wall, period fireplace.

3.95m x 3.65m (12'11 x 11'11)

Carpeted, radiator, window to front, fitted wardrobes, period fireplace.

2.74m x 2.36m (8' 11 x 7'8)

Carpeted, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with shower over, window to side, airing cupboard.

The property is approached via a gravel drive offering off road parking for a number of vehicles. To the left of the drive there is a fenced and hedged front garden, to the right there is a double garage with stables and paddock beyond. To the side of the house there is an original outhouse, a patio area and a further lawned garden.

5.7m x 4.9m (18'9 x 16')

Of brick construction with two up and over doors, the garage also includes a toilet facility with external access from the stable yard.

In two blocks, one timber built the other brick built.

Block 1 - Timber built.

Stable 1 - 4.1m x 3.5m (13'6 x 11'6)

Stable 2 - 3.5m x 3.5m (11'6 x 11'6)

Block 2 - Brick built.

Stable 3 - 3.7m x 3m (12' x 9'9)

Stable 4 - 3.3m x 3m (10'9 x 9'9)

Tack/Feed Room - 2m x 3m (6'6 x 9'9)

Mainly level, with a combination of post and rail and post and electric fencing. From the top of the paddock there is one of the most outstanding views in the area across the Marston Valley and 220 acre Brogborough lake.

Shopping and leisure facilities in nearby Bedford and Milton Keynes are excellent. Local markets can be found at Flitwick, Ampthill, Bedford, and Milton Keynes. Nearby leisure activities include Woburn Abbey with Safari Park and Flitwick Leisure Centre.

Lidlington is home to the Thomas Johnson Lower School which provides education for 5 to 9 year olds. 9 to 13 year olds can go to Stewartby Middle School while Wootton Upper School cares for 13 to 18 year olds. Excellent private schools are found at Bedford. The nearest major medical centre is Bedford General Hospital.

The M1 is just 5 minutes from Lidlington. There is a regular bus service through Lidlington. Three major railway lines pass through the region. The stations are located at Milton Keynes and Bletchley for the line from Euston; at Harlington and Flitwick on the Thameslink (Bedford to Brighton) Line, and at Lidlington and Millbrook on the Marston Vale (Bletchley to Bedford) Line. The nearest connections by air are from Luton International Airport and Stansted Airport.

Equestrian - Hacking from the property is excellent - immediate woodland riding is available via a bridleway directly opposite the property. For the competition enthusiast the location is ideal for very quick access via the M1 and major link roads to a large number of competition centres, including; Twin Trees (Unaff SJ/Dressage, XC, ODE, BDS, BDT) just 17 miles, Milton Keynes Eventing Centre (BD, BHTA & Unaff) 18 miles, Addington (BSJA, BD & Unaff) 21 miles, College EC (BSJA, BD, BHTA, BDS, BDT, NPS & Unaff) 22 miles, Patchetts EC (BSJA, BD & Unaff) 32 miles and Lordsbridge (BSJA & Unaff) 35 miles.

Agents note - The vendors have suggested that should viewers be equipped to bring bicycles with them they will happily take them on a cycle tour of the local woodland bridleways.

Office Hours: -
Monday to Friday: - 9:00 to 5:00, Saturday: - 9:00 to 11:30,
Sunday: - Closed, Public Holidays: - Closed.