For Sale5 Bedroom House in Clophill Road, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45£1,050,000

BUILT IN 1877 WITH LATER ADDITIONS THIS CHARMING VICTORIAN DETACHED PROPERTY BENEFITS FROM A LARGE SECLUDED PLOT AND VIEWS OVER OPEN COUNTRYSIDE. Road Farm is an impressive period property which enjoys a private position being situated on the edge of the village and set on a generous sized plot of approximately 0.37 of an acre. The property boasts spacious accommodation with typically high ceilings and comes onto the market presented to a high standard throughout. GROUND FLOOR A timber front door opens to the entrance hall with a door opening to the study. The study is dual aspect and has a fireplace housing a log burning stove which is shared with the adjacent sitting room which is also dual aspect. From the study a door opens to the rear hallway with tiled flooring and a staircase rising to the first floor, an archway leads to the kitchen. Off the rear hall is the cloakroom which is fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC and wash basin. It has a tiled floor and a cupboard with a radiator. The boiler/boot room has a tiled floor and a door to the rear garden, it houses the oil-fired central heating boiler. The dining room has a window to the rear and is largely open plan with the family room which is triple aspect overlooking the gardens and has doors to the outside terrace. The kitchen/breakfast room is fully fitted with a range of high quality floor and wall mounted cupboards together with a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink set into the granite work surface. There is a granite breakfast bar with fitted fridge underneath. Other built-in appliances include electric oven, microwave, hob and filter hood. There is a window to the side plus tiled flooring. An archway leads to the utility room with fitted cupboards and a granite a work surface with stainless steel sink inset. There is plumbing for a washing machine, tiled flooring, a window to the side and a door to the garage. FIRST FLOOR The landing provides access to the roof space. Bedroom one is dual aspect with lovely countryside views, there is a range of fitted wardrobes and drawers. Bedroom two has a window to the front, fitted wardrobes and a walk-in in cupboard. Bedroom three is dual aspect and has a range of fitted wardrobes. Bedroom four has a window to the side and a fitted wardrobe. Bedroom five has a window to the side. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, low level WC and a wash basin with drawers and cupboards underneath. It has fully tiled walls, a tiled floor and two windows to the side. The shower room is fitted with a white suite of shower cubicle, a low level WC and a wash basin with cupboard underneath. OUTSIDE In the front garden a five bar gate opens to a driveway with parking and turning space. At the side of the property a lane provided access to a further five bar gate at the rear and this gives access to another parking area and also the garage which is connected with power and light and has an electric door. A door from the garage leads into the utility room. The gardens are on all sides of the property and are extremely private being screened by mature trees and high fencing. They are laid mainly to lawn and there are well-stocked beds and borders with a variety of established shrubs and trees. There is a large paved terrace, a summer house and a garden shed. LOCATION The village of Silsoe provides a Co-op store, lower school, parish church and is the home of Wrest Park a French inspired stately home and grounds which are open to the public. More extensive shopping and leisure facilities are available nearby in Flitwick, Ampthill and the popular market town of Hitchin (both Waitrose). The area is well served by schooling both private and state, including the renowned Harpur Trust schools in Bedford with coach service from the village. The village enjoys good road communications with easy access to Junction 12 of the M1 motorway, A1 and A6 trunk roads. Commuting to London is provided from Flitwick to Kings Cross Thameslink/Moorgate and Hitchin to Kings Cross reaching the capital within 40 minutes. European air travel is available from nearby Luton, with Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted further afield. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water and electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating to radiators. Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council. Tel: 0300 300 8000 Outgoings: Council Tax Band "G" Tenure: Freehold. EPC Rating: "E" Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ. Tel - 01525 290 641