High Street, Houghton Conquest, Bedford Offers Over £490,000

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SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM COTTAGE STYLE PROPERTY - IDEAL FOR YOUNG / GROWING FAMILIES, NOT TO BE MISSED, WELL PRESENTED AND MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT WITH ORIGINAL CHARACTER FEATURES. 

This high specification Character property is located in the heart of Houghton Conquest, a charming and historic rural village roughly five miles south of Bedford town centre. 

On the ground floor an entrance porch opens into the double aspect second reception room with carved wood fire surround, log burner on a raised hearth and stone flooring. The adjoining spacious living room/Lounge also has a log burner inset to a brick chimney breast and exposed beam., The dining room has patio doors to the rear garden and the galley style fitted kitchen with exposed beams is supplemented by utility/workshop entered from the garden or the first-floor landing

On the first floor are 4 double bedrooms, large landing (currently used as an office) and fully tiled modern family bathroom with free standing bathtub and separate shower  

Externally the cottage is framed by a front garden with mature shrubs. Driveway parking to the side. The rear garden is laid to lawn with a further courtyard garden at the end of the row of quaint outbuilding 

*** Why you will love this family home *** 

- Freehold 
- Circa 1,442 Sqft 
- Spacious 
- Multiple reception rooms 
- Charming cottage style property 
- 4 double bedrooms 
- Driveway 
- School catchment i.e. Houghton Conquest Lower School 
- Transport links via A6 & A421 

The village maintains a strong community spirit and rural atmosphere, featuring a number of well-preserved thatched cottages, local amenities including a village shop and post office, Houghton Conquest Lower School, a village hall, and three popular pubs: The Knife and Cleaver, The Royal Oak, and The Chequers. 

Historically notable sites in the area include the ruins of the 17th-century Houghton House and the 14th-century All Saints' Church, one of the largest parish churches in Bedfordshire, while for outdoor enthusiasts, the village is nestled at the foot of the Greensand Ridge, offering numerous public footpaths, bridleways, and proximity to Kings Wood and Glebe Meadows Nature Reserve. 

The location is highly appealing for commuters due to its easy access to major road networks like the A6 and A421, which provide links to Bedford and Milton Keynes, while the main Bedford railway station is a short drive away, offering fast, direct train services to London St Pancras.