Woburn Road, Lidlington, Bedford

The Forge is a converted agricultural building, set in grounds of around 3.5 acres with equestrian facilities, amidst beautiful Bedfordshire countryside.

With the conversion completed in 2022, The Forge offers beautifully presented accommodation set on a single level, with a modern open plan living arrangement and 4 en-suite double bedrooms.

The rural location is discretely setback from the road on a driveway of around 0.2 of a mile in length, and the grounds comprise around 3.5 acres of gardens, extensive parking, and equestrian facilities to include flat grazing land, stables, sheds, and a recently constructed high-quality irrigated arena.

The stunning rural setting on the edge of the village of Lidlington is perfectly complimented by far reaching views across undulating Bedfordshire countryside and it just a short drive to Junction 13 of the M1, the towns of Flitwick & Ampthill, and Milton Keynes and Bedford are easily accessible.

In all, a dream home for those with an equestrian interest, or the land may suit many other purposes, and with Centre Parcs Woburn Forest and the proposed Universal Studios development just a short distance away, maybe many other exciting opportunities in the future.

Living Space - A front door opens into a large open plan living space, flexible in its arrangement, the current configuration having a family room, dining area, living room, sitting room and a kitchen.

The main area has windows front and rear with far reaching views over beautiful Bedfordshire countryside. Plenty of space for large dining table, sofas and chairs. A second area is set up as a sitting room with some exposed brickwork and a fireplace with a double sided RIAS wood-burning stove. Two sets of triple bifold doors give views over the gardens, paddocks and undulating countryside.

The kitchen area has an extensive range of units with composite worktops to include a central island with under mounted sink, and breakfast bar. Appliances include a wide induction hob, extractor hood, 2 ovens, warming drawer, dishwasher and a housing for a side-by-side fridge/ freezer. Corner larder cupboard. Exposed brickwork to one wall with triple windows overlooking the stables and arena.

A utility/ boot room has a door to the side, hot water cylinder and a door to the cloakroom.

The cloakroom has a WC and wash basin, window to the side and space for a tumble dryer and washing machine.

Bedroom Quarters - A corridor off the living space gives access to the four en-suite bedrooms.

The master bedroom is a large double bedroom with double bifold doors opening onto the gardens, with fabulous far reaching views across the gardens, to the paddocks and beyond. Further window to the rear. A dressing room has plenty of space for wardrobes, hanging rails, etc. and a door opens to the en-suite bathroom which has a four piece suite comprising WC, wash basin with vanity unit, double ended bath and a double sized shower with glass screen. Fully tiled floor and walls and a window to the side.

Bedroom 2 is a double bedroom with two windows to the side. An en-suite shower room has a WC, wash basin with vanity unit, double sized shower, window to the side and fully tiled floor and walls.

Bedroom 3 is a double bedroom with two windows to the side. An en-suite shower room has a WC, wash basin with vanity unit, double sized shower, window to the side and fully tiled floor and walls.

Bedroom 4 is a double bedroom with two windows to the side. An en-suite shower room has a WC, wash basin with vanity unit, double sized shower, window to the side and fully tiled floor and walls.

Grounds - From the A507 a gated private driveway (owned by neighbouring land owner- with a maintenance responsibility) of around 0.2 of a mile in length leads up to The Forge. The site, approaching 3.5 acres, is made up of level grazing land, currently divided into paddocks with post & rail, post & wire and post & electric tape fencing. There is a large stone laid driveway, and parking for many vehicles. There are gardens to the front and rear of the property. The site offers far reaching Bedfordshire countryside views.

Equestrian Facilities - ARENA - A recently constructed high-quality arena by Elmtree Enterprises Ltd of Buckingham has a Martin Collins Mixed Fibre surface, which is irrigated under surface, and enclosed by post and rail fencing.

STABLES - Temporary timber built stables with three boxes and additional timber storage sheds. Planning permission has been granted for an open fronted barn for permanent stabling.

GRAZING - flat level grass paddocks with stock proof fencing.

Heating - Oil fired central heating to wet underfloor heating.
Wood-boring stove.

Water & Sewerage - Sewerage is to a private sewerage treatment plant, located to the rear of the property.

New Build/ Conversion Warranty - The property benefits from the balance of a "Build Zone" 10 year warranty.

Cost/ Charges/ Property Information - Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council
Council Tax Band: G

Location & Nearby Links - The Forge is conveniently sent back on a private driveway of around 0.2 miles in length off the A507. Heading from junction 13 of the M1, after passing the left-hand turn for Lidlington it the next private drive on the left - approximately 0.18 of a mile past the Lidlington turning.

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Junction 13 of the M1 - approximately 2.7 miles

Ampthill town centre - approximately 3 miles

Flitwick - approximately 4 miles to Railway Station (trains into St. Pancras Station)

Bedford - approximately 10 miles to Railway Station

Central Milton Keynes- approximately 12 miles to Railway Station (Trains in to Euston)

The property is located close to the Centre Parcs Woburn Forest site and nearby to the proposed Universal Studios Theme Park - possibly creating some exciting opportunities in the future.

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