The Millstone
Mill Road, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire
Offers Over
£950,000
"A beautiful five-bedroom detached thatched house with far-reaching countryside views, generous gardens, and a detached double garage"
The Property
A beautiful five-bedroom detached thatched house with far-reaching countryside views, generous gardens, and a detached double garage. Situated in the heart of the sought-after village of Sharnbrook, The Millstone is a much-loved family home that benefits from a brand-new thatch completed in 2023.
The formal front entrance sits centrally within the house and opens to a series of well-appointed reception rooms. The heart of the home is the spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area. The kitchen features a generous range of shaker-style wall and base units with dark granite work surfaces and a four-door Aga in a classic cream finish. A peninsula subtly separates the kitchen from the dining space, which easily accommodates a large dining table and is flooded with natural light thanks to French doors opening to the patio terrace. Finished with oak flooring, this space is ideal for entertaining.
To the rear of the kitchen, a utility room offers further cabinetry and storage, and a separate boot room provides space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, with direct access to the gravelled driveway. A WC is also conveniently located in this section of the house.
The kitchen leads into a charming snug, complete with exposed oak beams and wall panelling. This room enjoys dual-aspect windows and features a characterful brick fireplace with an electric log burner. From here, a hallway leads to the front door, where the central staircase rises to the first floor and a storage cupboard. Off the hallway is a peaceful study, and at the far end of the home, a stunning sitting room with views across the rear garden. Full of character, this room offers a serene and inviting space to relax.
Upstairs, there are five generous bedrooms. The landing is naturally bright thanks to well-placed windows. The principal bedroom is spacious and beautifully presented, with a stylish en suite featuring a freestanding bath, contemporary fittings, and a large walk-in shower.
Bedroom Two is located at the opposite end of the home and overlooks the side terrace. Bedrooms Three, Four, and Five are all well-proportioned doubles. Bedroom Five benefits from an adjacent shower room with modern fittings and a walk-in shower. In contrast, the remaining bedrooms are served by a centrally located family bathroom, styled in keeping with the home’s other bathrooms.
Externally
The property is accessed via a private driveway shared with one neighbouring property, offering parking for five vehicles at the front and an additional private gated driveway leading to the detached double garage with further space for two cars. A French door from the dining room opens onto a charming patio area featuring a covered well. Steps lead to a further terrace with wonderful views over the formal gardens and open countryside beyond.
The main garden is laid mostly to lawn with mature shrubs and established borders. A five-bar gate and fence run along the boundary, opening into a larger lawned area at the lower part of the plot. This section includes a substantial storage shed and an outbuilding currently used as a games room, which could easily be converted into a gym or studio.
Beyond the formal garden lies a delightful surprise: an expansive meadow-style space extending towards the river and lakes. With large mature trees and naturalistic planting, this area can remain wild for a relaxed, natural setting or be cultivated into an additional formal garden, offering flexibility and privacy in equal measure.
Key features
Description
Local Information
Sharnbrook, long renowned for its Academy School, is located just nine miles to the north of Bedford with easy access from the A6 and access to Bedford’s excellent network of roads allowing connections to the M1, A1, Milton Keynes and other important employment and recreational centres. Bedford’s mainline railway station offers fast and regular services to London’s St Pancras.
Additional facilities include a Lower School, two Public Houses, GP’s surgery, local shops, an established village playing fields’ association offering tennis, bowls, football, cricket, a social club and a village hall. Sharnbrook dates back to Saxon times and there is a Norman church.
Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax
Band G
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.
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