Little End, Millbrook, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45

SET IN AN ELEVATED POSITION WITH FAR REACHING VIEWS – AN UNLISTED FORMER DUKE OF BEDFORD FARMHOUSE WITH SUBSTANTIAL OUTBUILDINGS AND 2.9 ACRES.

10 Little End, formerly known as The Kennels and thought to have been a gamekeeper’s cottage, offers great potential to create a fine family home. Offered with no chain and coming to the market for the first time in a generation, the property has been extended to provide 2,569sq ft of living space and has potential to create an annex within the main house or from the substantial original brick and tile outbuildings.

The property is perfectly habitable, whilst offering scope for updating to present day standards.

The accommodation comprises hall, cellar, large sitting room and dining area, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, large rear hall with games room and mezzanine area.

On the first floor there are four double bedrooms all with wardrobes and open outlooks along with a refitted bath and shower room.

Set in approximately 2.9 acres, the property has formal gardens with paddock land to the rear and a double garage with attached brick outbuilding/barn which offers excellent potential for an annex, studio or further garaging.

ACCOMMODATION

A storm porch and entrance door opens into a good size hall where stairs rise to the first floor and a door leads to a useful cellar room which has power points and lighting.

Lying to the left an “L” shaped sitting room and diner is dual aspect and features a floor to ceiling brick fireplace with an inset log burner. Windows face to the front and rear with a set of double doors opening to the side and garden.

Set to the right the kitchen/breakfast room has ample space for a table and chairs and is fitted with a range of base and wall units and a sink. Integrated appliances include a gas hob and double oven. Adjacent to the kitchen, a handy utility room has a sink unit with space for washing machine and dish washer. A rear lobby houses the oil boiler which serves the central heating along with a cloak room with a wash basin and wc. Set to the rear of the house, a long hallway connects the main accommodation to a good size games room which has a tall vaulted ceiling and stairs to a mezzanine storage area. This room offers great potential as an independent annex or work from home office.

FIRST FLOOR

All the bedrooms and bathroom radiate off the landing and all four bedrooms have the benefit of fitted wardrobes. The bath/shower room has been refitted and comprises a suite of bath, separate shower cubicle, wash basin, wc and a heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a five-bar entrance gate and a long driveway which leads to a good size drive and turning area for eight to ten vehicles. A substantial detached brick and tile building, likely to have been the original kennels now offers a double garage and a workshop to one corner. Adjacent to this is a good size open plan 25 x 10 ft barn which can be used for a variety of purposes or converted to an annex or studio (subject to necessary consents).

Formal gardens lie to the front and both sides of the house with established lawns set amongst mature trees and shrubs with a central pathway rising to the entrance door.

Set to the rear of the property there is a large hillside paddock of approximately 2 acres – ideal for a variety of uses.

LOCATION

The village of Millbrook comprises a number of Woburn Estate and individual character homes along with a village hall and church. Approximately one mile to the north west lies the Georgian market town of Ampthill. Shopping facilities there include a Waitrose and a number of independent shops, restaurants and tea/coffee shops and championship level rugby club and delightful 150-acre park. For commuters the M1 motorway is accessible at both junctions 12 and 13, and main line train services to London (city) operate from Flitwick approximately two miles to the south within 45 minutes.

The county town of Bedford lies approximately 8 miles to the north has and has extensive shopping and leisure facilities and is home to the renowned Harpur Trust schools.

DIRECTIONS MK45 2JF
From Ampthill A507 travel towards Ridgmont M1 at the first roundabout take the third exit to Millbrook, travel through the village and at the “T” junction turn right signposted “Sandhill Close”. Follow the road and after approximately 300m take a right into Russell Grove. Follow the lane as far as you can go and 10 Little End will come into view immediately in front of you.

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