Property description
Old Farm is a rather special Grade II listed home and is superbly located being on the fringe of Flitwick neighbouring the woodland of Manor Park and the surrounding countryside.The property dates from the 17th century and you can really appreciate all the lovely period features that blend so well with the later additions - they all add up to a creating a wonderful family home.There are two principle receptions both with Inglenook fireplaces, a kitchen that opens to a breakfast area, cloakroom a large family room with an imposing feature wall and wood burner. There is then an annexe option with a living room, kitchen, shower room and conservatory.Upstairs is a sizable landing, master bedroom with an ensuite dressing room, three further double bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC.There are several timber outbuildings to the south side of the plot.The grounds extend to approximately 4 acres (subject to survey) and are made up of formal gardens, ancient woodland and paddocks. You really do have to stand in them to appreciate the peace and tranquillity.Call the team at Local Agent Network to book your appointment to view.
Old Farm
From the reception porch there are doors leading through to the sitting room and dining room both of which enjoy triple aspects, heavily beamed ceilings and Inglenook fireplaces with wood burners. The farmhouse kitchen has a built in pantry and is fitted with a range of cabinets, it opens up to the breakfast room which has an Inglenook fireplace and a store room leading off.The substantial family room was added a number of years ago and features an imposing feature wall with a wood burner. There are windows and double doors that lead out to a garden terrace. The present owner created an annexe facility that leads off the family room and includes a shower room, lounge, newly installed kitchen and conservatory.Upstairs in the main house is a spacious landing that features exposed beams to the walls and ceiling. The sizeable master bedroom is again adorned with beams and cushioned plaster. There are three further double bedrooms and the family bathroom with separate WC.NB: The pool house is not included in the sale as it has been sold separately.
Accommodation sizes
Reception PorchLiving Room - 20'6\" max x 14'5\"Dining Room - 17'0\" x 14'8\"Inner HallCloakroomKitchen - 15'0\" x 9'0\"Breakfast Room - 10'5\" x 8'6\"Family Room - 25'4\" x 14'10\"Annexe:Shower RoomSitting Room - 14'10\" x 9'2\"Kitchen - 11'8\" x 9'8\"LobbyConservatory - 13'0\" x 9'7\"
Grounds
Old Farm occupies a plot that we understand is around 4 acres (subject to survey), it is made up of paddocks, formal gardens and ancient woodland.It is approached via a long driveway that initially leads between the two road fronted paddocks (not owned by the property). The mature hedging then takes you into the frontage of Old Farm with its shaped lawn dotted with mature trees and feature sundial. The carriage driveway sweeps past the farmhouse with its flagstone entrance.The two paddocks run to the front and north side of the site and are both post and rail fenced. The main formal gardens lay to the rear of the farmhouse and pool house and feature many mature trees, shrubs and bamboos together with many planting areas.The ancient woodland of Old Farm neihbours Flitwick Manor Park which is a beautiful park having of around 22 hectares and forms grass and meadow walks, marshes, lakes and ancient woodland. The layout dates mainly from the late-18th and early-19th century, and attracted praise from J C Loudon. The grounds were originally part of a wider ornamental estate.
Outbuildings
Several timber outbuildings and sheds with a tarmac yard.
Property Features :
- Stunning Grade II listed farmhouse and pool complex on the fringe of Flitwick
- 17th Centuary and steeped in period features
- Main house with annexe facilities
- Three large reception rooms
- Farmhouse kitchen & breakfast room