Latcham Dowling
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Suite 11-12 The Knowledge Centre
Wyboston Lakes
Wyboston
Bedfordshire
MK44 3BA
Blunham Road, Moggerhanger
£1,750,000
5 Bedroom House - Detached
- Elegant Victorian Family Residence
- Almost 3400sqft Of Accommodation In The Main House
- Detached Converted Coach House Providing A Modern And Spacious Two Storey Annex
- Detached Double Garage And Store
- Wonderfully Maintained And Established Grounds Of Approximately Half An Acre
- Four Spacious Reception Rooms All With Wood Burners
- Kitchen/ Breakfast Room With Adjoining Conservatory
- Five Double Bedrooms And Three Bath/ Shower Rooms
- Detached Garden Office/ Treatment Studio
- Delightful Non Estate Village Location
Nestled on Blunham Road in the charming village of Moggerhanger, Bedford, this splendid Victorian detached house, originally built in 1861, offers a unique blend of historical elegance and modern convenience. Spanning an impressive 3,395 square feet within the main residence, the property boasts four spacious reception rooms all with shuttered sash windows and impressive fireplaces, perfect for both entertaining guests and enjoying quiet family time.
With five well-appointed double bedrooms and three bathrooms, this home provides ample space for a growing family or those who simply appreciate room to breathe. This former vicarage is set within wonderful mature grounds of approximately half an acre, creating a serene and picturesque environment that is both inviting and tranquil.
In addition to the main house, the property features a detached stone-built coach house that has been thoughtfully converted into a two-bedroom annex, ideal for guests or as a private space for family members. The grounds also include a separate detached garden office/ treatment room, offering a versatile space that can be tailored to your needs, whether for work or leisure.
Parking is a breeze with space for up to eight vehicles, ensuring convenience for both residents and visitors alike. Located in a non-estate village setting, this property provides a peaceful retreat while still being within easy reach of local amenities.
This exceptional home is a rare find, combining historical charm with modern functionality, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a distinguished residence in a delightful village location.
Entrance Via
Entrance portico with glazed double doors to the reception hall.
Reception Hall
5.74m x 2.69m (18'10 x 8'10)Impressive oak staircase rising to the first floor accommodation and with spindled balustrade and large recess under, paneled oak doors to the two principal reception rooms, wide exposed floorboards (extending through to the reception rooms) antique style radiator, decorative cornicing and paneled doors to the snug and inner hallway..
Sitting Room
5.99m x 4.29m (19'8 x 14'1)Two impressive sash windows to the side (with built in timber shutters), marble fireplace and hearth housing a cast iron wood burning stove, two antique style radiators, exposed floorboards, inset spotlights to ceiling and decorative cornicing.
Living Room
6.96m max x 4.29m (22'10 max x 14'1)With a large walk in bay window to the rear (with sash windows to three aspects, two additional large sash windows to the side (with built in timber shutters), marble fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and housing a cast iron wood burning stove, two antique style radiators, exposed floorboards, picture rail and decorative cornicing.
Snug
4.57m max x 3.63m (15'0 max x 11'11)Two sash windows to the rear (one providing full height opening and access to the garden), antique style radiator, cast iron wood burning stove set into chimney recess with timber mantle and quarry tiled hearth, cupboards and book shelving built into chimney recesses, exposed floorboards and concealed trap door leading down to the cellar, feature archway and coving to ceiling.
Inner Hallway
6.65m x 1.19m (21'10 x 3'11)Paneled doors to shower room, kitchen/ breakfast room and side lobby, two sash windows and external timber door to front, tiling to floor, antique style radiator and coving to ceiling.
Dining Room
4.47m x 3.68m max (14'8 x 12'1 max)Two large sash windows to front (with built in timber shutters), marble fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and housing a cast iron wood burning stove, antique style radiator, exposed floorboards, picture rail and decorative cornicing.
Shower Room
3.63m x 1.96m (11'11 x 6'5)White suite comprising of a high flush WC and pedestal mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap over, walk in double width shower enclosure, tiling to approximately half wall height, shower area and tiling to floor, sash window to rear, heated towel radiator, inset spotlights to ceiling and extractor fan.
Kitchen/ Breakfast Room
4.47m x 3.66m (14'8 x 12'0)Fitted with an extensive range of bespoke hand built timber high and base level units with granite work surfaces over and incorporating a double bowl 'Butler' style sink with mixer tap over, central island unit incorporating a breakfast bar area, space for a range style oven with integrated extractor canopy over, integrated 'Neff' microwave and integrated 'Bosch' dishwasher, space for tall fridge/ freezer, sash window to rear and part glazed timber doors to the conservatory, tiling to floor and inset spotlights to ceiling.
Conservatory
5.28m x 2.64m (17'4 x 8'8)With brick base and sealed unit double glazed windows to three aspects, French doors leading out to the garden, glass roof, tiling to floor and radiator.
Side Lobby
2.46m x 1.19m (8'1 x 3'11)Part glazed timber doors to larder, cloakroom and utility room, part glazed external timber door to side and tiling to floor.
Larder
1.73m x 1.37m (5'8 x 4'6)With power, lighting and tiling to floor.
Cloakroom
1.68m x 0.94m (5'6 x 3'1)With sealed unit double glazed window to side, lighting and tiling to floor.
Utllity Room
3.84m x 2.57m max (12'7 x 8'5 max)Fitted with a range of high and base level units with rolled edge work surfaces and tiled splash backs over, stainless steel sink with mixer tap over, spaces for washing machine and tumble dryer, heated towel rail, tiling to floor and extending through to the boot room.
Boot Room
2.26m x 2.06m (7'5 x 6'9)Sealed unit double glazed window to side, power, lighting, tiling to floor and doorway to boiler room.
Boiler Room
1.60m x 1.52m (5'3 x 5'0)With two wall mounted 'Glow Worm' gas fired boilers and a high pressure hot water cylinder.
Cellar
With exposed brick work to walls and floor, lighting and a secured window up to the inner courtyard.
First Floor Landing
5.77m x 2.64m plus 6.53m x 1.17m (18'11 x 8'8 plusAn impressive 'L'shaped part galleried landing with timber doors to five double bedrooms, the family bathroom and a walk in wardrobe (measuring 7'0 x 3'11 and with a sash window to front and lighting connected), three sash windows to the front, two antique style radiators and coving to ceiling.
Bedroom One
5.82m x 4.34m max (19'1 x 14'3 max)Two sash windows to the rear (with built in timber shutters) and overlooking the garden and playing fields beyond, antique style radiator, period fireplace and decorative cornicing.
Bedroom Two
5.84m max 3.61m min x 4.32m (19'2 max 11'10 min xTwo sash windows to side (with built in timber shutters), antique style radiator, decorative cornicing, paneled door to en suite shower room and large hatch to boarded loft space (with retractable timber ladder and lighting connected).
En Suite Shower Room
2.16m x 2.11m (7'1 x 6'11)Sash window to front and fitted with white suite comprising of a low flush WC, pedestal mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap over and corner shower enclosure, tiling to all splash back areas and tiling to floor, antique style radiator, inset spotlights to ceiling, decorative cornicing and extractor fan.
Bedroom Three
4.37m x 3.63m (14'4 x 11'11)Two sash windows to rear, antique style radiator and decorative cornicing.
Bedroom Four
4.29m x 3.71m (14'1 x 12'2)Sash window to front, antique style radiator, period fireplace and decorative cornicing.
Bedroom Five
3.66m x 2.69m max (12'0 x 8'10 max)Sash window to rear, antique style radiator, coving and large hatch to an additional boarded loft space (with retractable timber ladder and lighting connected).
Family Bathroom
3.84m x 3.66m (12'7 x 12'0)Fitted period style suite comprising of a low flush WC, twin copper wash hand basins with mixer taps over and cupboards under, freestanding copper bath with antique style mixer tap and shower attachment over, separate triple width shower enclosure with 'rainfall' shower, wood finish flooring (with under floor heating), heated towel rail, two sash windows to rear, built in tall storage cupboards and inset spotlights to ceiling.
Detached Coach House
Entrance Via
Timber double doors to entrance hall.
Entrance Hall
5.56m x 1.40m plus 3.76m x 1.73m (18'3 x 4'7 plusTiling to floor (with under floor heating) extending throughout the ground floor accommodation, contemporary paneled doors to living room, shower room and open plan through access to kitchen/ breakfast room, oak staircase rising to first floor landing with glass balustrade and cupboard under, inset spotlights to ceiling and double glazed quarter light style sash windows to front.
Kitchen/ Breakfast Room
5.05m x 2.92m (16'7 x 9'7)Double glazed arched picture window to front and frosted quarter light style sash window to rear. Fitted with a sleek and contemporary range of black high gloss high and base level units with contrasting work surfaces and glass splash back, one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, integrated fridge/ freezer, built in 'Bosch' electric oven and gas hob with integrated extractor fan over, integrated 'Bosch' microwave and inset spotlights to ceiling.
Living Room
6.02m x 5.05m (19'9 x 16'7)Double glazed bi-folding doors opening out to the front, two frosted quarter light windows to rear and inset spotlights to ceiling.
Shower Room
3.28m x 2.18m (10'9 x 7'2)Modern white suite comprising of a wall hung WC (with concealed cistern), oval wash hand basin mixer tap over and drawer units under, walk in shower/ steam 'pod', tiling to approximately three quarter wall height, frosted double glazed sash window to rear, heated towel rail, inset spotlights to ceiling, extractor fan, shaver point and double doors to built in airing cupboard (housing high pressure hot water cylinder).
Mezzanine Landing Area
With open plan through access to bedroom one/ office area and contemporary panel door to bedroom two/ office.
Bedroom One/ Office
6.07m x 3.43m max (19'11 x 11'3 max)Double glazed arched window to side and skylight window to front, two radiators, inset spotlights to ceiling and wood finish laminate flooring.
Bedroom Two/ Office
5.74m x 3.43m max (18'10 x 11'3 max)Double glazed French doors to side with Juliette style balcony, skylight window to front, two radiators, wood finish laminate flooring, inset spotlights to ceiling and small door to eaves storage cupboard.
Detached Double Garage And Store
Double Garage
5.77m x 5.59m (18'11 x 18'4)With two sets of part glazed timber double doors, power, lighting and eaves storage space.
Store/ Workshop
5.72m x 2.87m (18'9 x 9'5)With part glazed timber double doors, power, lighting and eaves storage space.
Detached Garden Room
Entrance Lobby
2.03m x 1.78m (6'8 x 5'10)Double glazed door to front, contemporary oak doors to main room and WC, wood finish flooring (with under floor heating) and inset spotlights to ceiling.
WC
1.78m x 1.40m (5'10 x 4'7)White suite comprising of a close coupled WC and inset vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap over, heated towel rail, wood finish flooring (with underfloor heating), inset spotlights to ceiling and extractor fan.
Main Room
4.75m x 3.35m (15'7 x 11'0)With full width double glazed bi-folding doors opening out to the garden, kitchen area providing base level units and a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over, wood finish flooring (with under floor heating) and inset spotlights to ceiling.
Gardens And Grounds
The property sits within a wonderful plot of approximately half an acre of mature and landscaped formal gardens with a variety of established trees, shrubs and floral borders, there is an extensive patio area extending from the rear garden and wrapping around one side of the property with an additional entertaining area (currently housing the hot tub) and providing access to the 'The Coach House', double garage and store and with gated access leading out to the driveway. The driveway is accessed via electric vehicular gates providing secure access and parking for six cars and leading to the detached double garage and front entrance.
Wood Store
2.51m x 2.46m (8'3 x 8'1)Of brick construction with lighting connected
Agents Note
The property was listed Grade Two in 1985 for its special architectural and/or historic interest (Listing Entry Number - 1312297)
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
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