Clophill, Bedfordshire

An attractive Victorian cottage dating back to the late 1800’s
Original period features to include open fireplaces
Two formal reception rooms
A fitted kitchen with adjoining lean-to & bathroom
Two first floor bedrooms with fitted wardrobes to the master
Enclosed low maintenance garden with useful brick outbuilding
Available to acquire with no ongoing chain
Central village situation opposite a green & close to local amenities
A quaint Victorian cottage set within the picturesque village of Clophill, Bedfordshire opposite an open green, available with no ongoing chain and vacant possession. The home retains some original period features to include exposed brickwork, open fireplaces and original doors with brass fittings.
Internally there are two formal reception rooms, a kitchen with adjoining lean-to acting as a utility area, a ground floor bathroom and two well proportioned bedrooms on the first floor. Outside there is an attractive low maintenance garden with useful brick-built outbuilding.
The main entrance to the home comes by way of a replacement composite door which leads into the living room. This room features an open fireplace with exposed brick surround and original, fitted double storage cupboard to one side. An internal door off this room leads through to the dining room which has a latched door leading to the staircase and first floor, an original open fireplace which also has exposed brick work, and a further door leads into the kitchen.
The kitchen has been fitted with a range of wall and base level cabinetry with a solid worktop. There is an integrated electric fan assisted oven and a four ring ceramic hob inset to the counter surface over. Space and plumbing have been made available for a washing machine. There is a door to one side leading out to a lean-to area which doubles up as a utility space for additional white goods. A stable door off this room leads to the outside and garden. Off the kitchen is the bathroom which has been fitted with a traditional white suite to include a panelled bath with shower over, low level w/c, a vanity unit with top mounted basin and a heated towel rail. Complimentary ceramic tiling covers the walls.
The first floor landing has access to both bedrooms on this level. The principal bedroom has two windows facing out to the front aspect of the home, a cast iron fireplace and fitted double wardrobes set to either side. The second bedroom has garden views and an airing cupboard housing the boiler, water cylinder and affixed shelving.
To the outside the garden has been tastefully landscaped with raised beds lined with a variety of shrubs and plants. The entirety of the garden has been tiled for convenience and there is a gate to the far end leading out to a bin storage area. Within the confinement of the garden is a useful brick built outbuilding which is supplied with both power and light and has space for additional white goods if required.
The village of Clophill is well positioned to cater for the commuter with the M1/A1 motorways both within a 20 minute drive, alternatively there are regular train links in to London St Pancras from either Flitwick or Harlington platforms, taking a matter of 35/40 minutes respectively. There is a local convenience store and several well established eateries within walking distance, further and more substantial amenities can be found in Ampthill offering a selection of small individually owned shops, hairdressers and a Waitrose Store. The area is renowned for its autonomous schooling at all levels including Redborne Academy, there is also a local pick up for the Bedford Harpur Trust schools. There are various public footpaths and bridleways within a short distance from the property.