Clapham Park, Clapham, Bedford

Originally built in 1873, Park House is a magnificent striking piece of Victorian architecture in a French Gothic style. This unique, secluded country house benefits from easy access to local private schools and Bedford Town centre which is just 3.3 miles away.

The property is approached down a private tree lined driveway of approximately ¾ of a mile which leads onto a large gravelled circular driveway for numerous vehicles.

The main attraction is the grand central staircase made from Oak with decorative Bathstone around the three sided gallery. Additional benefits include Oak hand carved doors, retained original marble fireplaces and ornate coving

Boasting generous accommodation over three floors, and with the penthouse benefitting from a separate entrance and staircase, the overall accommodation provides eight reception rooms and ten bedrooms.

The gardens that immediately surround the house extend, in all, to about 2.8 acres. The main gardens to Park House overlook a south west aspect and are complimented by a large terraced patio and water features. A further 20 acres of Parkland is available which include, a double garage, five stables and a loose box with a manége. The manége is approximately 50m x 20m in size with a sand and rubber surface, with electricity and water supply.

The property comprises of:

Main House: Drawing room ♦ Sitting room ♦ Dining room
Play room ♦ Study ♦ Kitchen/breakfast room ♦ Master bedroom
with en suite ♦ Dressing room ♦ Store room ♦ 4 further
bedrooms (3 with en suites) ♦ Utility room ♦ Cloakroom & WC
Cellar ♦ Garaging Grounds of about 2.8 acres

Penthouse: Entrance hall ♦ Spiral staircase ♦ Sitting room
Study Kitchen/breakfast room ♦ 5 bedrooms
2 bath/shower rooms ♦ Storage room ♦ Utility room

**HISTORY**
Over its history, Park House has taken on different roles, from the Howard family home to a secret safe house Churchill apparently frequented during the second world war. In the 1950's, it was turned into a rehabilitation centre for the wounded service men of WWII. From 1968, the house was bought by the Holy Ghost teaching order of nuns, where it remained until it was sold as a residential home in 1985. Unlike many houses of its time, Park House has retained an air of dignity and magnificence, having retained many of its original features.

**LOCATION**
Located in the central-northern part of Bedfordshire, Bedford has been a settlement since early medieval times, as proven by historical sources documenting the reigns of various Saxon kings. Bedford is built on the River Great Ouse, which has, throughout the centuries, been an important source of sustenance for the developing local population.

Bedford town centre includes a mix of both chains and independent shops mostly dotted around the central square mile of the town. There are shops of every sort, serving the entire community of Bedford. In the center of the town there is also the 'Castle Quarter' which describes itself as "a square mile of independent shops." Since 2004, however, the town has begun offering a number of other markets including the Bedford Gourmet Market, Farmers Market, Home and Garden Market and Arts and Crafts Fair.

Bedford School (boys), Bedford Modern School (co-educational) and Bedford Girls' School all provide outstanding education for 7-18 year olds. Pilgrims', St Andrew's and Polham are excellent feeder schools.

Major roads serving Bedford include the A421, A509, A6 and A4280 and the nearest motorway is the M1 junction 13, which is just under 15 miles away. Bedford is served by

Two train stations located less than a mile apart, the main one being Bedford Station and the other Bedford St Johns. Bedford Station features trains that go to Brighton via London St Pancras.

Disclaimer
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs are provided for guidance only. Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. Floorplans are for illustration purposes only. Goodacres Residential has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the potential buyers must obtain verification from their solicitors. Potential buyers are advised to check and confirm the EPC and council tax bands before committing to any expense

Tenure: Freehold