Offers over
£500,000
4 bed property for sale
High Street, Harrold, Bedford MK434 beds
2 baths
3 receptions
EPC Rating: D
Key information
Tenure
Council tax band
D
Absolute Estate Agents
About this property
Village Location
Character Features
4 Bedrooms
Separate Reception Rooms
Fitted Kitchen
Downstairs Cloakroom
Gas Central Heating
Enclosed Rear Garden
Sharnbrook Academy catchment
Off-road Parking
A wonderful opportunity to acquire this delightful character cottage with many original features situated on the High Street of the picturesque riverside village of Harrold. The double-fronted character property has many period features including exposed beams and a wood burning stove. The accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance hall, dining room, lounge, fitted kitchen, downstairs cloakroom/utility room with space & plumbing for washing machine. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms & a family bathroom. Outside there is an enclosed, private garden with a useful off-road parking area beyond. This lovely cottage has been part-refurbished and falls within the very popular Harrold Primary & Sharnbrook Academy School catchments. EER: Band D. No upward chain.
Ground floor
Entrance hall
dining room
Approx. 13ft 3in x 11ft 4in (4.03m x 3.46m)
Lounge
Approx. 13ft 5in x 12ft 8in (4.08m x 3.86m)
Kitchen
Approx. 14ft 6in x 10ft 4in (4.42m x 3.16m)
Cloakroom/utility room
First floor
bedroom 1
Approx. 13ft 8in x 8ft 8in (4.15m x 2.63m)
bedroom 2
Approx. 13ft 8in x 8ft 11in (4.15m x 2.71m)
bedroom 3
Approx. 13ft 6in x 8ft 1in (4.12m x 2.46m)
bedroom 4
Approx. 10ft 8in x 6ft 3in (3.24m x 1.92m)
Family bathroom
outside
To the rear is an enclosed garden with feature patio area, lawn area and shrub borders with timber fence surround, leading to an off-road parking area.
Location
If you are looking for genuine old world charm you’ll find it in the riverside village of Harrold in Bedfordshire. In the centre of Harrold is the village square, surrounded by lovely traditional buildings, and the High Street is just a few yards away with its handy shops, post office, butchers, as well as a doctors surgery. It is a lively community that includes several friendly pubs, churches, community centre and a host of local societies and sporting clubs,
ranging from cricket, football, bowls, tennis, squash to martial arts and snooker. Virtually on your doorstep is Harrold & Odell Country Park with its water meadows, lakes and 144 acres of countryside - a fantastic place to walk, cycle or simply experience the wildlife.
Communication links
Bedford is a short journey away and easily reached by car or regular bus service. Here you can enjoy all kinds of leisure entertainment including health clubs, cinemas, bars and restaurants. It’s also great for shopping, or you could drive a little further to Milton Keynes which has no less than 200 shops, all under cover. For commuters Harrold has good transport links. The M1 is a short drive away, and there are good local main roads when you want to travel
to nearby towns and countryside. Bedford station offers rail services to St. Pancras, London.
Education/schooling
Harrold is ideally located for those with children of all ages with Harrold Primary catering for lower and middle school pupils, as well as being in catchment of the very sought after Sharnbrook Academy. A little over 8 miles away in nearby Bedford there are the highly regarded, private Harpur Trust schools; Pilgrims School, Bedford School, Bedford Modern & Bedford Girls.
Local authority
Bedford Borough Council. The Council Tax band is D and the standard assessment for 2024/2025 is £2316.09.
Services
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected. Gas fired heating. Prospective purchasers must rely upon their own enquiries in respect of services in general.
Tenure & possession
The freehold of the property is available for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.
Measurements
All measurements are approximate.
Energy efficiency rating
Band D.
Fixtures & fittings
Expressly excluded unless mentioned.
Money laundering act 2004
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