Sharpenhoe Road, Streatley, Bedfordshire, LU3

A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED GEORGIAN PROPERTY WITH A USEFUL RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS AND SET IN GROUNDS OF ABOUT 3.33 ACRES INCLUDING FORMAL GARDENS AND A PADDOCK.

Bury House is a fine five bedroom Grade II Listed country property quietly situated in the older part of the village and enjoying some stunning views over the adjoining countryside. It enjoys secluded formal gardens plus a paddock, totaling about 3.3 acres. There is a brick built stable block with great potential for conversion subject to planning permission. There is another substantial outbuilding of approximately 1200 square feet ideal for secure storage.

GROUND FLOOR
Double doors open to a porch where further doors open into the entrance hall where a staircase rises to the first floor, a door leads to the rear hall. The drawing room is an impressive reception area with a feature fireplace with a marble hearth, it has two windows to the front, a window to the rear and double doors opening to the gardens. The sitting room has a feature working fireplace, it is dual aspect with windows to the front and side. The rear hall has a half-glazed door to the rear courtyard, it has woodblock flooring and steps down to the cellar. The cloakroom is fitted with a white suite of low-level WC and wash basin, it also has woodblock flooring and a window to the side. The study has woodblock flooring and a window to the side. The dining room has woodblock flooring, a window to the rear plus an opening to the kitchen which is partially fitted with a range of reclaimed pine floor and wall mounted cupboards together with an “L” shaped island providing further storage. There are granite work surfaces, a deep enamel sink, a two oven AGA with matching AGA electric double oven cooker, a built-in dishwasher and a fridge/freezer. The flooring is flagstones and two steps up to a breakfast area/garden room which has double doors opening onto the terrace and rear garden. Off the kitchen is a utility room which is fitted with wall cupboards, it has plumbing for a washing machine and granite work surfaces. The cellar is accessed by steps down from the rear hall, it has paved flooring and a radiator.

FIRST FLOOR
The landing is spacious with windows to the rear and side. Bedroom one is triple aspect with windows to the front, side and rear. It is fitted with a range of fitted wardrobes and a door leads to a ensuite bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising bath with marble surround, shower cubicle, wash basin and a WC. There is a window to the front and fitted wall cupboards. Bedroom two is dual aspect with windows to the front and side. This has an original fitted cupboard and original cast iron fireplace. Bedroom three is dual aspect with windows to the rear and side. Bedrooms four and five both have windows to the rear overlooking the garden. Bedroom five has a window to the rear. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath, a wash basin and a low-level WC. It has a tiled floor, half tiled walls and a window to the rear overlooking the garden.

NOTES
We understand from the vendor that bedrooms three and four have original wide Georgian floorboards currently concealed by carpets. The drawing room, sitting room, rear hall and bedroom five have Victorian floorboards also currently concealed by carpets.

OUTSIDE
In total the plot extends to 3.33 acres. The front garden is bordered by mature yew tree hedging and is laid partly to lawn. It is well-stocked with a variety of mature shrubs. A gravel pathway leads to the front door and a gravel driveway through a five-bar gate leads to the rear of the property where there is ample parking and turning area for numerous cars.

Close to the rear of the main house is a brick-built stable block which offers a great potential for conversion subject to planning. Within this outbuilding are stables with iron railings with wooden partitions between the boxes and brick floors, and which offers great potential for conversion subject to planning permission. It is currently used mainly for storage and houses a wood store, an oil-fired central heating boiler and a washroom. It offers potential for additional fuel sources including solar panels and multifuel heating.

A further brick and timber-built barn with electric door extends to about 1200 square feet and offers excellent potential secure storage for machinery or even a classic car collection.

Immediately to the rear of the property are formal lawns which are extremely private. There is a large paved terrace with well stocked beds and borders with many mature shrubs and traditional roses. There is a pergola set on brick pillars, a vegetable plot and numerous mature trees including beech and ash. There is also a paddock with a field shelter and an additional area of adjoining woodland which measures approximately 0.27 acre, this is available by separate negotiation. The land and outbuildings offer potential for keeping horses, chickens and livestock as well as growing produce.

LOCATION
Streatley is a small village with its own Grade I Listed church, public house and village hall. Local shopping facilities are available in the nearby village of Barton-le-Clay. Whilst Flitwick, Milton Keynes and Luton provide more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. There are a number of independent schools in the area including the Orchard School and Nursery in Barton le Clay, the Harpur Trust schools in Bedford, Haberdashers Aske’s at Elstree and St Albans High School. The property is easily accessible to the M1 and Harlington station providing commuting to London and The City. Air travel is available locally from Luton with Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted slightly further afield. The area is well served by recreational facilities being on the edge of the down land at Sharpenhoe Clappers which is in the stewardship of the National Trust.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water and electricity and drainage are connected
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council.
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band “G”
Tenure: Freehold.
EPC Rating: “Exempt”

Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ. Tel -