For Sale2 Bedroom House in Rectory Road, Steppingley, Bedford, MK45£350,000

*** SUCCESSFULLY SOLD BY JACKSON-STOPS *** A FORMER DUKE OF BEDFORD TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE FULL OF CHARACTER AND CHARM WITH THE BENEFIT OF A GARAGE AND QUIETLY SITUATED IN THIS SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE. A charming mid terraced two bedroom cottage, originally part of the Duke of Bedford Estate and built in 1855. The property enjoys a number of attractive character features and benefits from a peaceful location with open views to the rear. GROUND FLOOR A split stable style front door opens into the entrance lobby which has exposed timbers and a solid cherry wood floor. A door opens to the sitting/dining room with a double glazed window to the front, there is a feature fireplace in exposed brick which incorporates a multi fuel stove set on a brick hearth. A staircase rises to the first floor and there are exposed ceiling timbers, a cherry wood floor and an electric heater. A door opens to a rear hall with a tiled floor. The shower room is fitted with a white suite comprising large shower cubicle, low level wc and a wash basin. It has a window to the rear, tiled flooring, exposed timbers and an electric heater. The kitchen/breakfast room is fully fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted cupboards, together with a single bowl single drainer sink unit. There are ample work surfaces with tiled splash areas which includes a breakfast bar. There is a Hotpoint electric double oven, a four ring hob, a filter hood, a fridge and a freezer. There is plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. It has tiled flooring and a window overlooking the rear garden and exposed timbers. The study has an electric heater and a door to the rear. FIRST FLOOR The landing has a door to both bedrooms. Bedroom one has a range of built in wardrobes, one of which houses an insulated hot water tank. There is a window to the front and access to the roof space. Bedroom two has a window to the rear, a built in cupboard and open views. OUTSIDE The front garden is well stocked and laid mainly to lawn. A path leads to the front door. There are a variety of mature shrubs. The rear garden is fully enclosed with timber fencing and is laid mainly to lawn. There are flower beds and borders, a garden shed, tap and a gate leading to a single garage which is situated in a block. LOCATION Steppingley is a popular village situated on the edge of the Duke of Bedford's Woburn Estate. The village benefits from a restaurant and public house/restaurant (The French Horn) and a vibrant Church community and cricket club. The village also holds several charity open gardens throughout the summer. There are good local shopping facilities including Waitrose at nearby Ampthill and Tesco superstore at Flitwick. The recently constructed Flitwick Leisure Centre has a ''state of the art' gym, 25-meter swimming pool plus two squash courts. The centre runs an extensive class programme and has its own creche. Steppingley is within a short distance of Woburn with its fine selection of restaurants and the prestigious Woburn Golf Club with its three championship courses. Milton Keynes provides more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. For the riding and walking enthusiast there is a network of footpaths and bridleways with access to the Greensand Ridge Walk and to the Woburn Estate. For those that commute Flitwick and Harlington stations are conveniently close and offer fast and frequent services to London St. Pancras and the south coast. Both Junction 12 and 13 of the M1 are within a 10 minute drive. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council. Tel: 0300 300 8000 Outgoings: Council Tax Band "D" Tenure: Freehold. EPC Rating: "Awaited" Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ. Tel - 01525 290 641