Stanbridge Road, Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, LU6

Giblin Property are delighted to bring to market this extended, three-bedroom, semi-detached house located in the sought-after Bedfordshire village of Totternhoe. Stanbridge Road is positioned at the foot of the Totternhoe Knolls and Nature Reserve and is surrounded by numerous bridal paths and stunning countryside.  Since purchasing the property 5 years ago the current owners have re-decorated the property throughout, replaced the boiler, replaced the fuse box, updated the kitchen and bathroom, replaced multiple windowpanes, and landscaped the front and rear gardens. The property boasts a gated, gravelled driveway with off street parking for multiple vehicles and a private, rear garden in excess of 200’. 

Ground floor accommodation comprises; entrance hall, a lounge featuring a wood burning stove, a ground floor cloakroom, an extended,  dual aspect, kitchen-diner boasting ample work surface, wall and base units and double doors opening onto the rear garden.  First floor accommodation comprises; a landing with loft access via hatch and pull-down ladder, master bedroom featuring a fitted wardrobe, bedroom 2 also featuring a fitted wardrobe, modern bathroom suite and third guest bedroom.  Externally the property boasts a stunning, private rear garden in excess of 200’ boasting two patio areas, two lawn spaces (one being synthetic turf), brick-built sheds, a detached garage and orchard currently producing tomatoes, raspberry’s, figs, peaches, blackberries, rhubarb, apples, pears & blueberries.  There is a gated side access that leads to the driveway.  The front of the property features a gated, gravelled, driveway with off street parking for multiple vehicles and a raised patio with steps up to the front door.

Totternhoe is an ancient village in Southern Bedfordshire, famous for The Totternhoe Knolls where an old fort stood which dates to the Romans and the Normans, and a chalk quarry producing Totternhoe Stone and modern lime kilns. 

A thriving community with a village butcher serving local produce, two welcoming public houses, a cricket and football club, recreation ground with children’s’ playground, scout hut and village memorial hall where regular events are held.

The village school is thought very highly of and serves children from the ages of 4 to 9 with a pre-school on site and ‘before and after’ school clubs.  Children can sit the 11+ grammar school exam with successful entrants often going on to grammar schools in the nearby town of Aylesbury, (a public bus travels through the village to Aylesbury).  There are further excellent secondary schools in the neighbouring towns of Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Wing and Tring.

For the commuter there is easy access to the A5 for the M1, A41 for the M25, London Luton International Airport is approximately 12 miles away (about a 30 min drive) and London Euston can be reached from nearby Leighton Buzzard or Tring railway stations (fast train approx. 29mins).

For the equestrian purchaser, there are many bridle paths that make for excellent hacking, several livery yards and approximately 5 miles away is Bury Farm Equestrian Village.

Nearby attractions to enjoy include Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable Downs Visitor Centre and The London Gliding Club.