Station Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45

Stewart House is a stunning four bedroom character home forming part of a beautiful Grade II listed residence formally known as John Crosse House and incorporates immaculate, sensitively restored accommodation approaching 3000 sq ft in total. Set on the fringes of the historic Georgian market town of Ampthill this secluded home also benefits from a separate annexe, ample parking, double garage and sprawling grounds.

Approach to the home is via electrically operated twin gates which service just a handful of properties and which meanders up to Stewart House. A hard standing driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles, whilst a detached double garage is accessed by an up and over door. Once inside the property itself you’re immediately greeted by the entrance lobby which has a staircase leading to the first floor accommodation as well as a useful cloakroom. From here you have the principal reception room, the living room, which commands impressive dimensions, in this case 17’6ft by 17’4ft making for flexible furniture placement. A stylish papered statement wall has been added and bespoke cabinetry installed. Beyond here, and nestled to the front, is the family room which has been tastefully decorated in neutral tones and hues, and benefits from windows on three separate aspects, ensuring the room is flooded with an abundance of natural daylight. Moving to the rear of the property is an exquisite kitchen/breakfast/dining room which has been fitted with a comprehensive range of contemporary floor and wall mounted units with darker, contrasting solid work surfaces over. Several integrated appliances have been cleverly woven into the design, whilst a separate island provides additional storage capacity and space for other free standing goods. Across the other side of the room ample space has been afforded for a table and chairs, creating the perfect family/sociable area which enjoys views down the garden. Completing this level is a utility/boot room.

Moving upstairs the first floor landing gives way to all the accommodation on this level, in this case three generous bedrooms, one which sits to the rear elevation measuring 16’10ft by 16’8ft and is complemented by a stylish en-suite, another which occupies the front aspect extending to 13’9ft by 12’9ft and the other which nestles to the side commanding 11’2ft by 8’8ft. They are serviced by a family bathroom which has been refitted with a stylish suite including a P-shaped bath with a shower unit and glass screen positioned over, cistern concealed wc and a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Modern tiling adorns the walls and the look finished with a heated chrome towel rail and leaded window.

On the top floor is the master bedroom which is a truly spectacular room full of theatre from a beamed and vaulted ceiling and benefiting from a dual aspect orientation. An open plan arrangement leads through to the en-suite which comprises of a shower enclosure, free standing roll top bath, low level wc and a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Beautiful wooden flooring runs throughout the two areas, tying them together seamlessly.

Externally the rear garden has been thoughtfully designed and executed with a half moon patio as you initially step out, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, and surrounded by shaped borders housing an assortment of shrubs and bushes. The remainder has been laid to lawn with various mature trees dotting the plot, whilst beyond here is a separate, large tree lined paddock which is included within the sale (although will be subject to an uplift/overage clause).

A separate self contained annex sits to one side and provides open plan ground floor accommodation by way of a kitchen/dining/living room that measures 21’4ft by 13’6ft. The kitchen area has several base units with black work tops over, whilst the living area has ample capacity for additional furniture. A spiral staircase leads to the first floor where a generous bedroom mirrors the same proportions and is complemented by an en-suite comprising of a shower enclosure, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, whilst half height, sleek tiling has been added.

Within close proximity is access to Ampthill town centre and its extensive amenities, Waitrose store, parks and high street shops. The area is renowned for its autonomous schooling for all age groups, with 'Russell Lower', ‘Firs Lower’, 'Alameda' and 'Redborne' just a short walk away. There is also a local pick-up point for the Bedford Harpur trust private schools for both boys and girls. Links into London are from Flitwick station with a frequent service into St Pancras which takes as little as 40 minutes, major road links are from J13, M1 which is less than 15 minutes from the property.