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Guide Price£1,500,000

Holywell Road, Studham, Central Bedfordshire, LU6

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • CHARMING THATCHED COTTAGE
  • LUXURIOUS PRINCIPAL SUITE
  • NEWLY REFITTED KITCHEN
  • SOUGHT-AFTER VILLAGE LOCATION
  • NO GRADE LISTING
  • GROUNDS APPROACHING ONE ACRE
  • ANNEX POTENTIAL
  • ELECTRIC GATED PRIVATE ENTRANCE

Description

A Charming Thatched Cottage Set Within Grounds Approaching One Acre

A truly exceptional detached cottage that offers far more than first meets the eye, combining charming period features, beautifully presented accommodation and stunning private gardens.

Dating back to 1934, this impressive and thoughtfully extended home occupies an enviable position, sitting centrally within its generous plot approaching one acre, set behind its electric gated entrance. Lovingly maintained and improved by the current owners, including a recently replaced thatched roof, the property effortlessly blends traditional character with spacious, versatile modern living.

The beautifully presented accommodation is both substantial and flexible, featuring a dual-aspect lounge, an oversized dining room, study, playroom, refitted kitchen/diner opening directly onto the rear garden, a dual-aspect breakfast room, utility room and two ground-floor cloakrooms.

Upstairs, four generous double bedrooms are complemented by two en-suite bathrooms, with the added benefit of generous ceiling heights, something rarely associated with a character cottage of this style. The current owners of the property have thoughtfully incorporated the previously fifth bedroom into a substantial dressing room which in addition to the tasteful four-piece en-suite, completes the luxurious master suite.

For those seeking multigenerational living, the property's flexible layout also offers exciting potential to create a fully independent annexe, subject to any necessary consents.

Outside is equally impressive. The beautifully maintained, private gardens provide a wonderful setting for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying outdoor living, complete with an outdoor kitchen and dedicated allotment area. A double garage, additional carport and ample grounds further enhance the appeal.

Character features are found throughout, including exposed beams, exposed brickwork and traditional latch doors, while the property also benefits from not being listed.

Occupying a delightful position on the edge of the village, this substantial and character-filled family home offers a rare combination of space, privacy and versatility. Studham is one of Bedfordshire’s most sought-after villages, nestled on the edge of the Chiltern Hills National Landscape and renowned for its charming character, active community and beautiful surrounding countryside. Local amenities include a well-regarded primary school, village hall, church, the popular tennis and pickleball club, cricket club, and two local pubs. Miles of scenic footpaths and bridleways are close at hand, while Whipsnade Zoo, the London Gliding Club and several golf clubs are just a short drive away. Excellent road links, the M1 and nearby mainline railway stations provide convenient access to surrounding towns and London, making Studham an ideal setting for families and commuters alike.

A home that really must be viewed to appreciate the space, setting and lifestyle on offer.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-10-30

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,074 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£1,500,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £392,684 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good LimitedThree Limited NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Studham Village CofE Academy1.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    87
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Kensworth Church of England Academy1.4 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    90
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Dagnall VA Church of England School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    53
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Lark Rise Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    351
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ardley Hill Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    422
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Queensbury Academy2.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,093
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Manshead Church of England Academy2.4 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,134
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Priory Academy2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 16
    Pupils
    830
    Type
    Academy converter
  • All Saints Academy Dunstable3.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    520
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The Chalk Hills Academy3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,644
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Lowther Road, Dunstable2.1 miles
Tesco Dunstable Langdale Express, Dunstable2.3 miles
Aldi Beecroft Dunstable, Dunstable2.9 miles

GP surgery

Kirby Road Surgery2.7 miles

Pharmacy

Langdale Pharmacy2.3 miles

Hospital

Luton & Dunstable Hospital4.1 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden715 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Leagrave Rail Station5.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Studham Lane149 metres

Typical drive times

Tring16 min · 9.7 miles
Dunstable7 min · 3.7 miles
Houghton Regis11 min · 5 miles
Hemel Hempstead15 min · 8.3 miles
St Albans (city)21 min · 13 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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