27 - 29 Hockliffe Street
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1EZ
Mowbray Drive, Leighton Buzzard
Offers Over £600,000 Sold (STC)
5 Bedroom House - Detached
- Extended detached family home on sought-after Mowbray Drive, Linslade
- Five well-proportioned bedrooms
- Driveway parking for up to three vehicles plus longer-than-standard garage
- Private rear garden with lawn, mature planting and patio seating areas
- Open dining area with access to the conservatory
- Well-proportioned kitchen with excellent storage and workspace
- Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room
- Spacious living room plus additional lounge/office
- Family bathroom, en-suite and ground floor WC
- Generous accommodation arranged over two floors
Tucked away on the ever popular and peaceful Mowbray Drive in Linslade, this impressive and thoughtfully extended four bedroom detached family home offers the perfect balance of modern style and everyday practicality.
With generous living space totalling over 1,500 square feet, smart finishes throughout and a wonderfully private position, it provides a superb setting for family life while remaining just moments from local amenities, sought-after schools and excellent transport links.
Ideally suited to families and commuters alike, the home is within easy walking distance of a selection of excellent local schools for all ages, and just a five minute walk from Leighton Buzzard mainline train station, providing direct services to London Euston in under 35 minutes.
More about the Location.....
Mowbray Drive is located in a sought after and peaceful position within Linslade, known mostly for being home to the 1st Linslade Scout Group's headquarters, known as "Nyamba." . The Scout Group has been part of the Linslade community since 1921, and their presence adds to the family-friendly atmosphere of the area. The properties along this road are mostly detached family homes that are rarely available with only a small handful changing hands over recent years.
Linslade, situated on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, straddles the borders of Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. Once part of Buckinghamshire, it became part of Bedfordshire following boundary changes in 1965. The residential fabric of Linslade is diverse, catering to various lifestyles. From cosy apartments to expansive family homes, there's a housing option for everyone. The area boasts an abundance of green spaces, such as the serene Mentmore Memorial 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 accommodation is arranged over two well-planned floors and offers a spacious, practical layout ideal for family living.
On entering the property, you are welcomed into a bright entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and access to the ground floor cloakroom/WC. To the front of the home is a generous living room, providing a comfortable main reception space with plenty of room for family seating.
To the rear, the heart of the home is the open dining area, which sits centrally and connects beautifully with the adjoining rooms. This versatile space is ideal for everyday family meals as well as entertaining, with double doors leading through to the conservatory, creating an additional garden-facing reception area.
The kitchen is positioned to the rear/side of the property and offers excellent proportions, with ample worktop and storage space. From here, there is access through to the dining area, making the layout practical for family life and hosting. A further lounge/office provides a valuable additional reception room, ideal as a snug, playroom, formal sitting room or home working space. The ground floor also benefits from an integral garage.
Upstairs, the first-floor landing leads to five well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a generous double and benefits from its own en-suite shower room. There are three further comfortable bedrooms, along with a fifth bedroom which would work well as a nursery, dressing room, study or single bedroom depending on requirements. A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
Overall, the home offers a flexible and thoughtfully arranged layout, with multiple reception areas, a practical kitchen/dining arrangement, excellent bedroom space and the added benefit of both a family bathroom and en-suite facilities.
Parking & Garage
To the front of the property, a generous private driveway provides off-road parking for up to three vehicles, making it ideal for families and visiting guests.
The property also benefits from an integral garage, which is longer than a standard single garage and offers space to accommodate an additional vehicle if required. This excellent extra space also provides useful potential for storage, hobbies, bikes, tools or further practical household use.
Exterior & Gardens
Externally, the property enjoys an attractive frontage with a generous block-paved driveway and a neat lawned garden, creating a smart and welcoming first impression.
To the rear, the garden is a real highlight of the home, offering a private and well-established outdoor space ideal for families and entertaining. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, bordered by mature trees, shrubs and planting which provide a lovely sense of privacy and greenery.
A spacious patio seating area sits directly off the rear of the house and conservatory, providing an excellent spot for outdoor dining, relaxing and entertaining during the warmer months. There is also further seating positioned within the garden, along with a useful garden shed and planted borders.
The overall setting feels peaceful, enclosed and well cared for, offering a versatile outdoor space that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
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
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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.
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