silsoe, bedford

THE COTTAGE2 High Street | Silsoe | Bedford | MK45 4DR

Fine & Country

Tel: +44 (0)845 603 [email protected]

Fine & Country

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, The Channel Islands, France, Hungary, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive and more expensive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property. This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

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The Cottage THE COTTAGEThis stunning Sixteenth Century cottage was, originally, three small houses which, many years ago, were cleverly renovated and converted into this special home.

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Character solid wood door, believed to be originally from a local manor house, with inset leaded light glazed panel to:

ENTRANCE HALL8’3 X 7’0 (2.51M X 2.13M)Leaded light window with secondary glazing to both side aspects. Original parquet flooring. Exposed timbers to walls and ceilings. Bench seat with shoe storage under. Radiator.

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM18’1 X 13’7 (5.51M X 4.14M)Double glazed leaded light Crittal window to front aspect and two double glazed leaded light windows to side aspect. Half glazed door to rear lobby. Fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units with complementary work surfaces and an inset one and a half bowl sink with pillar mixer tap and drainer. Tiled splashbacks. Housing for American fridge freezer. Wine cooler and range cooker with stainless steel splashback and extractor hood over. Integrated dishwasher. Glass fronted display unit. Original brick floor. Inglenook fireplace with feature light and inset wood-burning stove with timber bressumer over. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling, some with original 16th Century builders marks. Radiator.


DINING ROOM18’5 X 14’0 (5.61M X 4.27M)Double glazed leaded light Crittal window to front aspect. Leaded light window to study. Original parquet floor. Large original brick inglenook fireplace (6’8 X 3’2) with tiled hearth, cast iron fire basket with canopy hood, feature lighting and timber bressumer. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. Feature original oak solid wood staircase with under stairs storage cupboard and single glazed window to study. Radiator.

SITTING ROOM17’11 X 13’1 (5.46M X 3.99M)Double glazed Crittal window to front aspect. Leaded light window and French doors with secondary glazing to rear aspect. Brick re-built, to original design, fireplace with inset wood burning stove, brick hearth with timber bressumer over. Recessed shelving either side of the fireplace. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. Original parquet floor. Two radiators.

STUDY16’9 max X 8’3 (5.11M X 2.51M)Double glazed leaded light windows to rear and side aspects. Solid wood stable door with inset glass panel to rear aspect. Small original internal Crittal window to staircase . Reclaimed parquet oak floor, from the M.O.D. buildings in London. Vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers. Radiator.

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REAR LOBBY8’6 X 5’0 (2.59M X 1.52M)Double glazed French doors to rear aspect. Quarry tiled terracotta floor. Recessed ceiling lights. Door to large pantry with window and recessed ceiling light. Radiator.

CLOAKROOM/UTILITYLeaded light window to lobby. Two piece suite comprising low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDINGDouble glazed Crittal window to rear elevation. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. Doors to linen and storage cupboard. Radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM17’10 max X 14’2 max (5.44M X 4.32M)Double glazed Crittal leaded light windows to front and double glazed leaded window to side elevation. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. Door to storage cupboard with hanging space. Two radiators.

EN SUITE10’4 X 5’11 (3.15M X 1.80M)Double glazed leaded light windows to side and rear elevations. Four piece suite comprising low level WC, oversized shower cubicle with overhead and hand held shower attachment, twin sinks with mixer taps and vanity units under. Shaver point. Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM10’2 max X 5’11 (3.10M X 1.80M)Two double glazed leaded light windows to side elevation. Four piece suite comprising low level WC, double ended bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, hand wash basin with vanity unit under and corner shower cubicle. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Radiator.


This stunning Sixteenth Century cottage was, originally, three small houses which, many years ago, were cleverly renovated and

converted into this special home. Beautifully

located, it is set in this delightful traditional

village, and yet within easy reach to a full range

of facilities, not least of which is easy access for

trains into the capital.

vendor


insight“Finding the perfect place to call home can often take weeks or months. But, when we stopped outside this cottage,

it took only a few seconds for us both to know that this unique

country cottage, with its eyebrow windows, was the home we were

seeking. We moved to live here eleven years ago with our young

family, and it has been a magical family home for us.”


“We are particularly fond of our front door, which is studded oak, and is reputed to have been rescued from a

local manor house. Of course, it has been a journey of wonderful

discoveries. We have peeled back ceilings to expose fabulous

original beams and unblocked fireplaces to open up the inglenooks

which now house wood burning stoves. When we added a study it

exposed other timbers, with our builder ensuring that this room is

in keeping with the historic values of the cottage.”


“I adore our cosy, warm sitting room, particularly on winter days when I dim the lights and we relax in front of the glowing fire. Our dining room also has a special

ambience, especially when candles are lit and guests are seated; these are very special occasions. We have created a traditional cottage garden which captures the sunshine

and provides colour and interest with gently perfumed roses and honeysuckle. We also enjoy produce from our fruit trees. We have created two seating areas in which to

relax and dine and we even have a bench in the front garden to enjoy the tail end of sunshine and to watch the world go by. Silsoe has a very strong sense of community and

provides opportunities to pursue many activities. Our local primary school is within walking distance, with both state and independent schools close at hand. Road links are

excellent and nearby Flitwick is where the main line station is located.”


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 07.04.2015

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BEDROOM TWO13’6 max X 9’5 max (4.11M X 2.87M)Double glazed Crittal leaded light windows to front and side elevations. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. Three doors to wardrobes and storage. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE13’8 max X 9’11 max (4.17M X 3.02M)Double glazed leaded light Crittal window to front elevation. Three doors to wardrobes. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR10’7 X 7’4 (3.23M X 2.24M)Double glazed leaded light window to rear elevation. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. Radiator.


OUTSIDEThe property sits behind a stone wall with two wooden gates, steps and path lead to the front door. The gardens surround the property and are laid mainly to lawn with mature flower borders and mature trees, with one of the original property wells serving as a flower bed. A large patio runs across the rear of the house with two large seating areas. The Boiler room is at the rear of the property and houses the combi-boiler for heating and hot water as well as the water-softener unit. The garden is fully enclosed and has outside lighting and tap. The driveway provides parking for six cars and gives access to:

DOUBLE GARAGE24’1 X 16’6 (7.34M X 5.03M)Two up and over doors. Power and light connected. Eaves storage above. Fully insulated gym area (14’10 X 7’9 included in total garage measurements).


Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 0845 603 2825

UNIQUE 16th CENTURY COTTAGETIMBER FRAMEDSOME WATTLE & DAUB WALLSMANY PERIOD FEATURESEXCELLENT CEILING HEIGHTTWO LARGE RECEPTION ROOMSKITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOMFOUR BEDROOMSTWO BATHROOMSMATURE GARDENSDOUBLE GARAGE & OFF-ROAD PARKINGSOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE LOCATION

AGENTS NOTES Built approx. 1550Not listedConservation areaCouncil Tax Band: GCentral Beds CouncilCombi-boiler serving gas fired radiator central heating and instant hot waterMains gas connectedAnglian Water mains drainage and sewerage


The CottageTHE COTTAGE“We will miss so many things when we move; the village, our lovely home, and the friends we have made, and wish the next owners as much happiness as we have experienced during the eleven years we have lived here.”


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