Bushmead Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44

A Grade II listed, three bedroom thatched cottage set in a fairly rural location with a sizeable plot of approximately one eighth of an acre. This detached character home offers lots of charm and further potential although it has been extensively refurbished during 2023-2024. The versatile, single storey accommodation includes a sitting room with fireplace and wood burner, exposed beams, a reception hall, modern kitchen, utility area, recently refitted bath/shower room and an en-suite cloakroom. Outside in the mature gardens, there are various types of trees, numerous different sized timber sheds, a large double garage and ample parking. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this unique home. Please call us for any further information and to book your appointment. 

Ground Floor


Entrance/Reception Hall
3.6m x 3.4m (11' 10" x 11' 2") Solid wood entrance door, tiled floor, sliding sash window, brick fireplace and concealed oil fired boiler.

Living Room
4.58m x 3.8m (15' 0" x 12' 6") Feature brick fireplace with wood burner, three windows to the front and side, satellite TV connections, double radiator and some exposed beams.

Bedroom One
4.39m x 4.2m (14' 5" x 13' 9") Two windows to the side and rear, fitted wardrobes, exposed beams, radiator, door to;

En-suite Cloakroom
With a two piece white suite incorporating a pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC, window, radiator, (plumbing for a shower enclosure), access to the roof space.

Bedroom Two
3.4m x 3.2m (11' 2" x 10' 6") Two windows to the front and side, radiator, vaulted ceiling and beams.

Bedroom Three
2.6m x 2.13m (8' 6" x 7' 0") Sliding sash window to the front, radiator, beamed vaulted ceiling.

Kitchen
4.84m x 2.4m (15' 11" x 7' 10") A range of modern wood effect base and wall units, stainless steel sink and mixer tap, splashback tiling, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, window to side, tiled floor, electric cooker point, further appliance space, recessed lighting to ceiling.

Inner Hall
Double airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and storage.

Bath/Shower Room
Fitted with a modern three piece white suite comprising a large shower enclosure with sliding doors and electric shower, wash hand basin and low level WC, splashback tiling, secondary double glazed window, radiator, extractor fan, recessed lighting to ceiling.

Utility/Breakfast Room
2.86m x 1.8m (9' 5" x 5' 11") Radiator, tiled floor, storage area, door to;

Rear Lobby
3.10m x 2.13m (10' 2" x 7' 0") Access to sun room and freezer room.

Lean- To Sun Room
3.96m x 1.84m (13' 0" x 6' 0") A basic Sun Room with sliding doors on to the garden, radiator.

Freezer Room
Plumbing for washing machine, utility space, paved floor, window and door to rear and driveway.

Exterior


Main Garden
Around an 1/8th of an acre in total and predominantly to the front of the property.
Established and laid mainly to lawn, various shrubs, plants and mature trees and boundaries, two patios, good sized summer house with power and lighting, composting area, potting shed, good sized driveway and timber gates to the front entrance.

Rear
Large shingle driveway with ample parking, double gates to the front, oil storage tank, access to the drainage system.

Double Garage
6.35m x 5.26m (20' 10" x 17' 3") Detached brick/block built double garage to the rear of the property, with stairs to the part boarded space, (could be suitable for a studio/office), window to rear, twin up and over doors, power and light.

Numerous Outbuildings
Of mainly timber construction, of all sizes and suitable for various uses.

Notes
Grade II Listed in 1983 - listing entry number 1321215 of special interest.
Parish of Staploe and under Bedford Borough Council.
The official description reads; Cottage. C17. Timber framed, with colour washed brick infill and casing. Half-hipped thatched roof. 4-room plan, one storey. Gable end to road. E elevation : 4 2-light horizontal sashes, 3 to R with glazing bars. Plank door in line with central double red brick ridge stack. C20 single-storey extension to rear elevation.

The property is not on mains drainage.
The heating is via a modern oil fired boiler (serviced in 2023).
Aug 2024 - Within the last year the property has been...................
Extensively re-wired
The thatch has been over hauled
Further roofing work has been undertaken
The heating and plumbing has been flushed through
Boundary work has been carried out and trees removed
The drains have been cleared and emptied
Most of the ...