3 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming and characterful 3 bedroom detached period home, located in the quaint village of Carlton, on the Bedfordshire/Buckinghamshire border.Tastefully presented throughout, the house blends new and old superbly with period casement windows, exposed beams and fireplaces, mixed with a contemporary fittings. The house offers an eyecatching kitchen breakfast room that provide integrated appliances, stone work tops, and stylish 'Island unit'. At the front of the house is a bright and spacious living room with wood burning stove, whilst to the rear is versatile sitting room that enjoys a lovely back drop of the Courtyard Garden . Upstairs there are 3 double bedrooms and a modern, refitted shower room. Additionally, the house features an attractive hallway and a good size utility come cloakroom.A real draw of the property is the garden grounds surrounding the house. Directly behind the property is a colourful Courtyard garden that is well stocked with an array of plants, shrubs and trees within a gravelled and paved patio area. Beyond the initial garden is a large lawn garden that was formerly a Paddock, complete with brick outbuilding, that is well tended with mature trees providing good coverage and privacy. The gardens enjoy a sunny, south easterly facing aspect, that would make a lovely setting for a growing family and is ideal for entertaining.Running along the side of the house is a large driveway that provides parking for several vehicles and has the potential for a good size garage to be built (STP). Carlton is a small village that offers a Post Office/Shop and local pub. The village is surrounded by Countryside with Harrold Country Park being just over 0.5 miles from the house. Further amenities can be found in the neighbouring village of Harrold that offers a doctors surgery, Co-op store and restaurant. Bedford Train Station is under 9 miles from the house and provides a service to London St Pancras (Int) in around 45 minutes. Viewing Recommended.