The Cottage 2 High Street, Silsoe, MK45 4DR

Asking Price OIEO:£800,000 Freehold

The Cottage 2 High Street

Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4DR

An exceptional example of a detached 16th century family home with exemplary period

features throughout, sizeable rear gardens and detached double garage, located in the

Bedfordshire village of Silsoe...

Formerly two separate dwellings, 'The Cottage' is a detached period family home with origins dating back to the

16th century, located in a central position within the Bedfordshire village of Silsoe. The 'eye-brow' windows to

the front of the property are typical of a thatched home, however, the roof was in fact replaced in the 1970's to a

more conventional rosemary tiled roof. Approach to the property is via two cottage gates with steps down on to

a perennial wrap around garden which has various mature plant and shrub borders. Internally the property

retains many of its original features throughout, to include; exposed wall/ceiling timbers, open fireplaces,

stripped pine doors with brass fittings, exposed floorboards, leaded windows and quarry tiles. An internal porch

with window seat and storage leads through in to an inner hallway which is laid with parquet flooring. A door

leads through in to the kitchen breakfast room which has been very recently modernised by the current owners

to create a stylish contemporary living space. A central solid granite topped island unit with under-counter

storage cupboards also houses a 36 bottle wine chiller, matching granite worktops sit over stylish hand-made

units with bespoke copper handles and LED down-lighting. There is a free-standing 'Rangemaster' with double

electric fan ovens, grill, ceramic plate, warming drawer, five ring gas hob and complimentary extractor hood

over. Further features include a 'Kohler' double width butler sink with instant boiling water tap, integrated 'Neff'

dishwasher, integrated housing unit for American style fridge/freezer and original inglenook fireplace with

exposed brick and inset wood-burning stove. With views and access on to the rear gardens is a useful utility

area with quarry tiled flooring, a glass panelled pine door leads in to a pantry, there is further access in to the

cloakroom/utility which is fitted with white sanitary ware and has built in bespoke storage cupboards for a

washing machine and tumble dryer. Continuing on this level is the first of three separate reception areas. The

dining room has a continuation of the parquet flooring, a large feature inglenook fireplace houses a grate and

there are distinctive wall niche's. An internal door leads on to a more recent addition to the home, this area is

currently being used as a study/home office but, has a number of versatile uses. There is a 'velux' window, oak

parquet flooring, original internal leaded window and, stable door on to the rear. The formal and cosy sitting

room is laid with oak panelled flooring, there is also a feature inglenook fireplace with a more contemporary

8Kw inset wood-burning stove, there are french doors leading on to a rear patio outside. An original, intricate

oak staircase to the first floor accommodation leads up from the dining room on to a landing area which has a

number of useful storage cupboards and exposed wall and ceiling timbers. Entrance to the master bedroom is

via a timber latch, ledge and brace door with built in wardrobe and, dual aspect views to the side and rear.

There are en-suite facilities attached which include a 1 1/2 width shower cubicle, vanity unit with his/hers wash

hand basins and low level w/c. There are two more double bedrooms, both of which have built in wardrobes and

a further bright single bedroom. All rooms are serviced by the stylish yet traditional family bathroom with roll-top

bath, separate shower and recess ceiling spotlights. The external garden is predominately laid to lawn and

wraps around both sides of the property, there are various established fruit trees to include; apple, plum, pear,

cherry, gooseberry and raspberries. A variety of mature trees, including flowering cherry, and shrubs litter the

garden and in the Spring the garden is ablaze with daffodils, tulips,violets, bluebells and ,many other cottage

garden plants

The Cottage, 2 High Street Silsoe, MK45 4DR

At a glance:

Detached Period Family Home

Traditional Features Throughout

Re-Fitted Contemporary Kitchen

Breakfast Room

Three Further Reception Rooms

Open Fireplaces & Exposed Timbers

Master Bedroom with En-suite

Sizeable Gardens to The Rear

Double Garage With Ample Parking

The Local Area:

Mainline rail stations at Flitwick &

Harlington

M1 J12 (South) or M1 J13 (North)

Road & rail access to Luton Airport

Nearest shopping centres;

o Milton Keynes

o Bedford

o Luton

Council Tax band: D

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The Cottage, 2 High Street Silsoe, MK45 4DR

There are also two paved patios which are

ideal for outside entertaining. There is a door

and access in to the detached double garage

which is supplied with both power and light.

Part of this internal space has been

segregated and being used as a gym. There is

ample eaves storage and access on the

driveway to the side which provides parking

for up to eight vehicles. In our opinion, subject

to any planning restraints the garage could be

turned in to living accommodation by way of

an annex.

The Bedfordshire village of Silsoe is located

on the A6 corridor between the major towns of

Bedford and Luton. The area is synonymous

for its well regarded school catchments, pretty

village pub and local store, which are within

walking distance from the property. The

English Heritage site of 'Wrest Park' is

moments from the property and offers the

opportunity to explore one of the area's most

historic buildings and well publicised gardens

spreading over a ninety two acre site as well

as enjoying many of its events. Commuter

links into London St Pancras from Bedford

take approximately 40 minutes and from

Flitwick as little as 39 minutes. There is a

regular pick up point within close proximity

which takes commuters directly to Flitwick

station, this service we understand runs

Monday to Saturday, with the first one leaving

Silsoe at 7.21am arriving at Flitwick station at

approximately 7.34am.

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The Cottage, 2 High Street,

Silsoe, MK45 4DR

Urban & Rural (Ampthill)

Tel: 01525 405999

Email: ampthill@urbanandrural.com

Web: www.urbanandrural.com

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The Cottage 2 High Street, Silsoe, MK45 4DR

Asking Price OIEO:£800,000 Freehold