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SALE COTTAGESandye Lane | Swineshead | Bedford | MK44 2AE

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SaleSALE COTTAGE“It’s a house that is so full of character that the minute you walk through the front door you get a real feeling of warmth and comfort.”

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Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Swineshead, adjacent

to the pretty church is Sale Cottage, a charming property that is

thought to date back to the 16th Century. It is a house that is steeped

in history, and one that over the years has been gradually extended

and given a great deal of TLC to create the beautifully presented home

that it is today.


Solid oak door with inset glass panel and cast iron latch to:

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM13’5 X 10’8 (4.09M X 3.25M)Multi pane windows to both side aspects. Hand built bespoke shaker style base and wall mounted oak front units with under pelmet lighting and soft granite work surfaces by Simon Thacker of Sharnbrook. Matching dresser unit with solid oak work surface and plate rack. Belfast sink with work surface mounted taps. Integrated dishwasher. Latch and brace door to larder cupboard housing fridge. Brick inglenook fireplace with inset three door Esse range cooker with extractor canopy and lighting. Exposed timbers to ceiling and walls. Recessed ceiling lights. Fired Earth brick floor. Cast iron radiator.

SITTING ROOM14’9 X 13’4 (4.50M X 4.06M)Multi pane window to front aspect. Bow sash window to side aspect and multi pane window to rear aspect. Brick built inglenook fireplace with inset multi fuel burner, tiled hearth and timber bressumer over and recessed oak framed log store. Jim Lawrence wall lights. Original quarry tiled floor. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. Cast iron radiator. TV point.

DINING ROOM13’9 X 12’1 (4.19M X 3.68M)Multi pane window to front aspect. Solid oak door to rear aspect. Inglenook fireplace with inset electric fire effect burning stove, bread oven, brick hearth and recess display. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. Solid oak floor. Cast iron radiator. step inside


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Solid oak door to staircase rising to first floor landing with understairs cupboard. Multi pane window to rear aspect. Bespoke cast iron hand rail.

INNER HALLMulti pane window to side aspect. Brick floor with under floor heating.

GROUND FLOOR BATHROOMTwo multi pane windows to side aspect. Recessed ceiling lights. Four piece suite comprising Sanitan pedestal hand wash basin, Sanitan high level WC, cast iron bath with claw feet, mixer taps and hand held shower and glass shower enclosure with overhead shower. Limestone floor with underfloor heating. Tongue and groove half height panelling. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling lights.

SNUG11’7 X 11’1 (3.53M X 3.38M)Fully glazed door and multi pane window to side aspect. Aga multi fuel burner with flagstone hearth. Fired Earth brick floor with underfloor heating. Vaulted ceiling. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. TV point.

BEDROOM THREE11’3 X 10’11 (3.43M X 3.33M)Fully glazed door to side aspect. Two conservation skylight windows. Vaulted ceiling. Exposed timbers to ceiling and walls. TV point. Jim Lawrence wall lights. Fired Earth brick floor with underfloor heating.

FIRST FLOOR LANDINGSolid oak floor. Exposed brickwork. Conservation skylight.


“It was the classic chocolate box cottage from the outside when we stumbled across it six years ago,” says James, “and

although it was in a rather sorry state and in a

location that we were not too familiar with, we

decided to move from the other side of Bedford

and make it our home.”

vendor


vendor insight“It turned out to be in need of a major refurbishment, during which we converted three stables into extra accommodation, put in a new kitchen and bathroom, fitted

beautiful oak flooring throughout.”


“We brought in a local heritage builder and an architect who specialised in the restoration of listed buildings to make certain that everything was done extremely

sympathetically. It can only be described as a labour of love which

was finally completed just two years ago.”


“When we bought this house it was definitely a case of the heart ruling the head,” says James, “but after all the hard work it has turned out to be a really

wonderful home. It’s a house that has always felt like home, and one that gives you a great big hug the minute you walk through the door. I think we’ll both be very sad to leave.”


Grade II ListedEPC exempt

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 11.09.2015


MASTER BEDROOM13’4 X 13’0 (4.06M X 3.96M)Multi pane window to side elevation. Solid oak floor. Ornate cast iron radiator. Door to wardrobe with hanging space and shelves. Jim Lawrence wall lights. Cast iron radiator.

EN SUITE11’8 X 11’0 (3.56M X 3.35M)Multi pane windows to front and side elevations. Four piece suite comprising cast iron bath with claw feet, mixer taps and hand held shower, high level WC, Imperial Bathroom pedestal hand wash basin and tiled shower cubicle with overhead and hand held shower attachments and LED lighting. Half height tongue and groove panelling.


Part vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers. Door to storage. Solid oak floor. Jim Lawrence wall lights. French inspired cast iron radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 12’3 X 9’10 (3.73M X 3.00M)Two multi pane windows to side elevation. Two oak fitted wardrobes. Part vaulted ceiling. Solid oak floor. Jim Lawrence wall lights. Victorian style radiator.

OUTSIDETwin five bar gates with block paving opening onto gravel drive providing parking for three cars and access to the barn and pedestrian gate with weaved willow heritage fencing to garden.

BARN/GARAGE15’4 X 15’4 (4.67M X 4.67M)Block paved entrance with double barn doors. Brick construction with pan tile roof. Multi pane window. Power and light connected. Eaves storage.


Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 0330 333 1060

GARDEN Mature cottage garden fully enclosed by mature hedging and fencing. Gravel paths lead to a flagstone patio with herb garden and continue throughout the garden. Established curved lavender hedge. Lawn with brick borders. Well stocked flower beds with clipped box hedging. Rose arbour with loveseat. Anvil water feature. Victorian lantern. Well with low level brick wall and pantile pitched cover. Anvil water feature. Concealed oil tank. Outside tap and lighting.

AGENTS NOTESBuilt Circa 1600Grade II ListedCouncil Tax Band: EBedford Local AuthorityConservation AreaMains drainage and electricityOil fired central heating via ESSE range ovenExtensive restoration work carried out by well-respected and regarded local builders E Farrer & Sons and carpenter Simon Nash.


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CottageSALE COTTAGE “You can often hear nothing but birdsong and occasionally the ringing of the church bells; it’s idyllic.”


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