The Old Stables, Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, LU6

Completed in April 2021, this extremely characterful DETACHED BARN CONVERSION offers TWO BEDROOMS, TWO BATHROOMS plus an OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING KITCHEN AREA to the GROUND FLOOR, with a cleverly constructed MEZZANINE FLOOR within the roof space offering a further BEDROOM & SITTING ROOM. High VAULTED CEILINGS, a wealth of EXPOSED TIMBERS & BRICKWORK, FLAGSTONE FLOORS and a WOOD BURNING STOVE are just some of the charming features. Set alone and on a GOOD SIZE PLOT approaching 0.25 OF AN ACRE, the PRIVATE & SECLUDED GARDENS ENCIRCLE the property and back onto the idyllic TOTTERNHOE KNOLLS nature reserve. There are also THREE OUTBUILDINGS, one used as a LAUNDRY/UTILITY, ANOTHER A STORE ROOM and the largest is presently used as a GYM. To the front is very ample DRIVEWAY PARKING for several vehicles and the property is approached by an ELECTRIC FIVE BAR GATE.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

Composite security entrance door leading into hallway. Exposed ceiling timbers. Flagstone floor with underfloor heating and directional spotlighting. Timber steps to Mezzanine Floor.

Living Room

High vaulted ceiling within front gable with exposed beams and feature high level window. French doors to gardens. Flagstone floor with underfloor heating and wood burning stove. Concealed wiring for wall mounted TV. Two wall light points. Opening to:DINING AREA with ample space for table and chairs. Flagstone floor with underfloor heating. Full length glazed panel with views across the garden and towards 'The Knolls' Opening to the Kitchen Breakfast Area

Kitchen/Breakfast Area

Fitted with a quality range of base and wall mounted, units with complementary solid oak wood block work surfaces and upstands, extending out to a breakfast bar with space for stools. Built in electric double oven and four ring electric hob with overhead extractor unit. Integrated dishwasher and space for fridge and freezer. One and a half bowl white sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap. Flagstone flooring with underfloor heating and exposed brickwork. Concealed under unit lighting, and inset LED spotlighting..

Bedroom 1

Triple aspect Double bedroom with two high level windows, one velux and one with fitted shutters plus window to side aspect and full length glazed panels with views to the garden, and across to The Knolls'. Fitted carpet. Overhead light point, directional spotlighting and electric radiator. Glass panel opening to En Suite Shower Room.

En Suite

Walk-in, tiled, shower enclosure with contemporary black rainfall shower head plus hand held attachment. Wash hand basin. set in vanity unit with black monobloc mixer tap. Pipework in place to fit a WC. Tiled flooring, extractor fan, inset spotlights and co-ordinating black heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2

Currently used as a dressing room with window to side aspect with oak wood block sill. Fitted carpet. Electric 'Heatstore' wall mounted radiator.:

Bathroom

This bathroom is fitted with a WC and wash hand basin and the pipework is in place for a bath or shower but currently not completed. Window to side aspect. Inset spotlights, flagstone floor and electric radiator.

Mezzanine Floor

Timber ladder like steps up to this higher level floor.

Room 1

Exposed original timber ceiling beams. Fitted carpet. Velux window. Two overhead light points. Currently used as a Sitting Room

Room 2

Restricted head height. Built in cupboard housing the pressured hot water cylinder. Velux window, fitted carpet and overhead light point. Currently used as a Guest Bedroom

Driveway Parking

An electric remote controlled five bar gate provides access onto the shingled driveway providing off road parking for approximately four/five vehicles. There is also a personal side gate.

Gardens & Outbuildings

The gardens encircle the property, the main garden being SOUTH FACING and backing onto the Totternmhoe Knolls. This is a level garden, mainly laid to lawn with a selection of sapling trees includes a blossoming apple tree. To one side a brick and raised timber decked seating area with a central fire pit and a pergola covered, sandstone paved additional seating area. There are THREE OUTBUILDINGS.Building 1 Brick built with a pitched tiled roof, currently used as a LAUNDRY/UTILITY fitted with power and light and plumbing for the washing machine plus a butler sink with mixer tap & WCBuilding 2 Timber construction, attached to Building 1 and used as a STORAGE shed.Building 3 Large timber construction with double doors and with power and light, currently used as a GYM There is also a useful LOG STORE AREA.Sensor and courtesy lighting and timber fenced boundaries enclose the garden, the whole plot approaching 0.25 OF AN ACRE.

General

A brick and timber framed period farmer's barn, with a re-inforced steel frame, converted to a high standard home in 2021 with a SIX YEAR ARCHITECTS CERTIFICATE with ABC+ WARRANTY. High quality, Aluminium double glazed windows and doors throughout and with electric heating and pressured hot water system plus underfloor heating.Tenure: FreeholdCouncil: Central Bedfordshire District CouncilCouncil Tax Band : DEnergy Rating: CPostcode: LU6 2BW

Location

The small village of Totternhoe lies approximately two miles west of Dunstable and the A5. Within the village are pleasant public houses, a primary school, church and the local beauty spot, the Totternhoe Knolls, is a delightful nature reserve on the site of an iron age hilltop fort. Around the village are a choice of footpaths and bridleways, the recreation grounds also provide playing facilities for children and the village football/cricket club and club house has an active sports and social element.. For the commuter, there is easy access to junction 11A of the M1 motorway and for the rail traveller, Luton/Leagrave station on the St Pancras/City line is 7 miles distance, and Leighton Buzzard station, on the London Euston line. is 5 miles distance