Property description
***STUNNING! - APPROX 5.5 ACRE PLOT - PLANNING PERMISSION FOR TWO BARN CONVERSIONS - 3700 SQ FT. ACCOMMODATION - DETACHED ANNEXE - EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES*** Manor Farm is a stunning example of a Victorian farmhouse, dating back to the 1830's and offering extensive living accommodation spread over four floors. The main house offers a wealth of character and charm with features including open fireplaces, exposed brick work, beautiful beams and wooden drop latch doors throughout; having been lovingly improved by the current owners the property is presented in excellent condition. Accommodation comprises; three reception rooms including a large hall, cloakroom, a kitchen/breakfast room, separate utility/laundry room, a stunning master bedroom suite with a luxurious en-suite and dressing room/wardrobe, four further double bedrooms (two of which with en-suites) and a beautifully appointed family bathroom.
The detached annexe is a completely separate dwelling with own postal address and is also presented in excellent order with accommodation comprising entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/diner, a spacious bedroom and fitted bathroom suite. Furthermore; the granary has been converted into a detached home office, is fully insulated and double glazed with power and lighting.
Outside; the property occupies grounds of approx 5 acres with ample parking to the front and side; a well maintained rear garden with an array of beautiful flowers, plants and trees, a vast patio area and sheltered decked seating area making an ideal entertaining space. The plot is further made up of mature paddocks, fields and a small lake with further stables and a floodlit menage for equestrian use.
TWO DETACHED BARNS WITH PLANNING PERMISSION TO CONVERT AND RENOVATE - Occupying approx 1/2 acre; there is a two bedroom detached barn and a four bedroom detached barn. Planning reference numbers: CB/13/04366 & CB/14/03496 Central Bedfordshire Council.
An internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this wonderful property has to offer!
MAIN HOUSE
Entrance
Via a glazed side door into a porch area with tiled floor, radiator and door into:
Reception Hall - 15' 11'' x 16' 0'' (4.85m x 4.87m)
Double glazed window to front, feature fireplace with log burning stove inset, radiator, tiled floor and beamed ceilings.
Lobby & Boiler Room
Further door leading outside from lobby, stone floor and door into boiler room housing boiler and hot water cylinder.
Cloakroom
Fitted to comprise a low level WC and wash basin with cupboard under, part tiled walls, tiled floor and double glazed window to rear.
Lounge - 19' 4'' x 16' 1'' (5.89m x 4.90m)
Double glazed windows to front and side aspects, feature open fireplace, two radiators, TV point, stairs rising to first floor with cupboard under and wooden door to front leading outside.
Kitchen - 18' 3'' x 15' 2'' (5.56m x 4.62m)
A range of wall and floor mounted units with granite work surfaces over, a single bowl sink unit with mixer tap, aga, pantry cupboard, fitted electric oven and induction hob on a central island, exposed brick wall and beams to ceiling, radiator, double glazed double doors to rear garden.
Utility/ Laundry Room - 15' 4'' x 15' 1'' (4.67m x 4.59m)
Fitted with floor units with rolled edge work surfaces over, a single bowl sink and drainer unit, plum,bing for washing machine and tumble dryer, radiator and tiled floor.
Dining Room - 16' 0'' x 16' 0'' (4.87m x 4.87m)
Double glazed doors to side, double glazed window to front, feature open fireplace, two radiators TV point and carpeted.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Carpeted throughout, radiator and stairs rising to second floor.
Main Bathroom - 16' 1'' x 12' 10'' (4.90m x 3.91m)
Fitted to comprise an oversize bath, double shower cubicle, two wash basins with cupboards underneath, low level WC and bidet, radiator, part tiled walls, part exposed brick walls, beams to ceiling and double glazed windows to both front and side aspects.
Bedroom Three - 18' 9'' x 12' 1'' (5.71m x 3.68m)
Two double glazed windows to rear, further stable door to rear, TV point, two radiators, built-in wardrobe.
En-Suite
Fitted to comprise a fully tiled shower, pedestal wash basin and low level WC, radiator and glazed window to side.
Bedroom Four - 16' 1'' x 16' 0'' (4.90m x 4.87m)
Windows to both front and side aspects, original decorative feature fireplace, TV point, radiator and carpeted.
En-Suite
A three piece suite comprising fully tiled corner shower, wash basin with tiled splashback and low level WC, carpeted, extractor fan.
Bedroom Five - 16' 1'' x 16' 0'' (4.90m x 4.87m)
Double glazed windows to both front and side aspects, original decorative feature fireplace, two radiators, TV point, built-in wardrobe and carpeted.
SECOND FLOOR
Landing
Velux window to rear, carpeted.
Master Bedroom - 16' 3'' x 16' 1'' (4.95m x 4.90m)
Double glazed windows to front and side aspects, vaulted ceiling with feature beams, exposed brick walls, TV point, radiator and carpeted.
En-Suite - 16' 0'' x 8' 11'' (4.87m x 2.72m)
Fitted to comprise bath with mixer tap, wash basin with mixer tap and storage unit underneath, low level WC, part tiled walls, radiator and feature beams.
Dressing Room / Wardrobe - 15' 11'' x 6' 11'' (4.85m x 2.11m)
Bedroom Two - 15' 11'' x 15' 10'' (4.85m x 4.82m)
Double glazed window to front, vaulted ceiling with feature beams, exposed brick walls, radiator and carpeted.
DETACHED ANNEXE
Entrance Hall
Double glazed front door, hatch to loft and tiled floor.
Bedroom - 13' 8'' x 10' 2'' (4.16m x 3.10m)
Double glazed windows to rear and side aspects, beamed ceiling, TV point, wall mounted heater and carpeted.
Bathroom
A three piece suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, wash basin and low level WC, part tiled walls, tiled floor, wall mounted heater and double glazed window to side.
Kitchen/Diner - 10' 10'' x 11' 0'' (3.30m x 3.35m)
A range of wall and floor mounted units with rolled edge work surfaces over, a one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, electric oven and hob with extractor hood over, plumbing for washing machine, part tiled walls, tiled floor, double glazed window and door to rear.
Lounge - 14' 4'' x 10' 7'' (4.37m x 3.22m)
Two double glazed windows to rear, one to front, TV point, beams to ceiling, wall mounted heater and carpeted.
DETACHED HOME OFFICE - 14' 4'' x 13' 1'' (4.37m x 3.98m)
Formally the old granary - converted into a useable office space with double glazed window and door fro access, wooden flooring, power and lighting.
OUTSIDE
Front - Parking/Paddock
A gravelled drive and parking area for numerous vehicles which is accessed via Stanbridge Road and leading to the side of the house as well as to the annexe. The drive also leads further down to the stables where there is more space to build garages and further out - buildings.
Rear Garden/Lake/Fields & Floodlit Menage
The main rear garden space is laid to lawn with flowers, shrubs and trees to borders, large patio area and covered decked seating space. The plot further includes fields, a lake and a floodlit menage.
Stables - 43' 10'' x 30' 0'' (13.35m x 9.14m)
BARNS WITH PLANNING PERMISSION
BARN A - Approximately 1040 sq ft, three bedrooms double bedrooms one with en-suite. Open plan living/dining/kitchen. Garaging for two vehicles. Courtyard and gardenBARN B - Approximately 1920 sq ft, potential for four bedrooms, current approved plans are for two large bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility, study/office, garage, car port and large garden.PLANNING APPLICATION NUMBERS: CB/13/04366 & CB/14/03496 - Central Bedfordshire Council.
Agents Note
The sellers are aware there is potential to develop the front paddock and if planning permission was granted in the next 5 years there will be a 25% overage payment due to the seller on the increased value of the front paddock.
Property Features :
- Large Five Bedroom (Three En-Suites) Detached Character Home
- Further Detached One Bedroom Annexe
- Two Detached Barns With Planning Permission To Renovate
- Equestion Facility Including Menage & Stabling
- Approx 5.5 Acre Plot