Detached house for sale in Horsefair Lane, Odell, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK43

Discover a unique opportunity with this one-bedroom Grade II listed thatched cottage, situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Odell. This charming property boasts a stunning location, set on an impressive plot of just over half an acre with beautiful views over the River Ouse. Offering immense potential for extension and renovation (subject to the necessary planning and listed building consents), this cottage invites you to realize your dream home.

Property Highlights

Located in the historic village of Odell, the property enjoys a prime position on an established no-through road. It's just a short walk from the popular Harrold-Odell Country Park, which features scenic walks, Grebe Lake, play areas, a skatepark, and a café/tearoom. The local pub is also within easy walking distance, and the Harrold convenience store is just over a mile away.

Odell Village is conveniently situated between the A6 and A509, offering excellent travel links by car. Bedford Train Station is less than 10 miles away, providing a convenient rail link to London for commuters.

The property requires modernisation and would benefit from thoughtful renovation and extension. While there is currently no planning permission in place, the vendor is open to negotiating timescales to assist buyers in achieving planning approval, at the buyer’s expense.

Key Features

Historical Charm: This Grade II listed thatched cottage features a stone façade and a rear ground floor extension. It's believed to be the second oldest property in Odell.
Entrance: Access is via a glass-panelled door on the side, leading into the entrance hall and main accommodation.
Living Room: A spacious living room full of character, with exposed beams, dual-aspect deep-silled windows, exposed stone walls, a timber brace and latch door leading to the first-floor stairs, and an inglenook fireplace with a cast iron multi-fuel boiler stove for central heating.
Kitchen/Dining Room: Well-proportioned with dual-aspect windows, a glass-panelled door to the garden, a pantry cupboard, and a fitted kitchen with tiled splashbacks, eye and base level units, a stainless steel sink, and space for appliances.
Bathroom: Ground floor bathroom with a window to the side, ceramic tiled walls, and a three-piece suite including a low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, and a panel-enclosed bath with an electric shower over.
First Floor Bedroom: The stairs from the living room lead to a generous double bedroom, originally two rooms, now featuring a bespoke built-in wardrobe, an airing cupboard with a hot water tank and immersion heater, and a window overlooking the rear garden.
Grounds

The property boasts impressive kerb appeal with its striking position and plot measuring just over half an acre. Enclosed by a five-bar gate, pedestrian gate, and timber fence, the gravel driveway provides off-road parking for several vehicles and a motorhome. The front garden features a well-stocked planted border, a timber summer house, a covered area by the kitchen ideal for entertaining, and a timber fence and gate leading to the main garden.

The main garden includes a hard-standing area, a timber outbuilding for workshop/storage, an additional section for storing a sit-on mower (not included), and another timber outbuilding. The expansive lawn offers ample space for play or pets, extending to a raised timber veranda that provides a perfect spot to enjoy the wildlife on the River Ouse.