Description
A character stone barn conversion with approximately 0.7 acres of landscaped gardens with panoramic views in a private position overlooking the historic All Saints church to the front. The property was originally converted in the mid 20th century and the current owner has lived there since the 1980s. The 2,255 sq. ft. of accommodation includes an entrance porch leading into an entrance hall with a cloakroom, two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen/breakfast room and an adjoining utility room. The dual aspect galleried landing on the first floor has access to two bedrooms and a study area which has doors to the family bathroom and the other two bedrooms. All four bedrooms have countryside views. The principal bedroom has a range of fitted furniture and a modern en suite shower room.
The gardens are a major feature and extend to approximately 0.7 acres. The front garden has a gravel driveway providing parking for a number of cars, as well as access to the detached double garage. Borders house an abundance of mature shrubs and bushes. The rear garden is accessed by a right of way over the garden of Church Barn, the neighbouring property.
Reception Rooms The dual aspect dining hall has deep sill windows overlooking the driveway at the front and open countrywide views at the rear. A staircase provides access to the first floor. Glazed double doors lead to the paved rear terrace. The sitting room has a feature stone wall and fireplace housing a log burning stove and dual aspect windows with views of both the rear garden and open fields and countryside beyond.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room and Utility Room The open plan kitchen/breakfast room has dual aspect windows with views to the front and rear. It is fitted in a range of oak fronted units with integrated appliances including an electric oven and a hob with extractor over and there is space and plumbing for additional appliances. The adjoining utility room has a range of units with complementary work surfaces, space and plumbing for appliances, and a door to the rear garden. There is a storage cupboard with plumbing for a gardener's cloakroom and a separate boiler room.
Rear Garden The southerly facing rear garden is fully enclosed by a combination of stone walling, mature hedgerow and post and rail fencing. It is principally lawned with established borders with mature trees and shrubs. There is an extensive paved outdoor entertaining area which extends across the entire width of the house. At the bottom of the garden is an orchard with a variety of fruit trees. In addition, there is a detached stone and brick barn which has been divided into three sections, one of which is open fronted. It is currently used as a workshop and greenhouse but has the potential to convert into a garden room/home office if required.
Situation and Schooling Milton Ernest has several local amenities that include a lower school, hotel/public house/restaurant, church, village hall and a garden centre which includes a Post Office, general store and coffee shop. The Harpur Trust schools are in Bedford which is approximately 4.5 miles away and Bedford also has rail services to St. Pancras International. There are meadow and river walks nearby and a regular bus service in the village to Bedford town centre.
