Aldwyck Wood 2 Green End Renhold Bedford MK41 0Ll

Aldwyck Wood 2 Green End Renhold Bedford MK41 0Ll

ALDWYCK WOOD Situated on the edge of Green End in the pretty village of Renhold, is Aldwyck Wood, a large and beautifully presented family home that in recent years has been run as an award winning B&B. The land on which Aldwyck Wood stands has been in my family since the 1930s, says Ian. My grandfather was a nursery grower and my parents cultivated it for a great many years. Then in 1953 a chalet bungalow was built for my mother and father; it was the house that I was born in, so I ve lived here for the majority of my life. My parents ran the place as a smallholding and also kept bees; the old villagers still know the property as the honey house and it s actually represented as a bee hive on a tapestry that hangs in the church.

Solid door with windows to either side to: ENTRANCE HALL Window to front aspect. Stairs to first floor landing with understairs storage cupboard. Tiled floor. CLOAKROOM Two piece suite comprising a low level WC and hand wash basin. DINING ROOM 4.45m x 2.96m Large window to front and window to side aspect. Tiled floor. Glass bricks to sitting room. SITTING ROOM 5.53m x 4.51m Window to side aspect. French doors to rear aspect. Tiled floor. Recessed brick fireplace with wood burning stove. Glass bricks to dining room. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 7.24m x 3.30m French doors to rear aspect fitted with retractable Plisse fly screens. Glass brick windows to front aspect. Tiled floor. Contemporary soft close kitchen units. De Dietrich rangehood. Five ring gas hob. Bosch oven and top oven/grill. Two pull our larder units. Internal vacuum system. Franke sink with filter tap. Space for dishwasher and fridge. Feature pendant strip ceiling lights. UTILITY ROOM 2.17m x 2.01m Range of fitted base and wall mounted units. Inset sink. Space for washer and dryer. Door to boot room. Door to engine room.

Seller Insight When my wife and I took ownership, the house was small and extremely dated, so we have dragged it kicking and screaming into the 21st century. We added substantial extensions to either side of the property, gutted the interior of what was the bungalow, altered the layout completely and beautifully decorated throughout. We also created an annexe for my mother to live in, which has it s own separate entrance - although it can also be accessed via the main house - and separate utilities; it even has its own postal address. I d say my favourite part of the property is the grounds, says Ian. We have around ten acres so I can go out there and totally lose myself. It s so peaceful and beautiful, and it seems to go on forever. To the front of the house it s very formal, but to the back we have woodland, an orchard and a huge open space that we actually considered turning into a glamping site; the possibilities for its use are endless. Since we renovated the house I love it all, says Ian, but it s the kitchen that s the real hub of the home. It s a lovely family space, and the French doors create a really nice connection with the garden when the weather is warm. Our surroundings are extremely picturesque, but the location is also very convenient, says Ian. In around ten minutes we can be on the A1 or junction 13 of the M1, and we re very close to Bedford town centre which has everything you might need as well as the fast train into St Pancras station. We recently held our son s wedding here and had a large marquee and lanterns hung amongst the trees, and we also put on a huge fireworks display; it was a magical day. It went so well that we also considered the possibility of turning it into a permanent wedding venue. This is the home I ve known since birth, so it will be a wrench to leave, says Ian, but I m extremely proud of what we ve achieved, and I hope the new owners will be every bit as happy here as my family has been for the past eighty or so years.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING MASTER BEDROOM 4.46m x 3.56m Window to side elevation. French doors to Juliette balcony. Vaulted ceiling with contemporary Fantasia ceiling fan. Loft storage hatch. DRESSING ROOM 4.44m x 2.34m Window to front elevation. Fitted triple sliding wardrobe, pull out shoe racks, two double tallboy wardrobes with drawers under and three chests of drawers. Recessed ceiling lights. EN SUITE Window to side elevation. Vaulted ceiling. Four piece suite comprising a low level WC, bidet, double basin vanity unit with large heated mirror and separate shower cubicle with glass door. Electric shaver/charging point. Recessed ceiling lights. BEDROOM TWO 4.47m x 2.95m Window to front elevation. Vaulted ceiling with contemporary Fantasia ceiling fan. EN SUITE Three piece suite comprising a low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin and glass door shower cubicle. Electric shaver/ charging point. Recessed ceiling lights.

BEDROOM THREE 4.43m x 3.04m Window to rear elevation. Vaulted ceiling with contemporary Fantasia ceiling fan. Oak wood panelled headboard. EN SUITE Three piece suite comprising a low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin and glass door shower cubicle. Electric shaver/charging point. Recessed ceiling lights. BEDROOM FOUR/CURRENT BEAUTY ROOM 3.95m x 3.56m Dormer window to front. Sink with worktop. Vaulted ceiling. Fujitsu air conditioning. BEDROOM FIVE / CURRENT BEAUTY ROOM 3.5m x 3.3m Dormer window to front. Sink with worktop. Vaulted ceiling. Fujitsu air conditioning. FAMILY BATHROOM Velux window. Infrared two person sauna. Four piece suite comprising a low level WC, panelled bath, separate shower unit with glass door and inset hand wash basin with large vanity unit. Electric shaver/charging point. Recessed ceiling lights. OFFICE 2.37m x 1.8m Built in desks.

ANNEXE 1000/month rental income: KITCHEN / DINING ROOM 5.75m x 3.35m Window to front and rear aspects. Door to garden room. Range of base and wall mounted units. Inset stainless steel sink with drainer. Four ring ceramic electric hob. Built in Stoves electric double oven. Space for fridge and washing machine. Radiator. GARDEN ROOM 4.27m x 2.24m Door to rear aspect. Half height UPVC windows. Radiator. SITTING ROOM 4.3m x 4.02m Window to front aspect. Recessed brick fireplace with wood burning stove and tiled hearth. Wall and ceiling lights. Radiator. BEDROOM SIX 4.3m x 3.38m Sliding French doors to rear aspect. Fitted mirrored wardrobes. Radiator. BATHROOM Window to side aspect. Three piece suite comprising a low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin and panelled bath with shower over. Extractor fan. Vanity light and mirror. Heated towel rail. OUTSIDE Electric gate access with automatic driveway lights. Outside lighting. Gravel parking area with surrounding post and rail fencing. Approximately 10 acres featuring mixed woodland, grassy meadows and an orchard with apple, pear and plum trees. Sheds, green houses, polytunnel, allotment area and fruit cage. Patio entertaining area. DOUBLE GARAGE 5.52m x 5.35m Detached double garage with pedestrian door and electric roller shutter door. External electrical power socket. OUTBUILDING Outbuilding comprising a workshop (6.01m x 3.16m), store (6.01m x 3.32m) and garage (6.01m x 3.43). External electrical power socket.

AGENTS NOTES Built 1953, Rebuilt 2005/6 Council Tax Band: F. Annexe: A Bedford Borough Council Main house underfloor heating upstairs and down Mains pressure hot water throughout the main house Heat recovery and filtered air ventilation system Built in vacuum cleaning system Not listed All mains connected Gas boilers - Sought After Village - Four Reception Rooms - Kitchen Breakfast Room - Six Bedrooms - Sauna in Main Bathroom - Separate Annexe - Approx. 10 Acres - Double Detached Garage - Outbuilding - Automatic Gated Entrance Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 4377568 copyright 2016 Fine & Country Ltd.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 03.08.2016

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