27 - 29 Hockliffe Street
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1EZ
Dukes Ride, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3JS
£900,000
4 Bedroom House - Detached
- Prestigious Location of Dukes Ride Off Plantation Road
- Impressive Detached Family Home
- Four Good Sized & Spacious Bedrooms
- Walk in Dressing Room and En-Suite to Master Bedroom
- Stunning Glass Extension and Large L-Shaped Kitchen/Dining Area with Utility
- Breathtaking Woodland and Countryside Views at Rear
- Very Energy Efficient Home with Solar Panels & EV Car Charging Point
- Double Garage & Home Office with Air Conditioning
- Double Aspect Living Room with Log Burner
- Generous Plot with Driveway For Several Vehicles
Perfectly positioned within a prime woodland setting with breath-taking private countryside views across the back comes this impressive detached family home which has been meticulously maintained by the current owners for many years!
Located in the highly desirable Dukes Ride, just off Plantation Road in Leighton Buzzard, the setting grants easy access to scenic countryside walks, including the nearby Rushmere and Stockgrove Country Parks aswell as being within highly regarded school catchments and a very short walk to the Leighton Buzzard golf club.
This impressive family residence has been tastefully extended and thoughtfully reconfigured over the years to create an expansive and flexible layout ideal for modern family life. The accommodation now includes four spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms (two-ensuites), bright and airy L-Shaped kitchen/diner with a large utility space, a home office with air conditioning and stunning, private and fully enclosed gardens.
More about the Location
Dukes Ride is a highly sought-after and rarely available street located on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting surrounded by mature woodland and natural greenery. This exclusive residential road is known for its spacious detached homes and generous plots, providing both privacy and tranquillity. Residents enjoy scenic woodland walks right on their doorstep, while still being within easy reach of the town centre, local amenities, and excellent transport links including the mainline train station. Taylors Ride perfectly balances countryside charm with convenient town living, making it an ideal location for families and nature lovers alike.
Leighton Buzzard itself is a thriving market town with a twice weekly market along a mostly Georgian High Street. The town is becoming well known for its convenient location for both London and the North and now provides a variety of traditional family-owned local shops, cafes, hairdressers, dentists, doctors, vets, pubs, restaurants and banks together with Tesco, Waitrose, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Homebase and Aldi to name a few.
This home is located just a short walk from Rushmere Country Park that was taken into ownership by the Greensand Trust in recent years to allow extensive woodland walks through the park, and onto Stockgrove Park that has been enjoyed by the public for decades.
On the doorstep of the home is the well regarded local members Golf Course of Leighton Buzzard with full 18 hole course and clubhouse, and just further afield (on foot) you can join the banks of the Grand Union Canal and walk for hours. Nearby is the City of Milton Keynes which provides superb shopping and leisure facilities including the impressive Xscape Centre housing the ski dome, an excellent theatre with regular shows, many restaurants and renowned purpose-built shopping complex.
To the North is the market town of Woburn with its selection of fine restaurants and three championship golf courses. Communications in the area are excellent with London North-western trains from Leighton Buzzard to London (Euston) from 29 minutes. London (Luton) airport is approximately twenty minutes away with the M1 (11a) motorway about a ten-minute drive. There is a wide choice of schooling within the area both state and private catering for children of all ages.
Accommodation
The property extends to over 1,750 sq. ft. of well-planned accommodation arranged across two floors, with the additional benefit of a generous loft area for storage.
The ground floor is approached via a central front door into a useful porch, incorporating storage and housing the fuse box, alarm system and solar panel controls. A further door opens into the main entrance hall, which provides access to all principal rooms. To the right, a bright dual-aspect living room features a log burner as its focal point, creating a comfortable family space. A separate study offers flexibility for home working or use as a playroom, while a downstairs WC adds convenience. Completing the ground floor is an impressive L-shaped kitchen/dining room, designed to accommodate both everyday family life and larger gatherings.
The kitchen showcases a bespoke range of high-quality wooden wall, base and curved corner units, complemented by deep pan drawers, fitted shelving and a stylish breakfast bar ideal for casual dining. Striking Quartz worksurfaces and matching splashbacks provide a luxurious finish, while a suite of integrated Bosch and Neff appliances ensures both performance and reliability. The design flows seamlessly into a bright extension, creating a spacious dining and family area enhanced with fitted air conditioning. Perfect for modern living, this space combines everyday practicality with an elegant setting for entertaining. Full-width doors open directly onto the landscaped rear garden, allowing families to enjoy effortless indoor-outdoor living.
Finally, the property benefits from a generously sized utility room, thoughtfully designed with extensive storage and an inset sink. This practical space provides the perfect solution for keeping household tasks neatly out of sight, with dedicated areas for laundry and additional appliances, ideal for busy family living.
Rising up from the elegantly crafted Oak and glass staircase to the first floor landing there are doors leading into all four well proportioned bedrooms, aswell as into the boiler cupboard and the family bathroom. The master bedroom in particular has a standout layout with views overlooking the woodland at the back, a walk in dressing area and wardrobes, aswell as a hidden en-suite shower room. There is a also a second en-suite to a further double bedroom at the back.
Exterior & Gardens
The property rests on a generous sized plot, with good sized front and rear gardens wrapping round the property creating a high degree of privacy. To the front is a beautifully landscaped garden with raised decorative flower beds, shingle features and a rockery border. A paved driveway provides off road parking, and a pathway leads round to the side access. Additionally the property enjoys a beautifully maintained rear garden, offering both privacy and tranquillity.
A generous expanse of lawn is bordered by mature shrubs, trees, and well-established planting, creating an attractive outlook and a sense of seclusion. To the immediate rear of the house, a paved terrace provides the ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while steps lead down to the lawn and further landscaped areas. A tall hedge line to one side enhances the garden’s private setting, and the variety of greenery adds year-round interest. The garden has been cared for throughout the years with high level of attention to detail, providing a delightful space for relaxation and family use.
Parking & Double Garage
To the front of the property is a large paved driveway to provide off road parking for multiple vehicles. There is additional parking available within the Garage if needed. The Garage has full power and light connections, boarded loft storage, courtesy door into a connecting lobby to the main house and houses the home office. There is also an EV Car charger for electric vehicles.
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. There are solar panels located on the main roof.
Note to Purchasers
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Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact
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