Church Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45

It is our absolute pleasure to present to you Ampthill's quintessential Georgian house, known for it's ties to Houghton House whence the gates came - there are very few houses that can rival the charm and character that Gates House can offer, all while having the town centre on your doorstep.

Ground Floor


Entrance Hall
Wooden panelled door with fan tail glazing above. The flag stone flooring runs the length of the spacious hall with a gently rising Georgian stairway originally hailing from Houghton House.

Reception Room
14' 7" x 12' 4" (4.45m x 3.76m) The room is beautifully featured with its original Georgian fireplace, believed to have come from Houghton House, and two display cabinets to the alcoves either side being partly glazed. Original floorboards. Sash window to front elevation. Moulded ceiling cornice and center piece. Dado rail.

Dining Room
14' 8" x 12' 6" (4.47m x 3.81m) Original floorboards. Feature fireplace from Houghton House with fitted display cabinets in reveals. Ceiling cornice and moulded centre piece. Dado rail. Recessed B&W ceiling speakers and cast-iron style radiator.

Sitting Room
14' 2" x 12' 4" (4.32m x 3.76m) Situated to the rear of the house with dual aspect sash windows, the side aspect also having a L?Oeil de Boeuf window. The room features an ?Adam? style fireplace and gas fire as well as original floorboards. Either side of which are alcoves with shelving and cupboards below. The ceiling has a center-piece cornice and B&W ceiling speakers.

Cloakroom
A suite comprising of a low level WC, wash hand basin, back-lit mirror.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
20' 7" x 19' 0" (6.27m x 5.79m) A range of base and wall mounted units with marble work surfaces over, central island with breakfast bar, Belfast sink and drainer with Devol brass mixer tap, integrated fridge and dishwasher, Smeg Range cooker inside chimney breast with fitted units in reveals, wooden flooring with brick steps up to the study and steps down to the utility room, sash windows to the front and rear overlooking the shingled courtyard to the rear and a small further courtyard area to the front.

Utility
A barrel vaulted room featuring base units with Danish-oiled oak work surfaces over, 1.5 basin ceramic sink and drainer with Devol brass mixer tap, integrated fridge/freezer, washing machine and separate integrated tumble dryer, conventional gas boiler, window to the side.

Study
12' 1" x 10' 8" (3.68m x 3.25m) This room enjoys views over the gardens and has a door that opens into the rear patio area. B&W speakers in the ceiling, sash window to the side.

First Floor


Galleried Landing
Split level part galleried landing with window overlooking rear garden. Airing cupboard with extensive shelving and storage as well as housing hot water tank and loft hatch.

Bedroom One
13' 10" x 13' 0" (4.22m x 3.96m) Dual aspect sash windows offering delightful views over the rear garden. Ceiling cornice and moulded centre piece. Recessed ceiling B&W speakers. Two radiators.

Bedroom Two
14' 2" x 13' 4" (4.32m x 4.06m) Original floorboards, feature fireplace with two fitted wardrobes in reveals, sash window to the front, cast iron-style radiator.

Bedroom Three
14' 2" x 13' 0" (4.32m x 3.96m) Original floorboards, feature fireplace with fitted wardrobes in reveals, sash window to the front and L?Oeil de Boeuf porthole window to the side, cast iron-style radiator.

Bedroom Four/Cinema Room
13' 10" x 12' 1" (4.22m x 3.68m) Integrated media wall with storage, sash window to the side and L?Oeil de Boeuf porthole window to the rear, radiator.

Bedroom Five/Dressing Room
13' 10" x 9' 5" (4.22m x 2.87m) Features extensive fitted wardrobes, sash window to the front, radiator.

Bathroom One
A suite comprising of a tiled bath, low level WC, wash hand basin, B&W speakers in the ceiling, heated towel rail, two internal windows and sash window to the rear.

Bathroom Two
A suite comprising of a walk-in shower cubicle, low level WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, sash window to the front, recessed ceiling lights and B&W speakers.

Outside


Front Garden
The magnificent wrought iron screening and gates have stone steps leading to the shingle path and front entrance. There is an abundance of mature shrubs, box hedges and plants providing a delightful approach to this fine house.

Rear Garden
The rear garden really is a private oasis featuring an array of delightful individual areas as well as established mature gardens and extensive lawn offering opportunity to enjoy the sun all day long.

The lower level to the rear of the kitchen has a shingle seating area with a raised pond and a brick garden store for garden equipment.

Brick steps lead to a further seating area outside the study with further steps to the main garden and the garden room.

The main lawned area of this stunning garden sits at first floor height and features an ancient Mulberry tree at its centre. Box hedging provides the borders to the well stocked shrub and flower beds along with brick walled boundaries. All of which provide excellent seclusion.

Through a wrought iron gate to the side of the property leads to a further area that accommodates an outdoor pizza oven and BBQ.

It really has to be seen to be believed.

Garden Room/Outbuildings
The garden room is an original brick and timber building that has been recently renovated with large glazing and sun deck to create a great space for spending time. It is lined, insulated with an installed heater. The room has hanging lights installed and also has several power points. At the rear of the building there is a contained outdoor store.

The other outbuildings include the garden store which has power and lights, and a garden shed with a view!

Parking
The property owns a double garage that is situated on the opposite side of the road, accessible via no.31's gated driveway. The current vendors of Gates House park in front of their garage.

Ampthill
Ampthill is a Georgian market town steeped in history with connections to Henry VIII. This historic market town has a variety of beautiful old buildings many of them dating back to the 17th and 18th Century and some of Tudor origin.

A regular market with local traders has taken place on Thursdays for centuries.

The town has several pubs, a wide variety of very well-regarded restaurants, a Waitrose supermarket and a selection of small independent specialist shops. A number of small businesses such as solicitors, estate agents, financial services, hairdressers, and music schools are located in town.

Ampthill Great Park landscaped by Capability Brown dates from 1770 and is a beautiful park to spend time as well as a great place to walk the dogs. There?s a children?s play area and a place to get a snack and a refreshment. It also hosts a three day music and family gala weekend in the summer. Ampthill also has a high concentration of public amenities, The local Upper School in Ampthill, Redborne School, is a very successful 13 - 18 school. There is a bus service to Bedford and a private bus to the excellent Harpur Trust schools. There is also a doctor?s surgery, fire & ambulance stations. Ampthill benefits from excellent commuter links, located between junctions 12 and 13 of the M1, nearby the A6 links Luton to Bedford and the A421 an efficient road into Milton Keynes. Alternatively, there are easy train links from neighbouring Flitwick which takes 49 mins to London St Pancras. There are also many local social clubs including rugby, football, cricket and bowls clubs.