Melchbourne Road, Knotting, Bedford

Spacious family home, peaceful country retreat, gardeners' paradise. Knot house has it all. Close to Bedford's renowned schools and amenities yet surrounded by the peace and tranquillity of open countryside. This recently reduced property is a must see to appreciate its beauty and potential.
Thoughtfully improved and extended, this stunning Victorian farm workers cottage, dates back to 1850 and retains many of its original features whilst offering the space and convenience for modern life.
This beautifully presented home occupies a large plot with a garden of just under half an acre, with wonderful far-reaching views across fields in every direction. The accommodation features three double bedrooms, the master bedroom having French doors opening to a private balcony giving a real wow-factor. The refitted luxury bathroom features a claw-foot bath and a large walk-in shower/wet room.

Accommodation - The ground floor flows seamlessly between the original cottage and the later extensions. There is a useful entrance porch/boot room with plenty of space for coats and shoes, and a generous inner-hall with a handy utility space, which houses a WC, sink and washing machine. All the newer parts of the house have underfloor heating to the ground floor. The original part of the house provides a cosy sitting room with exposed brick fireplace and log burner, this leads to an open-plan kitchen-diner with plenty of space for family gatherings or entertaining. Two sets of French doors lead directly out onto the wrap around patio, and a sky lantern gives additional natural light to this generous space. The kitchen has a floor to ceiling pantry and cleverly concealed storage space for appliances. The more recent extension to the left of the entrance hall provides a tv lounge with further French doors to the rear and shutters to the front facing windows. From here there is a small snug, perfect as a reading nook, or study area, or simply for storage. This leads to a large and flexible living space, currently being used as a home studio. But could equally be a family room or fourth bedroom. It has the potential to be a self-contained annex to accommodate multi-generational living.

Outside Space - A particular feature of the property is the outside space which totals around .4 of an acre. There are well stocked borders to the front and back, many trees, including a small copse with a decked and secluded seating area. The summerhouse provides space to work or relax and there is an ample shed for garden tool storage. To the front there is a driveway with parking for at least two cars. At the side of the property is a small paddock, currently cultivated for wildflowers and nature, but could provide space for further development subject to necessary permissions.

Local Area - Being around 10 miles from Bedford town centre and just over 5 miles from Rushden, there are plenty of shops, restaurants, schools and other attractions within easy reach. There are further local amenities in nearby villages including Sharnbrook which has a post office, cafe and pub and is around 3 miles away. For the commuter, Bedford has a mainline rail station offering fast links into London St Pancras and leisure and shopping facilities are available at Rushden Lakes a short drive away. Surrounded by fields and countryside, there are plenty of options for walks right from the doorstep and the Wildlife Trust, Strawberry Hill Nature reserve is just down the road in Knotting Green, a haven for wildlife.

Further Information - As with most rural properties, the house runs on oil for the central heating. The windows are uPVC double glazed