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PERIOD ATTACHED FARMHOUSE, ANNEXE AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES

5 ACRES  (stms) - Situated in this quiet rural lane right on the Herts/Beds border is this exceptionally rare opportunity to purchase an extensive attached family home with land in an area that is superbly located for easy access to the National road networks, Luton Airport and trains to London, yet has extensive hacking almost on the doorstep or for those special occasions, Dunstable Downs is just a short drive away.  The accommodation with all main rooms having views over the paddocks comprises principal bedroom with ensuite, two further bedrooms, large family bathroom, loft suite of large bedsitting room opening to ensuite shower room, entrance lobby, large lounge, dining room and snug area, fitted farmhouse kitchen, conservatory/utility room, WC., study and playroom/bedroom five. Outside, the property is accessed through high electric gates onto the gravel driveway providing parking for six or more vehicles, horsebox lorry hardstanding, single garage/workshop attached to large triple garage block with adult ‘chill out’ entertainment area, further behind this area  is the One Bedroom Annexe, low maintenance gardens and superb detached gym. The equestrian facilities include two stable blocks with eight stables, further quarantine stable,  tractor/hay/barn, feed/tack rooms, four main paddocks, starvation paddock, manege, second gated entrance way from the lane and the entire perimeter has dog proof stock fencing.

ACCOMMODATION

 

ENTRANCE LOBBY

Double glazed entrance door with extra opening side panel ideal for those large pieces of furniture, tiled floor, opening onto:

 

LOUNGE

5.33m x 3.30m (17’6” x 10’10”)

With stunning leaded glass window into the conservatory, exposed stained wooden floor, beamed ceiling, door to conservatory and part open plan to the kitchen/breakfast room.

 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

4.27m x 3.91m (14’0” x 12’10”)

Double glazed windows with views across to the paddocks, good range of fitted base and eye level units with matching work surfaces, double bowl butler style sink unit with mixer tap, huge integrated ‘Norcool’ larder cooler, dishwasher, Aga cooker, beamed ceiling, and tiled flooring.

 

CONSERVATORY/UTILITY ROOM

4.57m x 3.81m (15’0”x 12’6”)

Double glazed windows to two sides, deep butler sink, plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, door to rear garden and door to WC.

 

WC.

With low flush suite.

 

BOILER HOUSE

Brick built and adjoining the main house with riding coats and boots drying/storage area.

 

DINING ROOM/SNUG AREA

6.05m x 3.96m (19’10” x 13’0”)

Window to front aspect, feature brick fireplace, stairs to first floor with unusual display alcove on the stairs. Doors to playroom and study.

 

STUDY

3.66m x 2.24m (12’0” x 7’4”)

Dual aspect windows to front overlooking the driveway and to the side overlooking the gated entrance.

 

PLAYROOM/BEDROOM FIVE

3.35m x 3.05m (11’0” x 10’0”)

Window to side aspect, beamed ceiling, brick fireplace, wooden floor, built-in storage.

 

FIRST FLOOR

 

LANDING

Further staircase to the loft bedsitting room.

 

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM

3.66m x 3.05m (12’0” x 10’0”)

Window to front aspect with wide ranging views over the property, range of fitted wardrobe and dressing furniture. Door to ensuite shower room.

 

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM

Obscure glazed window to side aspect, white suite  comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin in vanity unit, W.C. tiled walls and chrome radiator/towel rack.

 

BEDROOM TWO

3.35m x 2.24m (11’0” x 7’4”) plus door recess.

Dual aspect windows to both side and to front overlooking the drive and onwards over the paddocks.

 

BEDROOM THREE

3.51m x 3.66m (11’6” x 12’0”)

Window to side aspect and built in wardrobe.

 

FAMILY BATHROOM

Suite comprising corner bath having an overhead shower, pine panelling, Jack & Jill twin basins set into a vanitory unit, low level WC and airing cupboard.

 

LOFT BEDSITTING ROOM

6.10m x 3.66m (20’0” x 12’0”)

Window to side aspect with views over to the stable yards and the paddocks beyond, open plan to sitting area and onwards to a concealed area with shower cubicle, wash hand basin and W.C. Good range of fitted cupboards and two further eaves storage cupboards.

 

OUTSIDE

 

THE GARDENS

There are low maintenance small gardens to the lane side and the stable yard side. They are both well stocked with specimen shrubs and perrenials planted amongst swirls of gravel and substantial rocks. The stable side, additionally has a patio, decked area, large brick and roof tiled covered BBQ / seating area.  Concrete walkways have been laid to provide access from the housing to the equestrian facilities, around the garaging and to the gym.

 

PARKING

Access is via wrought iron electric gates onto a large gravel driveway with parking for at least six vehicles and further leads to the garaging. Off the driveway is a concrete hardstanding area for parking a horsebox lorry.

 

GARAGING

10.97m x 9.75m (36’ x 32’)

Triple width garaging with electric doors, lighting, painted concrete flooring and door to side workshop store 10.97m x 1.52m (36’ x 5’). To the rear an area is balastraded off from the parking and currently forms an adult ‘chill out’ area, and a pedestrian door to an adjoining garage/workshop 4.72m x 4.57m (15’6” x 15’).

 

ANNEXE

Located to the rear of the large garage block. We are informed by the vendor this has been used as an annexe for over 12 years. There is access from the rear of the triple garage or via its own front door and is arranged as follows:

 

LOUNGE

7.92m x 3.35m (26’x 11’) narrowing to 2.13m (7’).

Sliding patio doors to conservatory, range of storage cupboards, front door, back door out through the triple garage and open plan to the kitchenette.

 

FITTED KITCHENETTE

2.44m x 2.44m (8’ x 8’)

Excellent range of fitted floor and wall units with work surfaces over, inset circular stainless steel sink and matching drainer, integrated oven and hob, inset ceiling lighting, tiled floor and integral fridge and freezer.

 

CONSERVATORY

4.27m x 3.81m (14’ x 12’6”)

Windows to front and side overlooking the paddocks and manege, set on low brick walling, laminate flooring, wall lighting and door to small garden/sitting area.

 

DOUBLE BEDROOM

3.96m x 3.05m (13’ x 10’)

With two windows to the side, one overlooking a small wooded area and the other towards the manege.

 

SHOWER ROOM

Large shower unit with glass panels, low level WC. wash hand basin in vanity unit, air exchanger unit and inset ceiling lighting.

 

OUTSIDE

Small garden/sitting area, vegetable garden and access to a small woodland area.

 

EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES

 

There are two sets of stables, each being supplied with auto drinkers. Light and power connected to all parts of the equestrian yard and all walkways and areas of heavy traffic use are of concrete.

 

STABLE BLOCK by Chart. Top qualitytimber built block of four stables on a wide concrete forecourt.

 

Chart block and ideal for quarantine purposes.

• 3  Stables  @ 12’ x 10’
• 1  Stable    @ 14’ x 8’
• 1  Stable  @ 16’ x 8’ Detached, but close to the

 

• Tack/Feed Room 1 @ 27’ x 9’6”
• Tack/Feed Room 2 @ 22’ x 9’6” widening to 13’6”

 

LARGE TIMBER BARN An attractivebuilding with four internal Lodden stables:

 

• 2 Foaling boxes @ 16’ x 10
• 1 Stable             @ 12’ x 12’
• 1 Pony Stable    @ 10’ x 8’

 

Within this part of the barn is a large sheltered saddling and grooming area with wide access through to:

 

 

• Hay Barn/Tractor Store @ 35’ x 20’

 

MANEGE

40’ x 20’

Post and railed, having a rubber and silica sand surface and two low level floodlights.

 

LARGE GYM

Fully insulated, solid flooring, uPVC windows with paddock views. Currently a ‘state of the art’ gym, but could convert to a large home office if required (stpp).

 

THE PADDOCKS

The land is split into four main post and railed paddocks, two having water troughs and also a small starvation paddock. All boundaries are stock fenced and dog proof. The perimeter is part bounded by mature hedging, a set of large double timber gates give a 2^nd entrance to the land.