Property description

• - Four / Six Bedroom Detached Family Home
• - Three Reception Rooms
• - No Upward Chain
• - Plot of c1.35 Acres (STS)
• - Situated Between Bedford and St Neots
• - Outbuildings, Barns & Workshops


Whitewood Corner is a very large (over 4,000 sq feet) and individual chalet style property situated amidst open countryside on a plot of c1.35 acres (STS), midway between Bedford and Cambridge.

The property dates originally to the1920s and was built by author Reverend Maklin in unique style with very large windows and central chimney. Now extended and refurbished throughout, with double glazing throughout, and exposed wood block flooring, it provides modern comforts in a traditional home.

The spacious living accommodation is arranged over two floors and heated by oil central heating to radiators. The cosy solid fuel stove in the kitchen and calor gas to the range cooker provide excellent resilience and independence.

The ground floor accommodation comprises three reception rooms. The lounge has a delft shelf for safe display of ornaments, whilst the open fire in the dining room is especially nice at Christmas. The smallest reception is currently used as study. The tiled kitchen-breakfast room has solid oak units, granite worktops and island plus a walk-in pantry which houses a freezer and a fridge. There are four bedrooms, a dressing room, two bathrooms, and a shower room, as well as a large bright utility room. Four impressive double doors lead onto a veranda and integrated conservatory.

To the first floor are an additional two bedrooms, with the large master benefitting from dual aspect windows with brilliant views of the countryside, en-suite facilities and a chalet area suitable for a cot. There are fitted solid oak bespoke wardrobes and cupboards in the first floor, fixed around exposed beams and the atrium style landing has natural lighting from a roof window.

Externally, the property is accessed by a gated entrance and long driveway with four mature lime tree leading to a gravel parking area for numerous vehicles. The house is situated away from the road and the magnificent conservatory overlooks a very large lawn. Enclosed gardens in excess of 1 acre wrap around the property, and include a range of outbuildings, superb workshop-cum-den and large barn with potential for conversion to small dwelling, as well as a garage. The garden comprises a copse of mature trees with spring bulbs, herb and vegetable areas, lawns, a natural well and an orchard.

Gamlingay is situated c2 miles from Sandy and c8 miles from St Neots, both of which offer mainline access in to Central London. The village also boasts a range of schools, restaurants and takeaways amongst other facilities.

• - Six Bedroom Detached Family Home

• - Four bathroom/shower rooms/en-suites

• - Three Reception Rooms
• - No Upward Chain
• - Plot of c1.35 Acres (STS)
• - Situated Between Bedford and Cambridge
• - Outbuildings, Barn & Workshop