For Sale5 Bedroom House in New Road, Maulden, Bedfordshire, MK45£975,000

*** SUCCESFULLY SOLD BY JACKSON STOPS *** WITH AN 0.6 ACRE PLOT, HILLCOTE FARM IS AN ATTRACTIVE FIVE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME SET ON THE EDGE OF MAULDEN VILLAGE WITH OPEN COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS. A rare opportunity to purchase a classic double fronted house set in a private but not isolated location on the outskirts of Maulden. Ideally located and within easy reach of the Georgian market town of Ampthill with its own Waitrose supermarket and for commuters, Flitwick mainline railway station and Junction 12 of the M1 are both within 2 miles and 6 miles respectively. Dating back to 1911 and extended in more recent times, the house provides excellent living space including five bedrooms, four reception rooms including a spacious study which is ideal for those who work from home and a 25 foot kitchen/diner for modern family living. A feature of the property, the wrap around gardens total 0.6 of an acre and have established lawns, seating areas, vegetable and fruit garden and private parking for several vehicles. A viewing is recommended to appreciate the living space and rural lifestyle opportunity on offer at Hillcote Farm. THE ACCOMMODATION Entering the property via the front, the reception hall is a good size and stairs rise to the first floor. Lying to the left hand side the sitting room has a focal fireplace finished in brick with an open grate and hearth. A bay window faces to the south and front aspect with a pair of glazed doors leading to the westerly facing garden along with a pair of sliding doors providing access to the 24 foot heated conservatory. The conservatory benefits from its west facing aspect and has two pairs of opening doors leading to the garden. Located on the right hand side of the hall there are two reception rooms, the dining room having a window to the side garden and the playroom also benefits from a southerly facing aspect with bay window. Forming the heart of the home, the kitchen/breakfast room measures 25' x 13' with ample room for a good size table and chairs. The kitchen itself is fitted with an extensive range of units with a sink, wooden work surfaces and Welsh slate floor. Appliances include a range style cooker, dishwasher, fridge and freezer and there is a large corner pantry cupboard and pull out larder unit, both of which provide lots of useful storage. A pair of glazed doors lead to the conservatory with a window to the rear and door to a rear hall which has access to the garden and a cloakroom fitted with a white suite of wash basin and wc. Beyond the kitchen, a utility room has a range of units with a sink unit and space for tall fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer. Ideal for those working from home, as part of the extension is a spacious study/office which is fitted with a computer desk unit and an extensive range of shelving along with a very useful walk in storage room. FIRST FLOOR All the bedrooms radiate off the landing and have pleasant countryside views with a trap door providing access to the loft. The main bedroom has two picture windows which take full advantage of the views and there is a range of fitted wardrobes. The room benefits from an impressive size and fully tiled ensuite which has a jacuzzi bath, walk in shower cubicle, wash basin, wc and bidet and a full length toiletry/ towel cupboard. There are four further bedrooms, all of a good size, two of which have built in wardrobes. Completing the accommodation is the fully tiled shower room which has a corner shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin and wc. OUTSIDE The property is initially approached via a drive that is shared with one neighbour and double entrance gates lead to Hillcote Farm's own private drive. This provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the rear of the house and gardens. The overall plot is approximately 0.6 of an acre and to the front has mature hedging with central gate leading to the house with gardens to either side of the path which includes a flowering cherry tree, a seating area and gated access to the main garden. The principal garden is westerly facing and has large lawns with a number of mature trees and a paved terrace with covered arbour provides an ideal for entertaining and barbeques. The lawns extends to the rear and leads to a productive vegetable and fruit garden with several raised beds and fruit cage. There are three timber sheds and set at the end of the garden is a good quality and purpose built timber studio which has double entrance doors, a side door and window, power supply and lighting. Adjacent to the rear of the house is a further landscaped garden with pathway to rear entrance door. There is an external boiler cupboard which has power and light and houses the oil fired central heating boiler. DIRECTIONS MK45 2BQ From the A507 roundabout between Ampthill and Flitwick proceeds towards Maulden and at the first roundabout take the first exit signposted to Maulden. After approximately 400 metres take the right turning into New Road and follow the road. Hillcote Farm is the first property on the left hand side as you travel along the road. /// what3words: bike.rotation.redouble LOCATION Maulden is a village on the outskirts of Ampthill with its own lower school, village hall, two public houses. The market town of Ampthill provides a full range of facilities including shops, restaurants, parks, upper school and a Waitrose supermarket. More extensive shopping and leisure facilities are available in the towns of Milton Keynes and Bedford which also includes the renowned Harpur Trust schools. The property is well located for access to junctions 12 and 13 of the M1. Flitwick station provides a main line railway station with frequent services to St. Pancras, The City within 45 minutes via the Thameslink. Air travel is available at Luton with Stansted and Heathrow slightly further afield, whilst Gatwick airport is easily accessible by rail from Flitwick. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water and electricity, oil fired heating to radiators, private drainage 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