27 - 29 Hockliffe Street
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1EZ
Ship Road, Linslade, LU7 2LW
£280,000
2 Bedroom House - Terraced
- Impressively Renovated Period Cottage Dating back to 1860's
- Hugely Sought After Historic One Way Street in Linslade
- Two Bedrooms
- Fully Refitted Modern Shower Room
- Character Features to Include Wooden Floors, Picture Rails and Sash Windows
- No Upper Chains
- Perfect For Commuting to London in Less than 1 Hour
- Very Short Walk to Town Centre & High Street
- Refitted Kitchen with Appliances to Remain
- Thermal Insulated Exterior Walls
Positioned in a row of characterful Victorian properties along the historic cobbled street of Ship Road in Linslade, comes this impressively renovated and charming, two bedroom cottage which is being offered with no upper chain and ready to move right into!
The home maintains many features of its era to include sash windows, ornate fireplaces, wooden and tiles flooring, picture rails, original wooden interior doors, slate roof and a stunning red-brick facade. Alongside keeping with the traditional character, the property now benefits from modern upgrades to include a new combi boiler and radiators in 2025, new fuse box, full redecoration with quality Heritage paint, refitted modern shower room and kitchen with appliances.
This property is a must see, allowing you to step back in time into a characterful home, brimming with period charm and timeless appeal, yet offering all the comforts of modern living!
More about the Location.....
The sought after and historic Ship Road is one of Linslade’s charming Victorian streets named after the long-standing Ship Inn with the location being steeped in character and heritage. Developed during the town’s railway expansion in the 19th century, the area still retains its period feel with cobbled streets and rows of scenic period cottages, while being just moments from modern amenities and excellent transport links.
The residential fabric of Linslade is diverse, catering to various lifestyles. The area boasts an abundance of green spaces, such as the serene Mentmore Memorial Park, the scenic Tiddenfoot Waterside Park, and the inviting Linslade Woods, offering residents ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Linslade is renowned for its esteemed educational institutions. Lower schools like Linslade Lower, Greenleas, and Southcott Lower lay a strong foundation for young learners, while Leighton Middle School and Cedars Upper School offer comprehensive secondary education, ensuring a well-rounded academic experience for families in the area.
One of Linslade' s main draws is its excellent transportation network. The mainline railway station provides swift connections to London Euston in under 35 minutes, while easy access to commuter roads like the A5, A421, A4146, and the M1 facilitates convenient travel. Furthermore, Linslade boasts a vibrant array of local amenities, including charming cafes, delectable restaurants, convenient newsagents, and inviting coffee shops. This blend of modern convenience and small-town charm makes Linslade an idyllic and highly coveted place to call home.
Accommodation
The property boasts well proportioned rooms throughout, with the carefully laid out accommodation being set over two floors with a loft space for storage.
Entry to the property comes direct from the street, a very traditional feature of the Victorian era, leading right into the cosy yet welcoming living room. Going through here leads into the kitchen/.dining space at the rear which comes fitted with a host of hardwood units to walls and base levels aswell as additional shelving and a fitted bench with a table for dining. Additionally there is striking clay tiled flooring, space for all modern household appliances (to remain) aswell as an insulated back door to the garden.
Stairs rise up to the first floor landing where there are two bedrooms, aswell as the newly refitted shower room with a smart three piece suite featuring a WC, handwash basin with a Bluetooth mirror over and a walk in shower cubicle with 'concrete effect' multi panelling. The main bedroom faces the front of the property, with wooden flooring, original wooden door, feature fireplace and secondary glazing fitted to reduce noise. The second bedroom is at the back, which has a handy wardrobe over the stairs with pull out clothes rack and also is ideal for being used as an office or study to work from home.
Exterior & Gardens
The property has a sunny rear garden being south facing allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the space. There is a raised patio seat directly off the back door, aswell as a further patio lower down for outside seating. The remainder comes mainly laid to lawn with feature flowers, decorative plants and a mix of timber fencing and brick wall borders.
Utilities Connected
The property has mains water, sewerage and drainage connected. Heating is by way of mains gas to radiator powered by a gas boiler. There is mains electricity connected.
Notes to Purchasers
In line with our legal obligations, we are required to carry out digital identification checks on all individuals whose offers are accepted on properties marketed by our agency. These checks are conducted through a government-certified, specialist third-party service.
Once an offer is accepted a non-refundable fee of £30 (£25 + VAT) per individual is payable for each identification check. Please note that in the event a check fails due to incorrect information being provided, it may need to be resubmitted, which will incur an additional charge of £30 per resubmission.
Furthermore, all purchasers will be required to provide comprehensive evidence of both the funds being used for the purchase and the source of those funds. Full details of the documentation required will be provided upon receipt of your offer and only once provided will the property be removed from the market.
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact
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