Bushmead Avenue, Bedford

This substantial Victorian villa occupies one the area's most prestigious tree-lined Avenues and provides spacious and adaptable accommodation, arranged over three floors. There are two large self-contained reception rooms separated by folding doors as well as an open plan study or library area and a kitchen/breakfast room with French doors opening to the garden. There are currently five bedrooms, which includes a generous principle suite complete with spacious en suite bathroom and dressing room. To the rear of the first floor there are two connecting bedrooms and a family bathroom and there are two further bedrooms in the second floor along with a large walk-in loft space. Heating is by gas to radiators, the majority of the windows have been replaced with uPVC units including sash style in the front elevation and there are a number of period features throughout the house. Outside, there is a small shared off road parking space to the front and a lawned garden to the rear which is walled all around. In all, this is a rare opportunity to own an impressive period home within easy reach of the wide choice of attractions the town offers.

Ground Floor - Access to the property is gained via a feature stained glass front door to the entrance hall, which leads to all ground floor rooms. The two connecting reception rooms could provide one large entertaining space and the front reception room, despite its size, retains a cosy feel with a period fireplace, stripped wood flooring and further features such as picture rails, coving and a ceiling rose. The versatile second reception room is current used as a music room but could adapt well to a dining room or play room. The open plan study area is a quiet place to work and has extensive bookshelves, there is plenty of storage in the under stairs cupboard as well as a useful ground floor cloakroom. To the rear, a spacious kitchen/breakfast room is a great family space and has a good range of cupboards with wooden worksurfaces, some integrated appliances and an island unit. Plenty of natural light is offered with French doors leading to the rear garden.

First Floor - The first floor landing is part separated into two areas; the front section offers the principle bedroom suite with a large double bedroom with bay window overlooking the front, a full en suite bathroom fitted in a period style with roll top bath and separate shower cubicle. There is also a walk-in dressing room. The rear section of the first floor provides a family bathroom, again with both bath and shower facilities, and there two connecting bedrooms.

Second Floor - The second floor provides two further double bedrooms, both with fitted cupboards and wardrobes. In addition, there is a large walk-in rear loft which provides extensive storage.

Outside - Immediately to the front of the property there is a well-kept garden with a pathway leading to the front door. There is also a small parking space which is shared with the neighbouring property. Behind a private side gate there is a wide side return laid to paving with a pizza oven. The rear garden is walled all around and is laid mainly to lawn with mature trees and shrubs. There are also two sunny patio areas and a brick built storage shed.

Location - Bushmead Avenue is located just to the west of the town centre and within the popular 'Castle Quarter' of the town, within easy reach of the range of local specialist shops as well as Russell Park at the end of the road and the picturesque Embankment runs alongside the river Great Ouse. The property provides easy access to the Harpur Trust and other well regarded schools including the outstanding rated Castle Newnham Primary. For the commuter, there are fast links to London St Pancras via Bedford’s mainline rail station.