Bedford Road, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes MK17

Since their purchase in 2017, the owners of Pine Grove Cottage have undertaken significant extensions and renovations creating a turnkey home in one of Bedfordshire's most sought after villages. Increasing it's size by circa 29% and adding approximately 900 sq.ft of outbuildings it's sure to appeal to those looking for character without the compromise.

The original cottage remains at the front, meaning you get to enjoy the traditional facade as you arrive home. Parking is provided by a double width driveway (which is currently being re-laid by the owners as part of the sale) which is secured by electric gates. There is a double garage which has been re-built using the existing footings.

You step though a traditional porch and the original front door into a generous hallway. To the left is the original sitting room. This cosy space serves as a private room to escape to in order to read a book or watch a film. It'll be a firm favourite in colder months as there is a log burning stove with an ornate surround.

The kitchen is now at the back of the home which is all a modern extension. You can tell this is the case as part of the original rear wall of the cottage has been exposed as a beautiful brick and beam feature. This room exemplifies the blend of modern of traditional that Pine Grove Cottage offers as the layout is what you'd expect in a new build home.

The open-plan kitchen/family room offers a room that families of all ages crave so you can entertain all year round. The reception area is surprisingly large with the current owners comfortably fitting two sofas and an armchair. There are bi-fold doors that open to the rear garden where you'll find a koi carp pond. You can be generous with this space as there is a formal dining room which is back in the original part of the home and is accessed off the family area and the hallway. This creates an L-shaped entertaining space which feels connected yet has defined areas.

The breakfast bar acts as a natural separator to the dining area and provides a casual place to sit and converse with the chef. The two tone kitchen is modern with classic features such as a corner pantry cupboard and Belfast sink. These are complimented by modern touches like a hob with built-in extractor and brass ironmongery. Behind the kitchen is a utility room with storage and space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a separate WC.

There are two side doors - one leads to the driveway making it an ideal entrance after returning home from shopping, with the other leading to the rear garden. From the garden there is side access to the double garage and the games room. This additional entertaining space offers flexibility as well as an area away from the main home to host guests. The internet connection ensures that if you are having friends over for a sporting event that you won't miss any of the action through frustrating buffering.

It could also serve as a home office if you run a business from home, although there is also a further purpose built home office at the rear of the garden too. This is cleverly shielded from the main part of the garden by a hedge which offers privacy and the ability to separate home from work. This rear section of the garden also has a water feature, vegetable patch and further private seating area.

Back inside, the upstairs has a galleried landing which all four bedrooms are accessed off. The main bedroom has a walk-through dressing area which could be converted to an ensuite should you want two bathrooms upstairs. The bedroom area is vaulted with two skylights and a further exposed original wall as a feature. The second bedroom is in the recent extension and is a very comfortable size.

Bedroom three is at the front of the original cottage and so benefits from exposed means. We can imagine this room being popular with children or grandchildren due to it's size and shape. The fourth bedroom can fit a double bedroom meaning it can be a guest room, or it could be a more comfortable single bedroom for use on a regular basis. All bedrooms are served by the impressive family bathroom which has a standalone bath, walk-in shower and hidden toilet.

Pine Grove Cottage has been meticulously upgraded by the owners to include a new boiler, Megaflow back-up system and soffits & fascias. It offers an opportunity for a lucky new owner to move to a turnkey home in a desirable village.