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Guide Price£775,000

High Street, Great Barford, MK44

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Stunning Condition
  • Grade II Listed
  • Annexe/Barn Conversion
  • Original Features
  • Village location
  • Close to local amenities
  • Off road parking
  • Excellent road links
  • En Suite
  • Games Room

Description

Welcome to The Old Crown, Great Barford, a rare and unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented, Grade II listed, four-bedroom detached cottage, meticulously renovated to an exceptional standard. Formerly the heart of the village as the local pub, this property seamlessly blends historical charm with contemporary luxury, creating a warm and inviting home that is truly one of a kind.

Upon entering, you are immediately greeted by a sense of character and heritage. The property retains a wealth of original features, including exposed brickwork and striking timber beams, which are complemented by a stunning open fireplace. These elements are thoughtfully balanced with modern finishes and high-quality materials, ensuring both comfort and style throughout.

The spacious accommodation offers versatile living, ideal for families, couples, or those seeking a flexible layout. The main reception room is a welcoming space, perfect for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests. Large windows and double glazing flood the room with natural light, highlighting the beautiful finish and enhancing the cosy atmosphere. Adjacent to the reception room, a formal dining area provides an elegant setting for dinner parties or family gatherings, while a separate home office offers a quiet and productive workspace, catering to the needs of modern living.

The kitchen is a true showpiece, designed to exacting standards and equipped with premium appliances, ample storage, and stylish cabinetry. This space is both practical and visually appealing, making it the heart of the home. The four well-proportioned bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged to provide privacy and comfort for all family members. The principal bedroom benefits from a luxurious en suite bathroom, finished to a high specification, offering a tranquil retreat at the end of the day. The additional bedrooms are equally inviting, featuring tasteful décor and plenty of storage.

A unique feature of this property is the impressive annexe, a barn conversion situated within the grounds. This versatile space offers a multitude of options, whether used as guest accommodation, a home office, or a leisure area. Currently, the annexe houses a fantastic games room complete with a bar, making it the perfect spot for entertaining friends and family or unwinding after a busy week. The barn conversion retains the same attention to detail and quality as the main house, with exposed brick and timber beams continuing the theme of character and charm.

Throughout the property, gas central heating ensures a warm and cosy environment, while double glazing provides energy efficiency and peace of mind. The entire home has been fully renovated, with every detail carefully considered to preserve the integrity of the original building while introducing modern comforts and conveniences.

Great Barford has a regular Bus Service to Bedford Town Centre and Train Station. The popular X5 Bus route which travels between Oxford and Cambridge also stops in the Village.
The A421 is ideally situated with direct links to the A1 and M1, Milton Keynes is also a short distance away.
The local post office, Doctors Surgery, Pubs, Restaurants and Supermarkets are all within close proximity.
The local schools are highly regarded and have an excellent reputation.

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EPC Rating: C

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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
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Garden
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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

Superfast

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; 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

  • Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy327 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    176
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • John Donne Church of England Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    119
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Moggerhanger Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    119
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Roxton Church of England Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    70
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Renhold VC Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    191
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Sandy Secondary School3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,259
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Mark Rutherford School3.5 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,150
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Goldington Academy4 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    958
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Castle Newnham School4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    744
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Thomas More Catholic School4.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    893
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* 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 FR Sandy, Sandy2.7 miles
Lidl Perkins Road, Bedford2.8 miles
Waitrose Bedford, Bedford3 miles

GP surgery

Great Barford Surgery202 metres

Pharmacy

121 Pharmacy2.9 miles

Hospital

Bedford Hospital5.5 miles

Green space

Play Space244 metres

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Sandy Rail Station3.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Willoughby Close14 metres

Typical drive times

Sandy12 min · 5.3 miles
Wixams13 min · 8.8 miles
Bedford14 min · 7.2 miles
Kempston14 min · 8.6 miles
Milton Keynes (city)28 min · 23 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

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 2Medium risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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