Church Lane, Oakley, Bedford

Well-positioned on the edge of the popular village of Oakley, this substantial established family home offers space, adaptability and the potential for further development if required, subject to the necessary consents. Occupying a large plot of around 1/3 of an acre, the accommodation includes five bedrooms, two with en suite shower rooms, as well as three reception rooms - a very large living room, a separate dining room and an ideal play room, snug or home office. The well-appointed kitchen has some built-in appliances and there is plenty of space for a breakfast table, the utility room offers useful further workspace and there is a handy ground floor WC. Further benefits include gas to radiator heating and double glazed windows throughout. The outside space really sets this property apart - set on a 1/3 acre plot, the frontage has parking for several vehicles as well as additional garden space with several mature trees. There is a double garage with attached workshop which could be adapted to provide an annexe or similar if needed and, to the rear, a beautifully maintained and manicured garden which is not overlooked and adjoins the sports field behind. Whilst the property would now benefit from general updating, it has been very well maintained and beautifully kept by the present owner and is a rare opportunity to purchase a 'forever home'.

GROUND FLOOR
The welcoming entrance hall provides access to the majority of the ground floor space and, in particular, all three versatile reception rooms. Offering the perfect entertaining space, the main living room measures in excess of 30' x 13' and has windows to three sides providing plenty of natural light. The two further reception rooms can be adapted to provide a formal dining room, play room for children or study/snug space for older members of the family. Replaced in recent years, the kitchen is modern with built in appliances including a double oven, gas hob and larder fridge. There is also plenty of room for a breakfast table. The utility room and ground floor cloakroom complete the ground floor space.

FIRST FLOOR
Four of the five bedrooms are spacious doubles with a good range of built in wardrobes and drawers. The main bedroom has a large en suite shower room, recently refitted to include a double walk-in shower cubicle. Bedroom two also has the benefit of an en suite shower room and bedroom five is still a very good single or small double room (currently used as a study). The family five-piece bathroom, whilst a little dated, has been very well looked after and is spotlessly clean. All first floor rooms enjoy pleasant open aspect views with tall mature trees providing extra privacy.

OUTSIDE
The outside space is a particular feature of the property - to the front there is ample off road parking on the shingle driveway which leads to the useful detached double garage which has power and light and an attached workshop. Subject to consent, this space could easily be converted to an annexe if required. There is further private garden space to the front underneath the large (protected) trees. The rear garden measures 90' x 50' at it's widest and deepest points and offers a largely not-overlooked sunny, south-west facing space. The numerous trees, bushes and shrubs are well looked after and there are raised beds, a patio with pergola and, although unused for some time, a swimming pool which could be renovated for re-use.

LOCATION
The popular riverside village of Oakley is situated around 3.5 miles from Bedford town centre and offers a number of local amenities. There are well-regarded Primary and Secondary Schools, a popular pub/restaurant and regular events in the social club. There is also a handy post office
ewsagents. Countryside walks are on the doorstep. Nearby villages have facilities such as a garden centre (Milton Ernest) and a larger parade of shops, doctors surgery and local supermarket in Clapham. Further afield, Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre is a short drive and Bedford town offers a choice of shops, restaurants and fast rail links into London St Pancras. Bedford also has a choice of independent private schools.